Algonquin College honours alumni with 2026 Alumni of Distinction awards
On November 5, 2026, Algonquin College presented its Alumni of Distinction awards, recognizing graduates and a community partner for leadership and community impact. Recipients include Kim Hiscott (Alumna of the Year) among sector-specific honorees, highlighting the ongoing reach of the college’s programs.
Algonquin College’s Alumni of Distinction ceremony on November 5, 2026, recognized graduates and a community partner whose careers reflect the college’s applied learning mission. The 2026 honorees are: Alumna of the Year — Kim Hiscott; Employer of the Year — Department of National Defence; Brian Fraser (Recent Graduate); Hannah Hempinstall; Owen Welsh (Business); Jenny Tenasco (Changing Lives); Travis Mellema (Community Services); Marc Lépine (Creative Arts & Design); Jennifer White and Rena Bowen (Health Sciences, Volunteer); Kurtis Funai (Science, Technology & Engineering); Shawn Turcotte (Skilled Trades).
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