Distinguished Alumni Awards past recipients
2021
Ben Huigenbos: Apprenticeship Award; Electrical Apprentice (2002)
Tonya Sheldon: Business Award; Business Administration - Accounting (1995)
Tamara Bernard: Community Services Award; Early Childhood Education (2007), Autism Behavioral Sciences (2008)
Katie Simpson: Creative Arts and Design Award; Journalism Broadcast (Collaborative) (2006)
Carol Young-Ritchie: Health Sciences Award; Nursing (1984)
Shelley Lamb-White: Technology Award; Manufacturing Engineering Technician (2016), Manufacturing Engineering Technology (2016), Fashion Design (1984)
Nick Hollinger: Recent Graduate Award; Business Administration - Marketing (2016), Business Marketing (2015)
2020
Award not presented.
2019
Scott Atchison: Plumbing Apprentice, 1986
Don Ashton: (Received Premier’s Award): Business Accounting, 1988; Business Administration, 1989
Brenda Young: Business Accounting, 1995; Legal Assistant, 1999; Court and Administration Tribunal Agent, 2001; Human Resources Management, 2002
Mark Kriski: Radio Broadcasting, 1976
Karen Davies: Nursing, 1991
Hala Ghonaim: Journalism - Broadcast, 2017
2018
Award not presented.
2017
Peter Rocca: Computer Programmer, 1994
Nick Paparella: Broadcast Journalism, 1981
Steven Sabados: Fine Art, 1986
Elizabeth Larusso: Radiography, 1981
Marcy Mussari: Interior Decorating, 2014
Peter Cassidy: Architectural Technology, 1979
Peter van der Westen: Honorary Alumnus
2016
Malcolm Bromley: Recreation Leadership, 1979
Kevin Forestell: Landscape Design, 2003
Dr. Louise Giles: Nursing, 1980
John McArthur: Environmental Planning, 1971
Mike Papoff: Auto Body & Collision Damage Repairer Apprentice, 2012
Doug Wastell: Business Marketing, 1996
2015
Francine Dyksterhuis: Hotel and Restaurant Management, 1981
Chris Gower: Construction Engineering Technology (Management), 1992
Cheryl Hickey: Broadcast Journalism, 1996
Sandy Jackson: Recreation Leadership, 1985; General Business, 1994
Steffen Marin: Culinary Skills Chef Training, 2011; Culinary Management, 2012
Terry McManus: Retired Coordinator/Faculty, Music Industry Arts Program
Thomas Piraino: Pre Health Sciences, 2001; Respiratory Therapy, 2003
2014
Tony Boyle: Digital Imaging and Animation 2002, Web Page Design 2002
Karen Keyes: Developmental Services Worker 1991
Larry Lau: Marketing Management 2010
Trevor Morris: Music Industry Arts 1999
Paul Noakes: Motor Vehicle Mechanic 1987
Henrietta Van hulle: Registered Nurse, Nursing 1984, Occupational Health Nursing 2005
2013
Kathryn Burrill: Recreation Leadership 1979
Caroline Cameron: Broadcast Journalism (collaborative program) 2012
Mahmud Dhanani: Hotel Management 1982
Emm Gryner: Music Industry Arts 1995
Joe Liberatore: Construction Technician 1972
Michelle Palmer: Developmental Service Worker 1983
2012
Randy Denning: Ambulance and Emergency Care 1979
Nancy Maltby: Nursing 1979
Don Mumford: Broadcasting Television 1979
John Rasenberg: Electrical Engineering Technician 1975
Damian Warner: Business Foundations 2010
Jennifer Wells: Fashion Design 1993
2011
Tim Berthiaume: Law and Security 1995
Theresa Carriere: Physical Fitness Instructor 1986
Vito Frijia: Construction Engineering Technology 1982
John Kobarda: Human Resource Management 1994
Les Stroud: Music Industry Arts 1983
Adrianna St. George: Police Foundations 2008
2010
Danielle Aziz: Child and Youth Worker 1991
Bruce Bonner: Civil Engineering Technology 1987
Ian Campbell: Design (Industrial) 1982
