{"id":15532,"date":"2012-03-08T11:19:29","date_gmt":"2012-03-08T16:19:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/?p=15532"},"modified":"2015-09-25T13:32:09","modified_gmt":"2015-09-25T17:32:09","slug":"alumni-of-distinction-awards-recipients-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brocku.ca\/brock-news\/2012\/03\/alumni-of-distinction-awards-recipients-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni of Distinction Awards recipients announced"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"AlumniAnd the winners are\u2026.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve read and analyzed the carefully crafted nomination packages. We\u2019ve tabulated the votes. And now we\u2019re ready to announce the winners of the Brock University Alumni Association\u2019s Alumni of Distinction Awards<\/a> that will be held on Saturday, March 31.<\/p>\n

The names of the recipients and a very brief description of their accomplishments are included below.<\/p>\n

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Rick Campanelli, ET Canada <\/p><\/div>\n

Our MC for the evening will be Rick Campanelli (BPhEd ’94), former MuchMusic VJ, current entertainment reporter for Entertainment Tonight Canada and recipient of a 30 From the Past 30 Award<\/a> – the original name for the Alumni of Distinction Awards when the BUAA celebrated its 30th anniversary in the 2006-07 school year. Campenelli was one of the recipients for his exemplification of Brock University\u2019s core values \u2013 imagination, innovation and commitment.<\/p>\n

Upon graduation, Campanelli entered the 1994 MuchTemp contest (and won!) where he was a MuchMusic VJ for about 10 years. Since 2005, he\u2019s been an entertainment reporter for ET Canada.<\/p>\n

Tickets are selling fast for the Alumni of Distinction Awards, so make sure to purchase them quickly. The new BUAA wines, in partnership with Creekside Winery, also will launch that night. If you attend the celebration, you\u2019ll be able to try the Unoaked Chardonnay and the Merlot.<\/p>\n

Event details<\/strong>
\n When:<\/strong> Saturday, March 31, 5 p.m.
\n Where: <\/strong>Amici\u2019s Banquet Centre, Thorold
\n Cost: <\/strong>$65 per person
\nFor tickets or additional information, please contact alumniassociation@brocku.ca or call 905-688-5550 x 4502
\nbrocku.ca\/alumni-association<\/a><\/p>\n

The 2011-12 BUAA Alumni of Distinction Award recipients are:<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Armstrong, Christopher (BSM ’05)<\/strong>
\nVice President, Wasserman Media Group<\/em>
\nSport drives his professional career and his philanthropy. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Belicki, Kathryn<\/strong> (BA\u00a0’76)<\/strong>
\nProfessor, Psychology, Brock University<\/em>
\nAs committed to her students as she is to her research.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Blazak, Gary<\/strong> (BA\u00a0’76)<\/strong>
\nRegistered Professional Planner<\/em>
\nCommitted to professional planning, institutional advancement and coaching.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bonner, Rick<\/strong> (BSc ’84)<\/strong>
\nPresident &\u00a0CEO, Guinea Iron Ore Ltd.<\/em>
\nStriking gold in both varsity fencing and mining companies.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chesebrough, Jeff<\/strong> (BA\u00a0’98)<\/strong>
\nCEO, nGen – Niagara Interactive Media Generator<\/em>
\nHelping to guide Niagara to a new knowledge economy.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coorssen, Jens<\/strong> (BSc ’86, MSc ’89<\/strong>)<\/strong>
\nFoundation Professor of Molecular Physiology \/ Head, Molecular Medicine Research Group, University of Western Sydney<\/em>
\nResearching ways to improve human health.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dargie, David<\/strong> (BA ’68)<\/strong>
\nDirector of Tournament Development, Evolution Golf and Event Management Inc.<\/em>
\nA lifelong learner and a lifelong doer.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dat\u00e9, Anand (BBA\u00a0’96)<\/strong>
\nPresident &\u00a0Founder, Ronin Group<\/em>
\nFinding balance with HR firm and Brock alumni connections.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

de Repentigny (Corbett), Lesley<\/strong> (BA ’83)<\/strong>
\nPresident &\u00a0Founder, Drivewise<\/em>
\nMaking our skies and roads safer for us all.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dominick, Stephen<\/strong> (BA\u00a0’82)<\/strong>
\nProfessor\/Program Coordinator, Digital Photography Program, School of Media Studies, Niagara College<\/em>
\nTaking digital photography from the studio to the classroom.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Goodspeed, Peter<\/strong> (BA\u00a0’74)<\/strong>
\nSenior Reporter, International Affairs, National Post<\/em>
\nReporting international stories that define and inform our lives.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Grimes, David<\/strong> (BSc ’75)<\/strong>
\nPresident, World Metrological Organization<\/em>
\nShaping climate-related research and services as the world\u2019s weatherman.<\/p>\n

