Corner Brook Campus Convocation 2016
On June 24, 2016, the Corner Brook campus held it’s Convocation Ceremony at the Corner Brook Civic Centre Studio. The room was full with family, friends, guests and 101 very excited, graduating students.
The day began with a warm welcome and staff introductions from Master of Ceremonies, Jennifer Waye, Admissions Officer at the campus. Mr. Colin Burridge, Campus Principal, followed with opening remarks. Other speakers including, Mr. Michael Gaultois, past graduate Guest Speaker, Mrs. Jackie White, Head Office Representative, and School Valedictorian, Ms. Danielle Pond, graduating Occupational Health and Safety student.
We would like to thank everyone for all the inspiring and motivating words and all the student volunteers that helped make this day special for all!
This year’s Corner Brook Campus “Convocation 2016” Valedictorian, Danielle Pond.
President’s Award
The President’s Award is Academy Canada’s highest honour awarded to one student from each campus reflecting the ideals we strive to instil in our graduates including leadership, professionalism, positive attitude, good overall average, and a willingness to participate in school and extra-curricular activities.
Staff members provide recommendations to Academy Canada President, Mr. Mike Barrett, who selects a recipient. A difficult decision to make as several students deserved this award.
This year’s President’s Award winner is Office Administration Technology Graduate, Beverly Bennett.
Congratulations Beverly.
Corner Brook Campus President’s Award Winner, Beverly Bennett.
Program Winners
Here are the “Convocation 2016” Program Award winners:
| Program | Recipient |
| Adult Basic Education | Sharon Jesso |
| Animal Grooming Professional | Terrance Louvelle |
| Business Administration (Marketing, Human Resources, and Accounting) | Michelle LeBoubon |
| Esthetics and Spa Management with Electrolysis | Wendy O’Quinn |
| Hairstylist (Entry) | Kimberly Hunt |
| Occupational Health and Safety | Cathy Allen |
| Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist | Alicia Park |
| Welder (Entry) | Lynette Payne |
Corner Brook Campus “Convocation 2016” Program Award Winners proudly showing their hardware.
Graham Blundon Outstanding Instructor Awards
Mindy Finlay, Corner Brook Campus Vice Principal, presented the Graham Blundon Outstanding Instructor award.
This is awarded to an instructor exemplifying leadership, compassion, student and school involvement, and extra-curricular commitment.
An instructor from each campus is presenting this award based on student recommendations.
This year’s Graham Blundon Best Instructor award winner is ABE Instructor, Steve LeDrew.
Corner Brook Campus Vice Principal, Mindy Finlay (left), presents the “Graham Blundon Outstanding Instructor Award” to Adult Basic Education Instructor, Steve LeDrew (right).
“Year In Review” Presentation
Following the awards presentation, our audience enjoyed a “Year in Review” picture presentation featuring students and staff pictures from the Corner Brook Campus throughout the year.
Congratulations to our 2016 Graduates. You did it!