In February Jim Harrington was presented the Premier’s Award as an outstanding Technology graduate of the Community College system in Ontario. He was one of six recipients of the provincial honour this year. The Premier’s Awards were created in 1992 and are presented annually to college graduates who have excelled in their careers and made a significant contribution to society. Loyalist’s 2008 nominees included: Brian Askett (Business); Mandy Bonisteel (Health Sciences); Emily Hall (Recent Graduate); James Harrington (Technology); Jane Powell (Community Services); and Edman Yiu (Creative Arts and Design).
Left to right: Loyalist graduate and emcee for the evening Erin Davis, Maureen Piercy, Loyalist President, James Harrington, Premier’s Award recipient and Susan Scarborough, member of the Loyalist College Board of Governors.
Premier’s Award nominee Mandy Bonisteel (right) and Maureen Piercy, President Loyalist College