The Premier’s Awards are administered by Colleges Ontario and honour graduates from 24 colleges across the province in seven distinct categories in recognition of outstanding career accomplishments. Presented annually, nominees have attained professional success after graduation, remain actively involved in the community, and make important social and economic contributions locally and abroad.
Categories include Business, Community Services, Creative Arts and Design, Health Sciences, Recent Graduate, Science, Technology, and Engineering, and Skilled Trades.
Humber is proud to have winners in seven consecutive years and 12 winners since 2011.
Business
Advertising Copywriting, 2008
Chief Communications Officer, Baszucki Group
Community Services
Law Enforcement, 1977
Retired Staff Sergeant, M.O.M., Edmonton Police Service
Creative Arts and Design
Broadcasting-Radio, 1993
Host and Executive Producer, Apple Music
Health Sciences
Paramedic, 1983
Former Tactical Paramedic and Author, Macmillan Publishing
Recent Grad
Immigration Consultant, 2019
Co-Founder and CEO, ECC Hive
Science, Technology and Engineering
Public Relations, 2009
Founder and CEO, Black Sun Labs
Skilled Trades
Landscape Technology, 1978
Partnership Manager, Canadian Trees for Life
If you know a Humber graduate who has experienced tremendous career success in their sector with a direct correlation to their Humber field of study, we would love to hear from you. Share a candidate for consideration by submitting a Premier’s Award Nominee Recommendation Form.
Please consider the following with your recommendation:
Apprenticeship
Boilermaker Apprenticeship, 2001
After graduating from his college's Boilermaker Apprenticeship program, Kenneth Fowler travelled throughout Ontario ...
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Business
Public Relations, 2000
As President of Canada Goose, Carrie Baker oversees the company’s commercial business and brand, driving its global growth. ...
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Community Services
Fundraising and Volunteer Management, 2007
Deepa Mattoo is an award-winning feminist lawyer whose work is rooted in equity and anti-oppression. ...
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Creative Arts and Design
Bachelor of Music, 2014
Matthew Burnett has become a sought-after global producer in the music industry, highly regarded for his GRAMMY-nominated and JUNO-nominated (and winning) work. ...
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Health Sciences
Ambulance and Emergency Care, 1977
In his 50th year in Emergency Medical Services, Michael Sanderson has been a paramedic, educator, and leader at local, provincial, national, and international levels. ...
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Recent Graduate
Bachelor of Community Development, 2023
Rooted in community, Lisa Post is a transformational leader championing equity, diversity and inclusion, dedicating much of her political career ...
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Technology
Interior Design, 1977
As founding partner and principal, Anna Simone and her business partner are behind the interior design practice Cecconi Simone, built with a philosophy ...
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Apprenticeship
Arborist Apprenticeship, 2001
Darran Malcolm is an Urban Arboriculture graduate, a former college instructor in his field and a lifelong employee of Davey Tree Expert Co. ...
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Business
Public Relations, 1996
With 25 years in the PR and business sector, Lisa Kimmel has contributed to the advancement of her profession in Canada and abroad. ...
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Community Services
Law and Security Administration, 1994
Jacqueline Edwards began her career with the Correctional Service of Canada and became the first female president of the Association of Black Law Enforcers (ABLE) ...
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Creative Arts and Design
Landscape Technician, 2004
Carson Arthur is a globally recognized landscape designer and a renowned figure surrounding green living. ...
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Health Sciences
Primary Care Paramedic, 1989
Mark Cameron is an advanced care paramedic who has trained physicians, nurses and many of Ontario’s advanced care paramedics. ...
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Recent Graduate
Bachelor of Music, 2017
Conductor, arranger and sound designer Mason Victoria captivates audiences and listeners with a unique talent and maturity far beyond his years. ...
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Technology
Interior Design, 1998
Michael London is a multi-award-winning luxury interior designer and the owner of Michael London Design. ...
