Over 3,000 new graduates joined our Alumni Association in October, as Georgian College held convocation ceremonies for Georgian and Georgian@ILAC students throughout the month. Our global alumni family is over 113,000 members strong and growing!

Above, alumna Caitlin Tingey (class of 2024) who graduated from the Anishnaabemowin and Program Development program, received the prestigious Governor General Academic Medal. She is pictured with Chief Ted Williams, Rama Council (left), Kevin Weaver, President and CEO, Georgian College (middle), and Steve Lowe, Board of Governors Chair (right). The award is given to a student graduating with the highest grade point average.

A heartfelt thanks to alumnus Rick Black (class of 2007), a graduate of the Electrical Engineering Technology program, and alumna Dianne Martin (class of 1997, hon. degree 2015), a graduate of the Nursing program. These exceptional alumni speakers inspired our new graduates with their remarks at convocation.

Seven Georgian College alumni will be celebrated as nominees for the prestigious Colleges Ontario Premier’s Awards on Monday, Nov. 25. The awards honour graduates who have made outstanding contributions throughout the province and around the world. Read about our phenomenal nominees. 

The Georgian Advancement and Alumni Relations team is pleased to announce that Jeff Czetwerzuk (class of 2019) is the new chair of the Alumni Association Executive Council (AAEC).

Jeff joined the council in 2019. A graduate of the Child and Youth Care program, Jeff was the student representative on Georgian’s Board of Governors and VP External on the Orillia Georgian College Students’ Association. He is currently an elected City Councilor with the City of Orillia.

Special thanks to past-chair, Hilary Anderson (class of 1991), who showed strong leadership as Chair of the AAEC and inspired new alumni with her remarks at the June 2024 convocation. She also recently participated as a panelist in our Speaker Series. 

On National Indigenous Veterans Day (Nov. 8), Remembrance Day (Nov. 11), and every day, we remember and honour our Canadian veterans and hold them close to our hearts, acknowledging their bravery and sacrifice for our freedom. Learn about how you can honour our veterans with Georgian this November. 

Read Georgian College’s second annual Impact Report which illustrates the innovative and meaningful differences the college has made across Central Ontario in the last year – from unique programs that support labour-market needs and economic development, to initiatives that champion changemaking, sustainability and a sense of belonging.

Ten students have been named Georgian College recipients of the prestigious Schulich Builders scholarships.  Five students enrolled in a one-year certificate program and five students enrolled in a two-year diploma program will each receive $20,000 for every year of their programs, totaling $300,000 in support of student success. Read about the successful recipients. 

Wesley Pike (class of 1992) of PBS Systems and Justine Looser (class of 2024) who started at the PBS Systems immediately after graduation, participated in the Automotive Business School of Canada’s Speaker Series on Oct. 1.



The duo highlighted PBS System’s industry-leading software to the students and introduced the concept of the PBS Innovation Lab that will be opening in the 2025 winter term. Read about PBS Systems’ generous gift to Georgian here. 

Starting in 2025, graduates from Georgian diploma programs will be guaranteed admission to select Lakehead undergraduate degree programs in Orillia and Thunder Bay through 30+ academic transfer pathways, provided they meet the admission requirements. It’s part of a new focus for their collaborative partnership that will continue to expand postsecondary education opportunities for students in Central and Northern Ontario. Learn more. 

Earlier this year, Georgian embarked on a process to develop our next strategic plan.  

Over the course of 120-plus days, more than 5,000 points of input were gathered from students, alumni, employers, community leaders, industry partners, donors, employees and friends of Georgian.

We’re excited to share our findings with you in the 120 Days of Listening Report.



The insights shared will be used as our foundation for developing our next strategic plan – Vision 2030, set to launch in the spring. Questions? Contact strategy@georgiancollege.ca. 

Below are stories of success that we've read about:

Kevin White (class of 1993) is Barrie’s new Fire Chief. Read more

Dean Bezanson (class of 2013) recently purchased for his business, the same skate-sharpening machine that once served Toronto Maple Leafs' favourites Auston Matthews, William Nylander and Mitch Marner. Read more

Cali Pitcher (class of 2024) is the 2024 winner of the New Work Environment Competition, Furniture category and Overall Student. Read more

Trevor Arthur (class of 1989) has been appointed as the new President and CEO of Porsche Cars Canada. Read more

Jennifer Graham (class of 2002) is the Town of Collingwood’s new Treasurer. Read more 

Our latest Alumni Association Speaker Series, hosted on Oct. 18, brought an insightful conversation on everything data with Georgian alumni leaders Madison Charman (class of 2020) and Ethan Davis (class of 2018), and moderator Courtney Duthie (class of 2014 and 2017). Together, they explored how individuals and organizations can use data to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth, and promote collaboration when building strategies. Tune in to the recordings at your convenience through our Speaker Series on-demand. 

Thinking about going back to school or know someone who is planning to go to college? Join us in person for Open House on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Barrie Campus (including the downtown Barrie location) and 9 a.m. to noon at all other campuses. RVSP today.

Travelling soon? We’re thrilled to bring members of the Georgian College Alumni Association access to exclusive savings through our newest Perks Partner, Park’N Fly! Georgian Alumni Network members can save when reserving their next stay here. If you aren’t a member, sign up to take advantage of all the benefits.

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Have questions? Email alumni@georgiancollege.ca