Fleming College now accepting 2013 Premier’s Award nominations
The Alumni Relations Office at Fleming College is now accepting nominations for the prestigious 2013 Premier’s Award for outstanding college graduates. The awards provide an opportunity for the college to recognize and honour successful Fleming graduates.
- Business
- Community Services
- Creative Arts and Design
- Health Sciences
- Technology
- Recent Graduate
BUSINESS
Mary LaRocque, Travel and Tourism ‘84
Marlin Travel Peterborough, Owner
As a vibrant and successful business owner of Marlin Travel and an extraordinary volunteer, Mary demonstrates exceptional leadership and outstanding devotion to her business and community. She is customer-driven and has generously volunteered with over 21 councils, committees and organizations. Mary is highly-regarded for her vivacious and caring nature and paramount service.
Teresa Burke, Early Childhood Education ‘86
Nursery Two, President
Teresa believes in a philosophy of respect and value for children, parents and staff at Nursery Two, a unique child care facility that services the whole family regardless of economic status. She works extensively with outside agencies to ensure that all children, including those with exceptionalities and in difficult family situations, are welcome and cared for through her programming.
CREATIVE ARTS AND DESIGN
Gayle McIntyre, Art Conservation Techniques ‘82
Fleming College, Faculty
Gayle is the coordinator of both the Collections Conservation and Management and Museum Management and Curatorship programs at Fleming College. Gayle’s expertise in the areas of disaster preparedness, preventive conservation applications and preservation of culturally sensitive materials has been recognized provincially, nationally and abroad through her restoration work of the nationally significant Balsillie Collection and the championing of a provincially recognized post-secondary/museum partnerships.
HEALTH SCIENCES
Michele Acorn, Nursing ‘87
Lakeridge Health Centre, Nurse Practitioner & APN Professional Practice Leader
As a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class in Ontario, Michelle Acorn holds dual specialty certifications as a Primary Health Care and Adult Nurse Practitioner. She also holds nursing certifications in emergency and gerontology along with geriatric and anticoagulation prescribing. Michelle successfully innovated multiple Nurse Practitioner roles at Lakeridge Health Centre and holds academic cross appointments at two universities.
RECENT GRADUATE
Alex Parisien, Geographic Information Specialist – Applications Specialist ‘2009
Ministry of Natural Resources
In spring 2010, Alexandra was selected to conduct a solitary data gathering mission in Haiti to evaluate sustainable job programs available to marginalized males aged 18-30 and to gain understanding of the relief efforts. After conducting the research mission, Alexandra secured employment at the Ministry of Natural Resources in the Water Resources Information Program conducting research using stereo imaging to create large scale digital elevation models used for mapping, hydrology and surface flow.
TECHNOLOGY
Kim Appleton, Business Administration – Information Technology ‘94
Emmatt Digital Solutions Inc., Co-Owner/President
Kimberley’s quiet but thoughtful leadership, both at Emmatt Digital Solutions Inc. and at the board tables of the Women’s Business Network and the Peterborough Community Futures Development Corporation, have garnered the respect of many. In 2008, she was awarded “Member of the Year” by her peers in the Women’s Business Network for her work in developing their database-driven website. In 2011 and 2012, Kim was a “Women in Business Award” finalist.
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For more information:
Laura Copeland, Communications Officer, 705-749-5530 x 1370 or lcopelan@flemingc.on.ca