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Apprenticeship
Electrician - Construction and Maintenance Apprenticeship, 2010
Manvir Grewal is the President of Buzzbolt Electric Limited, an electrical services firm specializing in residential, commercial and design/build applications. ...
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Business
Human Resources Management, 2006
A learning architect, award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker, humanitarian, and CEO ...
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Community Services
Social Service Worker, 1990
Baldev Mutta is the CEO of Punjabi Community Health Services, an accredited charitable not-for-profit organization ...
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Creative Arts and Design
Music (Voice), 2003
Dione Taylor is an award-winning singer-songwriter from Regina, Saskatchewan, with a ‘PrairieBlues’ sound comprised of Roots, Blues, Gospel and Americana. ...
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Health Sciences
Nursing, 1983
Dr. Jo-Ann Elizabeth Leavey is a Licensed Registered Psychologist, Licensed Registered Nurse Practitioner and educator ...
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Recent Graduate
Graphic Design, 2017
Eloise Ambursley’s young career proves that there is no set script for the entrepreneur. ...
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Technology
Electromechanical Engineering Technology, 1988
In a field built upon revolutionary transformations, a 30+ year veteran of smart manufacturing, David McPhail, not only keeps pace with rapid change, he sets it. ...
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Apprenticeship
Apprentice Cook, 2006
Chef Michael Hunter is the co-owner of Antler Kitchen & Bar in Toronto’s Dundas West, home to some of the city’s most acclaimed restaurants. ...
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Business
Professional Golf Management, 2000
Tenniel Chu is the Vice Chairman of Mission Hills Group, the Guinness World Record holder of the Largest Golf Facility ...
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Community Services
Liberal Arts and Sciences, 1987; Early Childhood Education, 2006
Marcia Brown is the Executive Director and Founder of Trust 15, a youth community support organization in her home community of Rexdale. ...
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Creative Arts and Design
Television Writing and Producing, 2006
Nathalie Younglai is a director and writer behind some of Canada’s most notable television shows and series ...
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Health Sciences
Ambulance & Emergency Care, 1981
Peter F. Dundas is Chief of Peel Regional Paramedic Services in Ontario. For almost 40 years, ...
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Recent Graduate
Electromechanical Engineering Technology, 2015
Theo Willert is a Corporate Automation Engineer for Magna International. Trained in Electromechanical Engineering Technology, ...
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Technology
Interior Design, 1986
Dan Menchions co-founded II BY IV DESIGN in 1990. ...
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Apprenticeship
Cook Apprentice, 1992
Jason Parsons is Executive Chef of Peller Estates Winery Restaurant, a premier dining experience in Canada. ...
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Business
Marketing, 1985
An award winning entrepreneur and leader, Kelli Saunders is an influential voice in the logistics, supply chain and 3PL industry. ...
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Community Services
General Arts and Science, 2006
Jamil Jivani is a lawyer, activist, professor and author, whose work centres on issues impacting youth, and low-income families. ...
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Creative Arts and Design
Comedy Writing & Performance, 2000
Debra DiGiovanni is an award-winning stand-up comedian who rose to fame on MuchMusic’s “Video on Trial” ...
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Health Sciences
Funeral Service Education, 1978
Allan Cole is President and Owner of MacKinnon & Bowes Ltd., Canada’s specialist in international repatriations of deceased persons. ...
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Recent Graduate
Paralegal, 2013
Keon Lee currently serves as a Justice of the Peace at the Ontario Court of Justice, a position he attained in August 2017 after only four years working as a licensed paralegal associate. ...
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Technology
Mechanical (Manufacturing) Engineering Technology, 1990; Business Management, 1999
Darius Mosun is Chair and CEO of Soheil Mosun Limited (SML), one of the world’s leading custom architectural fabricators. ...
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Business
Public Relations, 1994
As President and CEO, Canadian Bankers Association, Neil Parmenter
is known as the voice of the banking industry ...
