Outstanding alumni at both Canadore College and Nipissing University are being celebrated.
Separate ceremonies were recently held by each institution to honour graduates whose professional achievements, leadership and contributions have made a lasting impact in their professions, communities and chosen fields.
Canadore says the nine inductees honoured on the weekend represent a diverse range of accomplishments in aerospace, skilled trades, Indigenous leadership, entrepreneurship, sport, education and community service.
They include:
– Ellie Penasse
– Mair Greenfield
– Michelle Mulder
– Shane Eddy
– Mat McLeod
– George Burton
– Laura Rainer
– Glenn Cundari
– Michelle Cundari
“Every year, our Alumni Hall of Fame reminds us of the incredible impact Canadore graduates have made in their professions, their communities and around the world,” says Dr. Sandra Efu, President and CEO of Canadore College. “This year’s honourees represent the very best of what a Canadore education can inspire: leadership, innovation, perseverance, service and a commitment to creating opportunities for others. We were proud to welcome them home and celebrate their remarkable accomplishments.”
Last Thursday, Nipissing University honoured five outstanding alumni.
“Our alumni are making meaningful contributions in their professions, communities, and fields of expertise every day,” says Laurel Muldoon, President of the Nipissing University Alumni Advisory Board. “These awards celebrate not only their exceptional achievements, but also the positive difference they are making in the lives of others. We are honoured to recognize and share their stories.”
The 2026 Nipissing University Alumni Award recipients are:
– Dylan Dastany (Rising Star Alumni Award)
– Aamil Mohammed Ferhath (Influential Alumni Award)
– Fran Couchie (Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award)
– Gowri Sahasranama Krishnan (Philanthropy Award)
– Dr. Carole Richardson (Honorary Alumni Award)
To learn more about this year’s award recipients/inductees, visit:
At Nipissing: nipissingu.ca/life-at-nu/alumni/awards/alumni-awards-2026
At Canadore: canadorecollege.ca/alumni/spotlight/alumni-hall-of-fame
