Celebrating excellence across Ontario at Collège Boréal’s Fall graduation ceremonies
In addition to a Boréal Online ceremony, six events will take place to honour the College’s Fall 2024 graduating class. With nearly 900 graduates this year, Boréal’s senior management and staff celebrate the perseverance and achievements of these newly skilled professionals, who will contribute to the economic development and vitality of their communities.
Last June, Collège Boréal awarded an honorary diploma in business and community services to entrepreneur Richard Kempler. Kempler, General Manager of the Fédération des gens d’affaires francophones de l’Ontario, has over 20 years of international business management experience, particularly in the cultural and professional services sectors. A graduate of ESSEC Business School (Paris, France), he has also led Franco-Fête and the Club canadien de Toronto.
Additionally, the Board Chair Award was presented to Sudbury’s Cooperative Funeral Home. A partner since the College’s founding, this cooperative provides Boréal’s funeral services students with internships and practical lab experiences. For nearly 30 years, each general manager of this cooperative has served on the advisory committees for Boréal’s funeral care programs.
The President’s Award was given to Leisure Farms for its active involvement in Boréal’s research projects, participation on advisory committees for the forestry and wildlife programs, and its ongoing support in hosting students for internships and environmental awareness activities.
Collège Boréal’s President’s Award and Board Chair Award, respectively given to private and community organizations, honour outstanding contributions to the development of the institution and its community.
Quick facts
- Since its founding in 1995, Collège Boréal has awarded 23,542 diplomas across its 8 campuses in Northern and Southern Ontario.
