Articles tagged "Honorary Fellow"
Okanagan College names Honorary Fellows for 2022
May 24, 2022
Okanagan College is bestowing its highest honour on three notable residents, each of whom has made unique and meaningful contributions through education, public service, mentorship and philanthropy. Dennis Gabelhouse, Clifford Serwa and Howard Soon have been selected by the College as its 2022 Honorary Fellows. “Each of these remarkable individuals have demonstrated exceptional commitment to supporting education opportunities for Okanagan learners,” said Okanagan College President Neil Fassina. “They have contributed to the social and eco...
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College names Pamela and Wilfred Barnes, Robert Foord, Louis Thomas and Don Turri as 2020 Honorary Fellows
July 15, 2020
Okanagan College is bestowing its highest honour on five notable residents of the region, each of whom has made unique and meaningful contributions through education, public service, mentorship and philanthropy. Pamela and Wilfred “Grouse” Barnes, Robert Foord, Louis Thomas and Don Turri have been selected by the College as its 2020 Honorary Fellows. “It would be impossible to quantify or to adequately put into words the positive impact this year’s Honorary Fellows have had in their communities,” said Okanagan College President Jim Hamil...
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College names Christensen, Louie and Galbraith as 2019 Honorary Fellows
May 14, 2019
Okanagan College is bestowing its highest honour on three notable Okanagan residents, each of whom has made unique and meaningful contributions through public service, mentorship and philanthropy. Tom Christensen, Robert Louie and George Galbraith will be named Honorary Fellows of Okanagan College during Convocation ceremonies in Kelowna and Vernon this June. “The accomplishments of this year’s Honorary Fellows are hard to summarize,” notes Okanagan College President Jim Hamilton. “Their contributions have had a lasting impact on so many ...
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Bono, Thorpe and Waunch: OC honours three community builders
April 13, 2018
A trio of community builders – all champions of different causes – are being recognized this year by Okanagan College with the institution’s highest commendation. Mollie QuilQuil Sneena Bono, an advocate for Indigenous peoples, Rick Thorpe, a dedicated public servant, and Patrick Waunch, a recognized construction leader, are to be named Honorary Fellows of Okanagan College in June. “Each of these remarkable individuals has contributed significantly to our region, province and country,” notes Okanagan College President Jim Hamilton. “They ...
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College names Manuel, Shepherd and Terbasket as 2017 Honorary Fellows
May 3, 2017
Okanagan College is bestowing its highest honour on three notable Okanagan residents, each of whom has made unique and meaningful contributions to the region through historical preservation, volunteerism and mentorship. Randy Manuel, Sharon Shepherd and Edna Terbasket will be named Honorary Fellows of Okanagan College during Convocation ceremonies in Kelowna this June. Manuel, an artist, writer, historian and public servant whose career spans more than five decades, will be recognized by the College for his vision and multi-faceted effor...
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College names von Mandl, Redmond and Winkler as 2016 Honorary Fellows
May 12, 2016
Okanagan College is bestowing its highest honour on three notable Okanagan residents, each of whom has helped shape and define the region in unique and impactful ways through entrepreneurship, philanthropy and ecological research. Anthony von Mandl O.B.C., Bill Redmond and Dr. Rita Winkler will be named Honorary Fellows of Okanagan College during Convocation ceremonies on June 4 in Kelowna. von Mandl, proprietor of VMF Estates, founder of Mission Hill Family Estate and one of the region’s best-known self-made entrepreneurs, will b...
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College honours Butters, Embree, Pushor and Sharkey
April 22, 2015
Okanagan College will recognize four esteemed community builders as Honorary Fellows during its 2015 Convocation ceremonies in June, including renowned Chef Rod Butters, entrepreneur Norm Embree, lawyer Rick Pushor and social planner Annette Sharkey. “I am extremely proud to announce these four individuals as Honorary Fellows of Okanagan College,” said president Jim Hamilton. “Much like the College, they are diverse, unique and represent a wide range of interests and communities. We recognize them as Honorary Fellows for demonstrating exc...
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Ruurs, Gopal, Henderson and Benson to receive College’s highest honour
May 14, 2014
Margriet Ruurs, Raghwa Gopal, Jim Henderson, and Garry Benson will take their place among an elite group as Okanagan College’s 2014 Honorary Fellows – the highest honour the College bestows. “These four individuals have made meaningful contributions in a range of areas – from the promotion of children’s literacy, to economic development and mentorship, First Nations and environmental advocacy, to fundraising,” said Jim Hamilton, president of Okanagan College. “And while the diversity is great, what they share in common is even more importa...
