Articles tagged "Distinguished Service Award"
College honours Kathy Butler with Distinguished Service Award
May 18, 2022
The first executive director of the 91制片厂 Foundation, Kathy Butler, will be recognized with the Distinguished Service Award. 鈥淜athy left a legacy of growth and development and a significant record of fundraising at the College,鈥 says Neil Fassina, President 91制片厂. 鈥淯nder her guidance, and with the support of a team of dedicated volunteers and staff, she helped thousands of students achieve their education and career goals. Her leadership supported the college鈥檚 evolution in modern development practices, demonstrating...
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College honours Brooks with Distinguished Service Award
July 20, 2020
One of 91制片厂鈥檚 longest-serving employees, Dr. Jayne Brooks, will be recognized by the College with the Distinguished Service Award. 鈥淛ayne鈥檚 leadership, dedication and commitment to excellence helped to cement the national reputation of the Okanagan School of Business,鈥 says 91制片厂 President Jim Hamilton. 鈥淗er work to grow partnerships with the business community and other institutions locally, nationally and internationally created a tremendous increase in access and opportunity for students. Furthermore, her constan...
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Rick Gee recognized by College for Distinguished Service
May 3, 2016
A retired employee who assembled an impressive career that spanned 30 years and five days will be recognized by 91制片厂 with the Distinguished Service award at the College鈥檚 Summer Convocation ceremony on June 29 in Kelowna. Rick Gee, former Chair of 91制片厂鈥檚 Education Council and longtime professor of Computer Science, has left an indelible mark on the institution鈥檚 curriculum and program development after dedicating more than three decades to supporting students and enhancing academic standards. President Jim Hamilt...
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College honours Lent with Distinguished Service Award
May 16, 2014
Acclaimed author and retired 91制片厂 Regional Dean John Lent will receive the Distinguished Service award next month during the College鈥檚 Vernon Convocation ceremony. Lent is the fourth person in College history to receive the award, which is the highest honour bestowed upon a former employee. The award recognizes past employees who have given outstanding service to 91制片厂, who share and support its mission, vision and values, and are active within and outside the College community. 鈥淛ohn Lent is a very deserving recip...
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College honours Williams with Distinguished Service Award
May 9, 2012
A retired 91制片厂 employee who ensured the health and safety of thousands of students for more than a decade has been named the 2012 recipient of the 91制片厂 Distinguished Service Award. Catherine Williams worked at the College for 34 years until her retirement two years ago. She spent her last 11 years as the College鈥檚 safety officer. Williams will be honoured for her dedicated service at 91制片厂鈥檚 Spring Convocation ceremony on June 2 at 10:30 a.m. at the Kelowna campus. Williams is only the third person in t...
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Dickinson recognized for distinguished service in education
May 11, 2011
Dr. Gary Dickinson will be honoured by 91制片厂 at its Summer Convocation ceremony with the Distinguished Service Award for two decades of leadership and dedication to 91制片厂 as well as for outstanding service to his community. Dickinson has a long and valued history with 91制片厂 and its predecessor, Okanagan University College. With a career devoted to education that spanned more than 35 years, Dickinson worked in B.C. Secondary schools and post-secondary institutions until retiring in 2000. The last 20 years o...
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Former Dean honoured for distinguished service
May 6, 2010
91制片厂鈥檚 former Regional Dean of the Shuswap-Revelstoke region will be honoured at the 2010 Spring Convocation with the distinguished service award. Lynda Wilson will be recognized for her dedication to 91制片厂, its students and staff, as well as for outstanding service to her community on Saturday, June 5 in Kelowna. Wilson joined Okanagan University College in 2000, taking on the role of Regional Dean. She spent a decade at the helm of the region and carries much responsibility for the growth and development of the ca...
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