Alumni of Distinction Award Nominations
The Alumni of Distinction Awards recognize graduates for their career achievements and community contributions that provide an exceptional source of inspiration for future generations. In honour of every recipient, the Alumni Association supports a scholarship with a one-time donation of $1,000 to Mohawk College to support current students in achieving their goals.
Nominations are accepted from October to mid-February.
Nominations open this Fall.
Questions? Please contact wendy.makey@mohawkcollege.ca
Congratulations to the 2026 Alumni of Distinction Award recipients:
- Adam Ayres ‘79, Founder Partner, Grow the Good Inc.
- Amanda Engelhardt ‘21, Community Support Counsellor, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
- Andrew Cote ‘01, Director Supplier Services, UNFI Canada
- Hussein Rumaithi ‘19, Associate Creative Director, McKinney Canada
- Jeremy Inglis ‘02, Deputy Fire Chief, Training and Support Services, Oakville Fire Department
- Joseph Apps ‘16, CEO, Joe Apps Technology
- Lisa De Panfilis ‘17, Director, Quality, Safety and Strategy, Yukon Hospital Corporation
- Terri Johns ‘81 & ‘83, Founder and President, Landwise
Premier's Awards
Annually, Mohawk College puts forth seven nominees to the Premier's Awards. Find out more about the Premier's Award
Search below to find past Alumni of Distinction Award Recipients
- Derek Doyle '07 Business
- Ted McMeekin '70 Community Services
- Fred Eisenberger '82 Creative Arts & Design
- Vanh Kalong '91 Entrepreneur
- Barbara Shea '80 Health Sciences
- Daniel Popowich '92 Mohawk College Employee
- Megan MacLeod '13 Recent Graduate
- Rocco Passero '90 Technology
- Brent Kinnaird '94 Business
- Sharon Charters '75 Community Services
- Green, Ava '81 Creative Arts & Design
- Ray Adamyk '83 Entrepreneur
