Lambton College has nominated seven alumni for this year’s Premier’s awards.
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Winners of the program celebrating graduates of Ontario’s colleges are set to be announced Nov. 25 in Toronto.
More than 100 college graduates are nominated each year for the awards recognizing achievements in areas such as health care, science, technology and engineering, community services, the arts, business and skilled trades, according to the website for the Colleges Ontario program.
“It’s an incredible honor to celebrate the impact our alumni have in their chosen professions,” Lambton College president Rob Kardas said in a news release.
“In addition to their professional success, skills and work ethic, this year’s nominees have also demonstrated an unwavering commitment to creating meaningful change in the industries and communities they serve,” he said.
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Lambton College’s nominees
Helen and Matthew Smithfounders of Roo and You, a children’s play company established in 2020 focused on providing affordable, high-quality children’s products that grow with children’s needs.
Ryan Lindsaywho recently collaborated with the Trailer Park Boys and Bell Media to create The Trades, a streaming TV series about blue-collar life, which Lindsay wrote and produced. He also co-founded the Culture Capture Project, which repatriates Indigenous artifacts through 3D printing.
Dave Brown, who is set to retire after a 40-year career at United Way Sarnia-Lambton where he pioneered innovative programs and initiatives significantly impacting the community.
Lisa Brushfounder and CEO of Symphony Senior Living Inc and Blue Lotus Living LP, which manages senior living facilities across Canada and the US
Tracy MacDonalda housing support worker for Sarnia-Lambton Rebound, who established United We Stand, raising funds for social services within her community.
Thomas ChonaCOO of Zacstar Zambia Ltd, bringing renewable energy to Zambia and leading initiatives to install systems, educate communities and expand electricity access, promoting sustainable solutions to address deforestation.
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