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St. Lawrence College Graduates Nominated for Provincial Awards

premier's award nominees
Left to right: Leanne Rhem, Cedric Pepelea, Joshua Lobo, Ariane Morin, Vanessa Eaton, Jordan Belisle, Tim Porter

St. Lawrence College (SLC) is pleased to introduce this year’s nominees for Colleges Ontario’s annual Premier’s Awards. The awards recognize outstanding contributions to society from graduates of Ontario colleges. Winners will be announced, and awards will be presented at a gala held in Toronto on November 25, 2024.  

The Premier's Awards, hosted by Colleges Ontario, celebrate the achievements of Ontario college graduates in the province and throughout the world and recognize graduates in the following seven categories: Skilled Trades, Business, Community Services, Creative Arts and Design, Health Sciences, Recent Graduate, and Science, Technology, and Engineering. 

"Each year, we face the challenging task of selecting only seven outstanding alumni for these nominations," said Elizabeth Gorman, SLC's Director of Development and Alumni Relations. "The talent and accomplishments of our alumni make it a privilege to celebrate the impact of Ontario college graduates."

"Our graduates are truly remarkable, and we are aware of the positive impact they have in the world," said Glenn Vollebregt, SLC President and CEO. "The excellence of our programs is clear when we see this outstanding group of nominees, and the Premier’s Awards provide an opportunity to highlight their contributions in their respective fields."

The nominees from SLC are:  

-Business: Vanessa Eaton, (Business – Advertising and Public Relations, 1994)
-Community Services: Jordan Belisle (Bachelor of Applied Arts Behavioural Psychology 2013)
-Creative Arts and Design: Tim Porter (Music Theatre – Performance, 2007)
-Health Sciences: Joshua Lobo (Paramedic, 2011)
-Recent Graduate: Ariane Morin (Welding and Fabrication Technician, 2023)
-Science, Technology, and Engineering: Cedric Pepelea (Energy Systems Engineering Technology, 2016) 
-Skilled Trades: Leanne Rhem (Carpentry Techniques, 2023)

Read more about SLC’s nominees and the winner from 2023.  

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ABOUT ST. LAWRENCE COLLEGE (SLC)

St. Lawrence College is situated on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples; we are grateful to live and learn on these lands. With campuses in Kingston, Brockville, and Cornwall, SLC delivers education and training that meets the needs of community, industry, and employers. The College prepares students to succeed in the global economy through relevant, practical programs and experiential learning opportunities. SLC offers more than 100 full-time programs including diplomas, degrees, graduate certificates, apprenticeships, micro-credentials and life-long learning opportunities. Everyone belongs in the SLC community, comprised of 12,000 full-time students and more than 125,000 alumni in 75 countries around the world.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Media Contact:
Laura Tulchinsky
Communications Officer
St. Lawrence College
613.329.2451
ltulchinsky@sl.on.ca

Julie Einarson
Senior Advisor, Communications and Government Relations
St. Lawrence College
613.328.2440
jeinarson@sl.on.ca

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