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Community Services
Child Care Worker, 1983
A Professor and Child and Youth Care (CYC) Curriculum and Faculty Development Consultant in the Ontario college sector, ...
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Creative Arts and Design
Radio Broadcasting, 1983
Over his 35 year career, Gord Gillies has gone from a radio broadcaster in Salmon Arms BC, to Calgary’s 1988 winter Olympic games ...
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Health Sciences
Nursing, 1983
Dr. Jo-Ann Elizabeth Leavey is a registered psychologist and Nurse Practitioner. ...
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Recent Graduate
Child and Youth Worker, 2014
Justine McNeil is a passionate young motivational speaker, sharing her personal stories of living with depression and anxiety, advocating for mental health and breaking down stigma. ...
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Technology
Industrial Design, 1989
Andrew Bowerbank is the National Vice President, Sustainability & Energy, WSP Canada ...
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Business
Marketing, 1981
Ron Suter is known as a visionary trailblazer in his industry, playing a key role in redrawing the map of the Canadian Television Landscape. ...
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Community Services
Child and Youth Worker, 1998
Jill Andrew is a transformational leader in contemporary culture. She’s an award-winning columnist, public speaker, scholar, student equity advisor, youth and women’s activist, and media consultant on body image, empowerment, leadership and representation. ...
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Creative Arts and Design
Music, 2002
Laila Biali is an award-winning internationally recognized Canadian singer-songwriter and pianist....
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Health Sciences
Ambulance & Emergency Care, 1981
An honours graduate in Ambulance and Emergency Care, Peter Dundas is Chief and Director of Paramedical Services, Regional Municipality of Peel, committed to getting the right tools to paramedics so they can deliver the highest level of care possible to the public. ...
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Recent Graduate
Theatre Arts – Performance, 2012
Giacomo Gianniotti is an Italian-Canadian actor best known for playing Dr. Andrew DeLuca on ABC’s hit television show, Grey’s Anatomy. ...
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Technology
Civil Engineering Technician, 1998
Civil Engineering Technology, 1999
Andy Kikites is an internationally recognized expert in the art and science of bridge engineering, working with noted international planners and architects on some of the largest projects in the world, including Palm Island, Dubai; ...
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Business
Public Relations, 1992
A serial entrepreneur with a reputation for being an innovator, corporate strategist, and pioneer at fusing digital innovations with earned media, Mia Pearson is the co-founder of North Strategic and Notch Video, and the CEO of MSL Canada, a Publicis company....
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Community Services
Police Foundations Leadership, 2008
In April 2015, after 32 years with the Toronto Police Service, Mark Saunders was appointed Chief of Police, making history as the first black officer to lead the largest municipal police service in Canada and the second black leader to head a police service anywhere in Canada. ...
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Creative Arts and Design
Music, 1979
In 1980, Mitro started the Humber Community Music School (CMS), the first music education program in Canada to use jazz as a vehicle for teaching music to young children. ...
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Health Sciences
Law & Security Administration, 1981
Paramedic, 1982
Savoia carries nearly three decades as a transformational leader who has significantly impacted the trajectory of a number of organizations and delivered positive, sustained performance and growth. ...
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Recent Graduate
International Development, 2013
Sabrina is a dedicated advocate for women’s empowerment and health rights, working to promote women’s health through education across East Africa, with a specific focus on menstrual health & hygiene. ...
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Business
Landscape Technician, 1990
Peter is an experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the franchise & service industry. ...
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Community Services
Police Foundations Leadership, 2008
Through her career, Kimberley moved up the ranks, serving her community with distinction and making important contributions to policing at every level. In 2013, she was named Chief of the Barrie Police Service ...
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Creative Arts and Design
Theatre Arts Performance, 2005
Growing up in Grassy Narrows First nation, Waawaate’s father and grandfather were storytellers in the indigenous oral tradition ...
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Health Sciences
Paramedic, 1989
Mark Cameron devoted his career to saving lives, receiving the Governor General’s Medal of Bravery for his service. In war-torn Syria, he put his own life at risk to save the lives of others by providing hands-on emergency care. ...
