Five people have been honoured with Alumni Awards at Nipissing University.
As a part of homecoming weekend celebrations, the awards were presented on Friday, Nov. 18.
Gemma Victor, Stacie Fiddler, Avery Beall and Macrina Perron were honoured along with Dr. Toivo Koivukoski, who received an honourary alumni award.
“These outstanding alumni are a true testament to the calibre of our graduates, their impact on our communities, and what you can achieve with a Nipissing education,” says Dr. Kevin Wamsley, President, and Vice-Chancellor at Nipissing University. “On behalf of the University, I’d like to congratulate this year’s award recipients on this well-earned recognition.”
Wamsley says the five embody what it means to be a Laker and make the community proud.
Follow the links to learn more about each alumni award recipient:
Gemma Victor was named the recipient of the Dr. James Jamieson Influential Alumni Award, presented to a graduate whose dedication and leadership has influenced significant change within their community.
The Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award was awarded to Stacie Fiddler. This award is presented to an alumnus whose achievements and excellence in their endeavors have distinguished themselves as a valued leader.
Avery Beall is this year’s winner of the Rising Star Alumni Award, presented to a recent graduate of Nipissing University who has demonstrated significant achievements on a professional, community, volunteer basis, or has displayed promise of significant future accomplishments.
The Philanthropy Alumni Award was presented to Macrina Perron. The award recognizes an alumnus or champion of Nipissing University who is making significant contributions to improve their community through generosity, dedication, commitment, and service.
Dr. Toivo Koivukoski was presented with the Honourary Alumni Award, which is presented to an individual who is not a graduate of the University, but whose actions and dedication have had a positive impact on the Nipissing University experience.
