Six Honorary Degrees Awarded to Community Leaders at Algonquin College Spring 2023 Convocation

Posted on Monday, April 24th, 2023

For Immediate Releasesix headhots of three women and three men who will be receiving honorary degrees at convocation

April 24, 2023 OTTAWA – Claude Brulé, President and CEO, Algonquin College, announced today six names of regional community leaders who will be awarded honorary degrees at the College’s Spring Convocation ceremonies in Ottawa, Pembroke and Perth.

“We are proud to acknowledge and honour this group of community leaders for their achievements and contributions”, said President Brulé. “Their leadership in their individual fields have touched the lives of many and we are pleased to recognize their incredible accomplishments.”

Perth campus ceremonies will take place June 7, 2023 and Pembroke ceremonies will occur on June 9, 2023. Ottawa Campus and AC Online Campus ceremonies will take place between June 20, 2023 and June 22, 2023.

The honorees are:

  • Perth Campus

John Stewart, former Chair, Perth Heritage Commission

  • Pembroke Campus

Wendy Jocko, former First Nation Chief, Pikwakanagan

  • School of Health Studies

Mark Barnes, Owner Respect Rx

  • School of Hospitality

Deirdre Freiheit, President & CEO, Shepherds of Good Hope and Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation

  • School of Wellness, Public Safety and Community Studies

Elizabeth Manley, Olympic Silver Medalist, Mental Health Advocate

  • Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence

James (Jim) Taggart, Chair Taggart Group

More information is available on the Algonquin College convocation page


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