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Recent Graduate
Culinary Management, 2012
By night, she cooks at the Ritz-Carlton; by day, she helps prepare meals at homeless shelters across the city of Toronto ...
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Business
Marketing, 1982
Lisa Zbitnew has established herself as one of Canada’s most successful female music executives. ...
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Community Services
Social Service Worker, 2001
From front-line worker, to program developer, to educator, Lindsay has had an influential career helping at-risk youth. Jabari has been working as a youth social worker for the past decade. ...
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Creative Arts and Design
Cook Apprentice, 1992
Jason Parsons is Executive Chef of Peller Estates Winery Restaurant, a premier dining experience in Canada ...
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Health Sciences
Pharmacy Assistant, 1977
James is a trailblazer who has made a major impact on environmental sustainability by working with pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies and hospitals to find efficiencies in packaging design and waste. ...
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Recent Graduate
Industrial Design, 2009
While you may not know Lee Renshaw by name, you may have seen him on TV. The inventor of Rise and Hang Travel Gear and president of Round Circle Group Ltd., Renshaw appeared on the CBC television show Dragon’s Den in 2012 where he was offered two deals. ...
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Technology
Solar Engineering Technology, 1984
Evans is an established and respected leader in the plumbing, heating and air conditioning industry, working on industrial, commercial, institutional and biotech facilities....
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Business
Public Relations, 1995
At Huge, Matt oversees a team of 50+ visionaries in Toronto, made up of a combination of subject matter experts in digital & physical product design, UX, environmental design, organization design, brand and communications. ...
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Community Services
Law and Security Administration, 1996
James holds extensive experience engaging and collaborating with Indigenous communities and various levels of leadership and key stakeholders. ...
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Creative Arts and Design
Creative Writing, 2003
A celebrated writer and emergency room doctor, Vincent was the winner of the 2006 Scotiabank Giller Prize for his book of short stories, Bloodletting and Miraculous Cures, which has been on several Canadian bestseller lists including The Globe and Mail and Maclean’s. ...
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Health Sciences
Funeral Service Education, 1978
Allan Cole is President and Owner of MacKinnon & Bowes Ltd., Canada’s specialist in international repatriations of deceased persons. ...
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Recent Graduate
Electromechanical Engineering Technology - Automation and Robotics, 2007
416 Automation is a manufacturer of automated machinery, testing equipment and custom electrical panels, providing technical solutions to a variety of manufacturing companies in the automotive, packaging and electronic industries. ...
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Technology
Industrial Design, 1995
RHODDY connects consumers with brands through memorable experiences, providing integrated marketing solutions, and guiding and executing programs that motivate, engage and enlighten audiences. ...
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Business
Business Administration, 1976
Gordon Schofield carries over 40-years of experience in the business world. His vast experience includes executive level responsibilities with two major distributors, five information technology vendors, two national IT services providers and ownership of a payroll services provider. ...
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Community Services
Law and Security Administration, 1978
Advanced Police Science, 1983
Deputy Chief Daniel J. McDonald has been a member of the Peel Regional Police for over 30 years. ...
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Creative Arts and Design
Interior Design, 1993
Suzanne is the principal and creative director at the boutique design agency, Suzanne Dimma Design, specializing in residential interior design, decorating and consultations. ...
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Health Sciences
Paramedic, 1993
Global Medic provides efficient and cost effective disaster relief with over 200 responses and 3.1 million beneficiaries in 70 countries....
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Recent Graduate
Fashion Arts, 2007
At the age of 18, Jade Jager Clark opened her own business, Jade’s Hip Hop Academy. Her multi-faceted career includes being an artistic director, choreographer, teacher and businesswoman. ...
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Technology
Data Processing, 1973
Steve Wargalla has more than 30 years experience in the information technology field. Throughout his career, he has helped organizations worldwide solve business problems by applying innovative technologies....
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