Durham College President Leah Myers and Jeffrey Boyce, a Durham College Alumnus of Distinction, were in attendance last fall for the unveiling of the college's Wall of Distinction, which features all of the winners of the college's Alumnus of Distinction Award. The Alumni office is currently accepting nominations for the 2008 recipients of the award.
Each year Durham College celebrates graduates who have built extraordinary careers while also making a difference in the world by giving back to the college and their communities. Individuals with these attributes are currently being sought as candidates for the 2008 Durham College Alumnus of Distinction Award.
Six awards will be presented at the college's convocation ceremonies on June 19, one each in the categories of business, community services, creative arts and design, health sciences, technology and recent graduate.
"We are extremely proud of our 42,000-strong alumni and it is our pleasure to recognize individuals who have utilized the skills they obtained at Durham College to achieve remarkable career success and contribute to the making of better communities across the country," said Lori Connor, Durham College alumni officer. "The successes of our outstanding alumni are shining examples of why Durham College has developed a reputation for excellence in post-secondary education."
Recipients will also be nominated for the prestigious Ontario Premier's Awards for College Graduates, which are awarded annually to recognize graduates from Ontario's 24 colleges for making important social and economic contributions.
To submit a nomination, please visit www.durhamcollege.ca/alumni and select Alumni Awards and then Alumni of Distinction. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, April 18. For more information, please contact Lori Connor at 905.721.3035 or lori.connor@durhamcollege.ca.