John Abbott College and Foundation to reveal Hall of Distinction inductees
Inaugurated in 2016, the Hall of Distinction was created to recognize 50 members of the John Abbott College community to coincide with the College’s 50th anniversary in 2020. This long-awaited celebration is now going ahead and the 2022 honorees will be inducted on Thursday, September 15, 2022.
Nominated by their peers, the final eleven people selected for this honour personify the dedication and hard work that has shaped John Abbott College in so many different ways. They are:
RETIRED EMPLOYEES
- James Vanstone – History teacher (45 years); Department Chair, History, Economics and Political Science; Chair of Academic Council
- Jill Gowdey – Alumna (’73); Employee Student Activities department 1978 to 2014
- André Marceau – JAC bus driver and outdoor education assistant 1977 to 2016
ALUMNI
- Annie Caron – Health Sciences ’87; Freelance artist and retired soccer player
- Frances Donald – Social Science Honours with Math ’05; Senior Managing Director, Chief Economist & Strategist at Manulife Investment Management
- Darren Entwistle – Science ’82; President and CEO of TELUS
- Greg Foss – Science ’82; Executive Director – Strategic Initiatives, Validus Power Corp
- Phillip Grimm – Science Honours ’07; Engineer, Palantir Technologies
- Shahir Guindi – Social Science ’84; National Co-Chair, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
- Cynthia Kennedy – Science ’92; Vice-President, Distribution, Incendo & Quebecor Content
- Bob McEwen – Social Science ’76; Partner, Cunningham’s Pub
As this is cause for celebration, a gala has been planned at the College. A limited number of tickets are on sale for the cocktail that will be served at 6 p.m. in the Stewart Dining Hall, followed by dinner and presentations.
Contact the John Abbott College Foundation (jacfoundation@johnabbott.qc.ca) for details.