Lucky Heeley: Respiratory Therapy 1992
Randy Zupanski: Hotel and Restaurant Management 1982
2009
Jeff Malpass: Municipal Management 1989
Sheri Knott: Human Resources Management 1991
Debbie Bodkin (Received Premier's Award): Law and Security Administration 1982
David Moore: Design (Landscape) 1994
John Davies: Broadcasting Television 2005
Steve Done: Architectural Technology 1979
2008
Paul D'Hollander: Recreation Leadership 1979
Kevin Doyle (Received Premier's Award): Music Industry Arts 1979
Shireen Fard: Primary Care Paramedic 2008
Anita Giagnocavo: Nursing 1977
John Harbarenko: Business Information Systems 1993
Wilf Riecker: Tool Making Technician 1968
2007
Danielle Campo: Child and Youth Worker 2006
Scott Clark: Broadcast Radio 1988
Colleen Breen: Nursing 1980
Barb Desjardins: Child Care Worker 1974
Mike Foster: Tourism and Travel Counsellor 1980
David Wyatt: Motive Power Diesel Technician 1980
2006
Terry Graff: Fine Art 1976
Joe Jackman: Industrial Design 1984
Michael Bessegato: Law and Security Administration 1985
Jesse Davidson: Hotel Management 2002
Nicholas Perpick: Hotel and Restaurant Management 1972
Midge Silberman: Nursing 1977
2005
Sheila Arges: Child and Youth Worker 1975
Janet Brady: Legal Office Administration 1979
Bill Butler: Respiratory Technology 1972
Melissa Schyff: Paramedic 2002
Todd Sleeper: Industrial Millwright Mechanic 1996
John b. Young: Music Industry Arts 1976
2004
Dick Rastin: Social Service Worker 1997
John White: Music Industry Arts 1981
Brenda Done: Nursing 1978
Geoff Scheerin: Industrial Design 1986
Katie Storz & Abe Giesbrecht: Early Childhood Education 2003
2003
Bob Coyle: Ambulance and Emergency Care 1988
Gloria Dona: Fashion Design 1981
Vicki Mayer: Behavioral Science 1974
Michael P. Clive: Culinary Management 2001
2002
Sophie Skaith: Computer Programmer 1985
Steve Matthews: Broadcasting - Radio 1981
Robin Rundle Drake: Nursing 1974
Joanna Gaisor: Business Administration Accounting 1999
Patricia Smith: Recreation Leadership 1972
2001
Patricia Baker: Architectural Technician 1984 / Architectural Technologist 1986
Don Donner: Recreation Leadership 1973
Joseph Dunlop-Addley: Cinematography 1972
Robert Gee: Ambulance and Emergency Care 1995
Mark Jordan: Business Marketing 1987
2000
Betty Bedard-Bidwell (Received Premier's Award): Recreation Leadership 1972 / Child Care Worker 1982
Linda Bowden: Business Administration - Accounting 1982
Kenneth Boyle: Ambulance and Emergency Care 1977 / Respiratory Therapy 1983
Kate Young: Broadcast Journalism 1975
1999
Anne Marie DeCicco-Best: Broadcast Journalism 1986
Ron Hunt: Mechanical Technician - Drafting 1968
Gail Malcolm: Social Service Worker 1988
1998
Paul Gowan: Business - Marketing 1981
Alice Lewis: Social Service Worker 1988
Bill Mills: Recreation Leadership 1973
1997
Paul Huras: Recreation Leadership 1973
Dave Klachan: Electrical 1979 / Control Engineering Technology -Systems 1991
1996
Award not presented
1995
Colleen Farrell Evetts: Hotel and Restaurant Management 1982
Lois Harrack: Behavioral Science 1970 / Recreation Leadership 1972
1994
Award not presented
1993
Brenda Hall: Child Care Worker 1969 / Personnel Management 1983 / Business 1984
Michael McCarty: Music Industry Arts 1978
Maria Mendes (received Premier's Award): Legal Secretary 1973
1992
Rudi Engle: Radio and Television Arts 1973
Ross Fair: Recreation Leadership 1975
Brad Nelson: Civil Engineering Technology 1976