The Algonquin College Alumni of Distinction Awards

2025 Algonquin College Alumni of Distinction Award Recipients.

The 2025 Algonquin College Alumni of Distinction and the 2025 Employer of the Year pose for a group photo after the awards event on November 11, 2025. Source: Amanda Thirkill.

Algonquin College’s annual Alumni of Distinction Awards honour 10 alumni who have made outstanding professional and community contributions and one employer that has empowered our graduates to make a difference.

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Email: alumni@algonquincollege.com
Phone: (613) 727-4723 ext. 7072

The 2025 Algonquin College Alumni of Distinction

Alumna of the Year

Hannah Thibedeau (Broadcasting – Television, Class of 1996)

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Brian Fraser Recent Graduate Award

Marcie Lane (Social Service Worker, Class of 2022)

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Business Award

Riaz Sidi (Journalism – Print, Class of 2006)

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Changing Lives Award

Eric Agyemang (Business Administration – International Business, Class of 2012)

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Community Services Award

Sophia Jacob (Personal Support Worker, Class of 2000)

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Creative Arts and Design Award

Jamie Fine (Culinary Management, Class of 2013)

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Creative Arts and Design Award

Denise Ouellette (Nursing, Class of 1998)

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Rena Bowen Volunteer of the Year

Guy Lepage (Journalism, Class of 1978)

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Science, Technology and Engineering Award

Len Anderson (Business Administration, Class of 1994)

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Skilled Trades Award

Johannes Ziebarth (Electrician – Construction and Maintenance, Class of 1994)

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The 2025 Employer of the Year

Employer of the Year

Kinaxis

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