Award Recipients: 2017
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On September 27, 2017 Algonquin College celebrated ten amazing individuals and one organization at the inaugural Alumni of Distinction Awards. The event brought together business and community leaders to honour the important social and economic contributions that Algonquin College graduates make to the community, Canada and around the world.
Alumnus of the Year: Jerry Popowich
Executive Vice President, Chief Creative Officer, Mercury Filmworks
Animation – Class of 1992
Alumna Volunteer of the Year: Rena Bowen
Nursing Inspector, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Nursing – Class of 1977
Business: Loring Phinney
VP Corporate Marketing, Bell
Public Relations – Class of 1988
Changing Lives: Michelle Valberg
President, Valberg Imaging
Photography – Class of 1987
Community Services: Peter Tilley
Executive Director, Ottawa Mission
Business Administration Management – Class of 1984
Creative Arts and Design: Trent Correy
Character Animator, Walt Disney Studios
Animation – Class of 2009
Health Sciences: Fred Montpetit
Registered Nurse, Island Health – Vancouver Island Health Authority
Nursing – Class of 2001
Recent Graduate: Sutton McKay
Entrepreneur, Co-owner Luxus Auto Care, Owner Millen Solutions
Hospitality Management – Class of 2016
Technology: Steve Barkhouse
President, Amsted Design Build
Business Administration-HR Management – Class of 1988
Alumni Employer of the Year: Ottawa Senators Hockey Club