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Philip, Gatzke and Lapointe named College’s Honorary Fellows
May 15, 2013
Okanagan College will bestow its highest honour on three local respected and innovative community leaders during a series of Convocation ceremonies in June. Ernie Philip, Alan Gatzke and Barry Lapointe will be recognized as Honorary Fellows of the College for their contributions and leadership in the areas of cultural awareness, the agricultural industry and in aviation entrepreneurship, respectively. “I am proud to welcome Ernie, Alan and Barry as Honorary Fellows of Okanagan College,” said President Jim Hamilton. “When I think about th...
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Passion and achievement common threads among College honorees
April 12, 2012
Okanagan College’s 2012 Honorary Fellows each have something in common – the three local recipients are renowned for their vision, advocacy for youth, and impact on the people of the Okanagan. Yasmin John-Thorpe, Lane Merrifield and Janet Shaw have each been granted Okanagan College’s highest recognition as Honorary Fellows. “It is a privilege to welcome the 2012 Honorary Fellows to Okanagan College,” said President Jim Hamilton. “To say this year’s recipients have had a deep impact on our communities is an understatement. In their own ...
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Respected researcher, top-ranking RCMP member and community-minded entrepreneur are College’s 2011 Honorary Fellows
May 4, 2011
On the day it honours and celebrates the accomplishments of the graduating class of 2011, Okanagan College will also recognize the contributions, careers and service of three community-minded leaders that include a world renowned researcher, Canada’s highest-ranking female RCMP member, and an entrepreneur whose fabric stores dominate the Canadian textile industry. Okanagan College will bestow the title of Honorary Fellow on Dr. Tom Landecker, Principal Research Officer at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory (DRAO), Beverley Busson...
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Community contributions diverse from College honorees
May 5, 2010
Four prominent Okanagan residents – a woman who traded local politics for the world of art, a pioneering wine-making couple, and an innovator focused on building high-tech industry in the region – will be honoured by Okanagan College at its convocation and commencement ceremonies this spring and summer. Dorothy Tinning, a former mayor of Penticton, Gray Monk Winery’s founders George and Trudy Heiss, and Peter Haubrich, the founder and president of the Okanagan Research and Innovation Centre (ORIC), will be made Honorary Fellows of Okanagan...
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Okanagan College names 2009 Honorary Fellows
April 2, 2009
Robert Fine, Barbara Marchand and Charles Armstrong will join a select group of distinguished individuals who are Honorary Fellows of Okanagan College. The College will acknowledge the achievements of Fine, Manager of Economic Development for the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission; Marchand, First Nations artist and educator; and Armstrong, retired corporate officer, as 2009 Honorary Fellows at a series of Convocation ceremonies this June. “We are fortunate to be associated with three of the Valley’s most community-minded ...
Read more...Five prominent citizens to be honoured at College’s Convocations
May 2, 2008
A prominent Okanagan Nation educator and writer, three brothers best known for their contributions to the appreciation of nature, and a well-known area businessman will be recognized as Honorary Fellows this June by Okanagan College. Jeannette Armstrong, the Executive Director of Penticton’s internationally-renowned En’owkin Centre, will be made an Honorary Fellow of Okanagan College at the June 7th afternoon Convocation at the Kelowna campus. Brothers Syd, Dick and Rob Cannings – each of whom have had distinguished careers as biologists ...
Read more...College bestows honours on three prominent Okanagan residents
May 11, 2007
Three prominent Okanagan residents who personify excellence, innovation and commitment to their communities will be recognized as Honorary Fellows of Okanagan College in June. Lorraine McGrath, Ken Smedley and Ross Gorman have been selected by the College for their ongoing contributions to their communities, personal achievements and dedication to excellence. They will be recognized in convocation ceremonies in June. "We are fortunate to be connected to each of these individuals," says Okanagan College President Jim Hamilton. "They repr...
Read more...College to recognize three community builders with new honour
May 29, 2006
Three well-known Okanagan citizens will be honoured by Okanagan College at its first convocations in June. Rev. Albert Baldeo, Mike Roberts, and Lois Serwa will each be named as Honorary Fellows of Okanagan College in recognition of their service to the community. "Our first convocations will be held on June 3 and June 29," notes Okanagan College President Jim Hamilton. "As we celebrate the accomplishments of our students on those days, we are also bestowing the Honorary Fellow awards for the first time to recognize the contributions to t...
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