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Georgian College graduate Solomon King (class of 2018) has been honoured with a 2025 Premier’s Award for Cultural and Creative Achievement.

Georgian’s 2025 Flourish Gala brought together alumni, donors and community partners in support of student success. Co-chaired by proud Georgian grads, the event celebrated the power of giving and connection to help students thrive.

Georgian College is proud to welcome its second cohort of Schulich Builders Scholarship recipients. Ten students across multiple campuses have been awarded up to $40,000 each to pursue studies in the skilled trades—supporting the next generation of trades professionals and helping strengthen Canada’s workforce.

For Zein Dhanidina, the experience of immigrant and refugee women coming to Canada is something she holds close to her heart.

Nancy Dewar’s college journey wasn’t easy, but in spite of health challenges, academic obstacles and career path changes, she crossed the stage at Georgian’s convocation with her Practical Nursing diploma in hand.

To celebrate International Women’s Day (March 8) and 10 years of empowering women through Georgian’s WOMEN’S inTUITION awards and scholarships program, Maria Artuso (class of 2001), talked with us about the impact female students and alumni can have in the workplace.

When Markie Tuckett, an alumna of Georgian’s Interior Decorating diploma program (class of 2013), left her job as principal designer at a kitchen and bath design company to start her own business, she did so without capital, credit, clients or contacts.

Kristina Burns has built a career driven by a passion for science, animals and a dedication to the human-animal bond that continues to inspire her work. Now the associate dean of Health, Wellness and Sciences at Georgian, Kristina reflects fondly on her student years in the program.

For those approaching retirement, it’s a time to reflect on careers and plan how to spend their newfound downtime – but not for Holly Martin (class of 2014). At the age of 59, she boldly decided to leave a lucrative career to follow her passion for helping vulnerable people.

For Andrew Ojamae, the mentorship, job-ready skills and forward-thinking approach he gained through his program at Georgian laid a foundation for the growth and adaptability that has helped him succeed.

Lisa Bertram is at the helm of Simcoe County’s largest female-owned-and-operated construction company. She says Georgian’s hands-on approach helped her grow the business.

While most stories we read are printed on paper or displayed on a screen, Solomon King, a Georgian Cabinetmaking Techniques alumnus (class of 2018) and Saugeen Ojibway Nation artist and craftsman, takes a different approach using wood, stone and even glass to convey his compelling narratives. Carvings, sculptures and other […]