Algonquin College Alumni and Friends Network

03/25/2026

Ready to make your next career move? Network directly with leading employers and expand your professional network at the KNBA's flagship annual career fair. This in-person event brings world-class companies, innovative startups, recruiting firms, and thousands of tech professionals together under one roof.
• Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
• Time: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Brookstreet Hotel (525 Legget Dr, Kanata, ON)

Register today: https://tinyurl.com/AC-Technata

Complimentary Shuttle Service
Don't have your own transportation? A complimentary shuttle bus will be offered for AC students and graduates. The shuttle bus will take you to Technta and bring you back to the college. Spaces are limited and assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Please be on time.
• Pick-up: 10:15 a.m. at the front of Building C, Algonquin College, Ottawa Campus
• Return to campus: 2:30 p.m. from the Brookstreet Hotel
(Registration for shuttle service: https://bit.ly/AC-technata-bus-shuttle)

Join us in person at Discover Technata Career Fair 2026!

03/10/2026

Cheering on our favourite wheelchair curler and alumna, Collinda Joseph, at the 2026 Paralympics. Go Collinda go! are everywhere.

01/23/2026

Algonquin College’s annual Alumni of Distinction Awards honour 10 alumni who have made outstanding professional and community contributions and one employer that has empowered graduates to make a difference.
Here is a look back at the 2025 Alumni of Distinction.

Make a nomination for 2026 by Feb. 27: https://www.algonquincollege.com/alumni/alumni-nomination-form/

11/12/2025

11/10/2025

Algonquin College is proud to announce the recipients of the Alumni of Distinction Awards 2025.

Johannes Ziebarth: Skilled Trades Award 2025

Johannes Ziebarth is the President and CEO of Ziebarth Electrical Contractors Ltd. (ZEC). After graduating from Algonquin College, Ziebarth worked his way through every level of the organization—apprentice, journeyman, foreman, estimator, project manager, and vice president—before becoming president in 2001 and eventually CEO.

Under his leadership, ZEC has become a key player in Ottawa’s infrastructure and development landscape. The company is currently involved in the Centre Block rehabilitation project on Parliament Hill—the largest and most complex heritage restoration in Canadian history.

Discover Johannes Ziebarth’s story: http://algqn.co/yZjJ50XjZTp

11/10/2025

Algonquin College is proud to announce the recipients of the Alumni of Distinction Awards 2025.

Kinaxis: Employer of the Year 2025

Kinaxis is an innovative, global leader in supply chain orchestration, powering complex global supply chains and supporting the people who manage them. Kinaxis has been a pillar in creating excellent co-op opportunities for Algonquin College learners at their headquarters in Kanata, Ontario.

Gelu Ticala, Chief Technology Officer at Kinaxis, shared, “Since the start of our co-op and intern program, we’ve consistently found Algonquin College students to be intelligent, engaged and hardworking. Their dedication and enthusiasm make them valuable contributors to our team, with many going on to become full-time employees. We have team members who started as co-op students from Algonquin College that are now celebrating 25 years at the company.”

Discover how Kinaxis supports Algonquin College learners: http://algqn.co/W0z750Xk047

11/06/2025

Algonquin College is proud to announce the recipients of the Alumni of Distinction Awards 2025.

Guy Lepage: Rena Bowen Volunteer of the Year 2025

Guy Lepage is a seasoned volunteer for the Canadian Red Cross. Since his first deployment in 2005 in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Lepage has taken part in dozens of deployments across Canada and around the world. When he’s not away on deployment, he is busy with the Personal Disaster Assistance Team (PDAT) in his home community.

Lepage’s exceptional service and dedication has been recognized by several awards, including the Order of the Red Cross and the King Charles III Coronation Medal.

Discover Guy Lepage’s story: http://algqn.co/mjUB50XjZem

11/06/2025

Algonquin College is proud to announce the recipients of the Alumni of Distinction Awards 2025.

Len AndersonAnderson: Science, Technology, and Engineering Award 2025

Len Anderson is a seasoned Indigenous entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Renaissance Network Reinvent. Established in 2010, Renaissance originally focused on supplying refurbished infrastructure gear to telecommunications companies. This niche presented a viable business opportunity for Renaissance while offering benefits for telecom companies, their end consumers, and the environment.

Today, Renaissance is the cornerstone of a consortium of companies offering a variety of global technology services, including cybersecurity solutions, system integration, and equipment maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO).

Discover Len Anderson’s story: http://algqn.co/IGrx50XjZAj

11/04/2025

Algonquin College is proud to announce the recipients of the Alumni of Distinction Awards 2025.

Jamie Fine: Creative Arts and Design Award 2025

Jamie Fine is a five-time Juno-nominated singer-songwriter. Known for her unique voice and sharp-edged songwriting, Fine had her first big break in 2018, when her performance of “Ain’t Easy” on CTV’s The Launch landed her a major record deal. Since then, her music has received a staggering 150 million global streams—including her 2023 runaway hit, “If Anything’s Left.”

Fine has become one of Canada’s emerging pop music icons without compromising her ultimate goal as an artist: to help others feel less lonely. As a gay woman, she remembers being bullied when she was younger. Music was her solace. When she launched her musical career, she committed to give people the hope music had given her.

Discover Jamie Fine’s story: http://algqn.co/GslA50XjYep

11/04/2025

Algonquin College is proud to announce the recipients of the Alumni of Distinction Awards 2025.

Denise Ouellette: Health Sciences Award 2025

Denise Ouellette is an award-winning nurse with a long track record in neurosurgery and intensive care. She is currently Clinical Manager, Palliative Care, Interprofessional Resource Team Staffing Office, and Patient Access and Flow at Unity Health Toronto.

“I could write a book with all the stories I have from working as a nurse,” said Denise Ouellette, reflecting on nearly 30 years in the field. “Some stories are funny, some are crazy—but it’s all part of being a nurse. I’m so thankful I’ve had the privilege of being a nurse because that’s what I feel nursing really is: a privilege.”

Discover Denise Ouellette’s stories: https://www.algonquincollege.com/alumni/alumni-of-distinction-awards/denise-ouellette-health-sciences/

10/31/2025

Algonquin College is proud to announce the recipients of the Alumni of Distinction Awards 2025.

Sophia Jacob: Community Services Award

Sophia Jacob is the founder and CEO of the Canadian Women of Colour Leadership Network (CWCLN), a national organization dedicated to breaking barriers for Black and racialized women and femmes. What began in 2018 as a one-woman operation—where Sophia wrote grants, did bookkeeping, and coordinated events alone—has since grown into a powerful national network.

Guided by four pillars—Wellness, Economic Development, Leadership, and Community Partnerships—CWCLN now reaches thousands across Canada through workshops, peer support, advocacy, and Violet’s Voice, its social enterprise that provides workforce training and employment opportunities.

Discover Sophia Jacob’s story: http://algqn.co/XGCp50XjXE5