Belleville, Ontario, March 4, 2016 — Loyalist College congratulates 123 students who received awards during the Spring Awards Reception on March 3 in The Student Link Lounge. Made possible by 30 donors, including 18 endowed funds, the awards total $85,375, bringing the total value of awards presented this year through the Awards Office, to more than $507,000.
“Behind every award is a gracious donor and an appreciative student,” said Loyalist College President and CEO Maureen Piercy. “The long-lasting impact of these awards is reflected in the success of our students who work tirelessly throughout the year.”
The Chris Noone Award is new to Loyalist and is given to a graduating Advertising and Marketing Communications student whose advertising and marketing communication skills have contributed to volunteer efforts benefiting the community. Mr. Noone graduated from Loyalist’s Advertising program in 1998.
“I consider volunteering to be a way of life,” said Mary Adeyanju, an international student from Nigeria and the inaugural recipient of the Chris Noone Award. “I say this because through volunteerism, we are given the opportunity to make a positive impact on a person’s life.”
Second-year Business Administration student Ellen Marrisett is the recipient of the Young Entrepreneur Award provided by the Select Referral Team. This award acknowledges a student’s entrepreneurial spirit.
“This award gives me the confidence to expand my networking skills,” said Ellen. “I look forward to meeting new people and enhancing my business career. I have this award to thank for the motivation.”
Alex Hoftyzer, a second-year Customs Border Services student, is the recipient of the Bob Michaud Award. This award is provided by the Rotary Club of Belleville in memory of former Rotarian Bob Michaud. It is presented to a student who has displayed outstanding sportsmanship, leadership and entrepreneurial skills.
“Mr. Michaud was an excellent role model to all in the Belleville and Quinte area and was the kind of man that I strive to be,” said Alex. “I have never done volunteer work for the recognition, but knowing that someone sees and appreciates it is very encouraging. It pushes me to continue to give my time and effort to help the community.”
The Chris Noone Award was presented to Advertising & Marketing Communications student Mary Adeyanju by Loyalist College President & CEO Maureen Piercy
The Bob Michaud Award was presented to Customs Border Services student Alex Hoftyzer by Kelly McKinney, President of the Belleville Rotary Club
Young Entrepreneur Business Award – Ellen Marrisett, Business Administration student; presented by Teresa Bell, the Select Referral Team.
Spring Awards Reception
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- Bob Michaud Award – Alex Hoftyzer, Customs Border Services; presented by Kelly McKinney, President of the Belleville Rotary Club
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- Young Entrepreneur Business Award – Ellen Marrisett, Business Administration student; presented by Teresa Bell, the selct Referral Team
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- Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education & Training Bursary
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- First Generation Bursary
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- Bob Michaud Award – Alex Hoftyzer, Customs Border Services; presented by Kelly McKinney, President of the Belleville Rotary Club
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- Chris Noone Award – Mary Adeyanju, Advertising & Marketing Communications student with Maureen Piercy President & CEO, Loyalist College
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- Young Entrepreneur Business Award – Ellen Marrisett, Business Administration student; presented by Teresa Bell, the Select Referral Team
About Loyalist College
When it comes to grads getting jobs, Loyalist College is the #1 College in Ontario. According to Provincial Key Performance Indicator (KPI) results released April 2015, 89.3 percent of the College’s most recent graduates found employment within six months of graduation compared to the provincial average of 84 percent. Located on more than 200 acres in the beautiful Bay of Quinte region, Loyalist College is a close-knit community where students and their success come first. Loyalist provides personalized attention in small classes, rewarding field placements and superior student services. To prepare students for in-demand careers, Loyalist offers more than 60 full-time programs; apprenticeships; and hundreds of online, distance and in-class courses, as well as opportunities for continuing education through more than 70 university transfer agreements. The College’s wide selection of advanced diplomas, diplomas and certificates aligns with market-driven disciplines including applied sciences, biosciences, building sciences, business and management studies, health sciences, human studies, justice studies, media, arts and design, and skills and technology. In Ontario, the College’s new Digital Media Centre and the LEED® Silver certified Sustainable Skills, Technology and Life Sciences Centre are training centres of choice for students, as well as College business and industry partners. The College is a key driver of the social and economic health and prosperity of the area and contributes 5.4 percent to the Gross Regional Product. This represents an overall effect on the regional economy of $530 million – based on a 2014 Report by Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI). For more information on the College’s Belleville and Bancroft campuses, visit loyalistcollege.com.
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Media Contact: Kerry Lorimer, Director of Marketing and Communications,
Loyalist College, klorimer@loyalistc.on.ca, (613) 969-1913, ext. 2536