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Northern College to Celebrate Alumni Successes on the Provincial Stage

Northern College is pleased to announce its nominees for the 2023 Colleges Ontario Premier’s Awards.

The annual awards ceremony hosted by Colleges Ontario celebrates College graduates across the province in a variety of fields, with each college nominating those who best represent the institutions core values.

Northern College has nominated Social Service Worker Graduate, Christina Kioke, Civil Engineering Technology Graduate, Quinn Truong, and Social Service Worker and Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, Kristen Murray, for these prestigious awards.

“This is a celebration of education, of the possibilities that educational institutions like Northern can offer those looking for the tools to make a difference, to overcome obstacles and succeed,” stated Dr. Audrey J. Penner, Northern College President & CEO. “We are thrilled to be able to put forward such strong candidates year after year that represent the Northern College spirit, long after they’ve concluded their studies with us.”

All three nominees have made a significant impact in Northern’s campus communities through social contributions as educators, political figures, and leaders.

“We’re incredibly proud of our alumni and their contributions to their communities,” stated Nicole Gingras, External Relations Officer at Northern College. “Having this opportunity to present those successes to the wider college system will always be a reason to celebrate.”

Since 1992, the Premier’s Awards has recognized graduates across seven categories – Apprenticeship, Business, Community Services, Creative Arts & Design, Health Sciences, Recent Graduate and Technology.