Public college graduates were celebrated and seven exceptional alumni were honoured at 2024 Premier's Awards

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Ontario’s public college graduates were celebrated during an incredible evening at the 2024 Premier's Awards gala on Nov. 25 in Toronto, recognizing seven exceptional alumni who have made outstanding contributions to their fields and communities. Their success underscores the transformative power of public college education, its role in driving innovation and excellence, and the meaningful contributions of college graduates to their communities and to regional labour markets.

We also celebrated Patti France, a dedicated leader and advocate for post-secondary education and the former President of St. Clair College, who was honoured with the Minister's Lifetime Achievement Award. Her visionary leadership has left a lasting legacy in Ontario’s college system.

2024 Premier's Awards recipients:

  • Emily Chung from Centennial College for Skilled Trades
  • Andrés Coimbra Castedo from Niagara College for Recent Graduate
  • Fiona Coughlin from Conestoga College for Community Services
  • JP Gladu from Sault College for Business
  • Lynne Innes from Northern College for Health Sciences
  • Eric Kukucka from George Brown College for Science, Technology and Engineering
  • George Stroumboulopoulos from Humber Polytechnic for Creative Arts and Design

Congratulations to all the 2024 award recipients. Read the official news release here: https://shorturl.at/zPPY4