Nominations for Alumni of Distinction Awards and Honorary Credential recipient now open

Oshawa, Ont. – With more than 76,000 graduates and countless community and business supporters, Durham College (DC) makes it a priority to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the college, community and well beyond. With that in mind, the college is calling on community members to bring forward their nominations for DC’s 2017 Alumni of Distinction Awards and 2017 Honorary Credential, and is offering assistance to anyone who is interested in preparing a nomination.

“As we celebrate our 50^th anniversary in 2017, one of the best ways we can continue to inspire students and employees at DC is to shine a light on the many members of our community who are succeeding in their careers, giving back to their communities and paving the way for future generations,” said Don Lovisa, president of Durham College. “We want to recognize their success and thank them for their contributions, and the Alumni of Distinction Awards and Honorary Credential allow us to do just that.”

The Alumni of Distinction Awards honour the significant contributions DC graduates make to society while achieving career success. The Honorary Credential recognizes a community or business partner who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of DC, Durham Region and beyond. Both are given at the college’s annual spring convocation ceremonies in June.

“Alumni are always top of mind for the college, but even more so during this milestone year,” added Lovisa. “Our 50th anniversary year provides a natural opportunity to take those connections with our alumni to the next level, and I hope to see that surge reflected in the number of nominations we receive this year.”

A wide range of professionals have received the Alumni of Distinction Award including entrepreneurs, health-care leaders, journalists, multimedia designers, engineers, technicians and skilled trades professionals. Nominations are being accepted until Friday, March 10 through the DC Alumni office.

DC employees and members of the community are invited to nominate an individual for an Honorary Credential by completing a Nomination for Honorary Credential Form and submitting the package to Paul Bishop, executive director/registrar, Strategic Enrolment Services, by Saturday, April 1.

One of the first colleges established under the Ontario college system, DC takes immense pride in the way its graduates and community partners continue to help build a strong college, one that is committed to student success, and looks forward to recognizing these individuals in June.

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About Durham College

At Durham College (DC), the student experience comes first. With campuses in Oshawa and Whitby and a learning site in Pickering, the college offers close to 11,000 full-time post-secondary and apprenticeship students access to more than 140 full-time and eight apprenticeship programs in a number of different disciplines, enabling them to develop the skills required to meet the demands of today’s job market.2

The Oshawa campus features the state-of-the art Student Services building and the college will soon break ground on the Centre for Collaborative Education, a legacy project tied to DC’s 50th anniversary in 2017. The new facility will bring together local, Indigenous and global communities, providing a new home for several of the college’s most innovative and ground-breaking programs.

The Whitby campus features the W. Galen Weston Centre for Food, which includes Bistro ’67, a full-service, teaching-inspired restaurant, and Pantry, a retail store featuring food prepared by students in the college’s culinary programs.

For more information, visit www.durhamcollege.ca or call 905.721.2000.

Media contact:

Melissa McLean
Communications officer
Durham College
t: 905.721.2000 ext. 2952