ACC announces 2016 alumni award recipients

Assiniboine Community College’s Alumni Association has just announced the recipients of this year’s alumni awards to be presented at the fifth annual Alumni Advancement Dinner in Brandon on March 2, 2016.

Distinguished Alumni Award

This year’s recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award is Clint Jensen.

The award is presented annually to a graduate of the college who has distinguished themselves in both their chosen profession and their community. Jensen grew up in Pipestone, Man., and graduated from ACC’s Business Administration program in 1990. He went on to have a 23-year-long career with Kraft Foods, holding various roles within the company while working his way up to senior-level positions. He is currently the Director of Sales, Atlantic Region for Snyder’s Lance and resides in Charlotte, N.C.

Community Service Award

The Community Service Award recognizes a graduate of ACC who has positively impacted the quality of peoples lives through the service of others. The Alumni Association is pleased to announce that Brad Lyall is this year's recipient.

Lyall was born and raised in Hamiota, Man., and graduated from the college’s Electrical Engineering Technology program in 1986. With a passion for sports and community involvement, Lyall has been a familiar face to many in the Brandon baseball community over the past 15 years. He currently sits on the Brandon AAA Midget Hockey board of directors.

One to Watch

The One to Watch Award honours a graduate who is 30 years of age or younger at the time of nomination and has made exceptional achievements and significant contributions to his or her profession and community.

The Alumni Association is pleased to announce that Katelyn Rempel is this year's recipient. Rempel was born and raised in Brandon and graduated from ACC’s Business Administration program (accounting specialization) in 2012. Currently the General Manager of Rotary Villas, Rempel helped to open the facility on time and on budget while managing more than 40 employees.

Excellence in Teaching Award

The Excellence in Teaching Award honours a faculty member for extraordinary contributions to teaching and the student experience. Network Administration Technology instructor Dean Johnson is the recipient of this year's award.

Johnson graduated from the college's Computer Systems Technology (CST) program in 2001 and went on to work with the Brandon Regional Health Authority for a decade. He returned to the college in 2011, but this time as an instructor in the CST program (now Network Administration Technology).

Award recipients will be formally recognized at the Alumni Advancement Dinner on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at the Manitoba Institute of Culinary Arts (North Hill Campus).

In keeping with the alumni focus, the college is excited to have red seal chef Derek Woychyshyn, ACC alumnus and owner of Komfort Kitchen, catering the event. Woychyshyn graduated from the college in 1999 and is the 2011 recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award. Mike Lamb, a 2011 graduate of ACC’s Media Production program, will be emceeing the evening.

For event details or to purchase tickets for the dinner, please contact Lisa Huston, Alumni Relations Coordinator at 204.725.8700 ext 7124.