Several alumni from Nipissing University have been honoured by the post-secondary school’s Alumni Advisory Board (NUAAB).
The annual Alumni Awards celebrate the accomplishments of members of Nipissing University’s global community of alumni who represent an inspiring account of positive social, cultural and economic change in the world.
Author, artist and researcher Emily Gillespie is the Dr. James Jamieson Influential Alumni Award winner while the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award goes to Dillon Richardson, a sport management professional.
Varsity Nordic skier, coach, researcher, writer and YouTuber Alex Maycock is the Rising Star Alumni Award winner.
The Honorary Alumni Award goes to former Nipissing President Dr. Mike DeGagné while North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation President and CEO Tammy Morison is the Philanthropy Alumni Award winner.
“Selecting our award recipients is always a challenging task as there are so many remarkable Nipissing University alumni who are deserving of recognition,” said NUAAB President, Lisa Snider. “Each of this year’s recipients exemplify the true spirit of being a Laker and we are pleased to be able to recognize and celebrate their achievements and the positive impact they have had on their respective professions and communities.”
Interviews with each recipient will be featured on the University’s social media channels over the course of this week.