H<\/strong>ammond, Sam<\/strong> (BEd ’87)<\/strong>
\nPresident, Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario<\/em>
\nTackling important social and workplace issues in our schools.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hong, Len (BSc ’73)<\/strong>
\nFormer President &\u00a0CEO, Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety<\/em>
\nSharing occupational health and safety resources with others.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Iannantuono, Albert<\/strong> (BA ’85)<\/strong>
\nPresident, CEO\u00a0&\u00a0Founder, Tri-Media<\/em>
\nTaking pride in Niagara and encouraging others to do the same.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingram (Bowman), Wendy<\/strong> (BA\u00a0’67)<\/strong>
\nBoard of Directors, Canada Art Foundation<\/em>
\nFrom classroom to gallery, publishing and non-profit organizations.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kompf, Michael<\/strong> (BA\u00a0’82, MEd ’83)<\/strong>
\nProfessor, Faculty of Education, Brock University<\/em>
\nCreating innovative programs for future teachers.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kontkanen, Derek<\/strong> (BSc ’02, MSc ’05)<\/strong>
\nWinemaker, Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate Winery<\/em>
\nUncorking international honours for a British Columbia winery.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Le Conte, Christopher<\/strong> (BRLS\u00a0’97)<\/strong>
\nPresident &\u00a0Owner, SMART\u00a0Watering Systems<\/em>
\nProtecting our most precious resource, drop by drop.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lejkowski, Paul<\/strong> (BKin ’03)<\/strong>
\nOwner &\u00a0Fitness and Nutrition Specialist, Sport Balance &\u00a0Nutrition<\/em>
\nBuilding bodies, building confidence and building a business.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leip, David<\/strong> (BSc ’90)<\/strong>
\nSenior Technical Staff Member, Head of Web Innovation, IBM<\/em>
\nHe\u2019s as impressive on the dance floor as he is in the world of technology.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

McRoberts, Scott<\/strong> (BSM\u00a0’03)<\/strong>
\nDirector of Athletics and Recreation, University of Toronto-Scarborough<\/em>
\nTransferring his expertise in sport management to the University of Toronto.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Munoz, Ben<\/strong> (BSc ’85, MSc ’87)<\/strong>
\nDirector of Medicinal Chemistry<\/em>
\nTaking pharmaceutical aim at malaria and other diseases.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Narbonne, Guy<\/strong> (BSc ’75<\/strong>)
\nProfessor, Geological Sciences, Queen’s University<\/em>
\nDiscovering the history of life on Earth through geological science.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pokorny, Patricia<\/strong> (BEd ’93, BA\u00a0’05<\/strong>)
\nSenior Manager Accessibility, Legal Department, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.<\/em>
\nRemoving barriers to accessibility at Ontario Lottery Gaming.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Power, Rob<\/strong> (BSc ’75<\/strong>)
\nWinemaker, Creekside Estates Winery<\/em>
\nCreating \u201cserious wine\u201d and winning some serious honours.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Raakman, Elaine<\/strong> (BSM ’03)<\/strong>
\nOwner, Justplay Sports Services Civic Sport Group<\/em>
\nPassionate about good sportsmanship and acts of kindness.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sal Debus, Steven<\/strong> (BA\u00a0’94<\/strong>)
\nFounder &\u00a0Director, Modrobes Inc.<\/em>
\nHis eco-friendly utility clothing line even impressed some dragons.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Salmon, Kirsty<\/strong> (BSc ’91, MSc ’94<\/strong>)
\nHead of Research, BP\u00a0Biofuels<\/em>
\nOn the leading edge of producing bioethanol fuel from waste products.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shelp, Barry<\/strong> (BSc ’74, MSc ’77<\/strong>)
\nProfessor, Department of Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph<\/em>
\nResearching production of our major crop plants and their stressors.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Smith, Fraser (BBA ’92<\/strong>)
\nManager, Product Management, PayPal<\/em>
\nProving that a Canadian education has its place in Silicon Valley.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Smol, John<\/strong> (MSc ’79<\/strong>)
\nProfessor, Queen’s University, Canada Research Chair in Environmental Change<\/em>
\nUnravelling the causes of climate change through paleolimnology.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spera, Ed<\/strong> (BA\u00a0’93<\/strong>)
\nWildlife Artist<\/em>
\nCapturing images of our world\u2019s wildlife with paint.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tinnish, Andrew<\/strong> (BRLS\u00a0’99, BSM\u00a0’01<\/strong>)
\nDirector, Amateur Scouting, Toronto Blue Jays<\/em>
\nScouting for the next big phenom for the Toronto Blue Jays.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tomek, Lydia<\/strong> (BSc ’04<\/strong>)
\nWinemaker, Hernder Estates Winery<\/em>
\nGiving back to her community one sip at a time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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