9 GEORGIANVIEW FALL 2023
PREMIER'S AWARDS
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Chief Donna Big Canoe
Native Education – Community
and Social Development
(class of 2015 and 1998)
First elected Chief of Georgina
Island First Nation in 2007 at
the age of 31, Chief Big Canoe
has served as a collaborative
leader. Under her leadership,
the community enjoys
improved drinking water, health
services and employment
opportunities.
She says she acquired
key communication skills
at Georgian in the Native
Education and Social
Development programs.
Chief Big Canoe has been
honoured with the Queen's
Diamond Jubilee Medal and
Georgian's Board of Governors'
Distinguished Alumni Award.
RECENT GRAD
Wazeer Rahman
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Police Foundations (class of 2018)
Wazeer is an ardent believer in the value of community policing to proactively
engage to build trust and reduce negative interactions. He credits his faculty
in the Police Foundations program with preparing him for his career.
Wazeer spends many volunteer hours mentoring other potential policing
students. As an international student, he co-founded the Kerala Muslim
Student Association, which today has chapters across Canada. In 2021, he
received a Community Champion Award from the Simcoe County Newcomer
Recognition Awards.
APPRENTICESHIP
Ian Holmes
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Carpenter Apprentice – Advanced (class of 2010)
Ian has built high-end homes for almost 20 years, creating dream properties on
the shores of Georgian Bay and Muskoka. As general superintendent at Tamarack
North, Ian is an integral part of the leadership team.
Ian is committed to a diverse workforce and credits his apprenticeship training in
Georgian's Carpenter Apprentice – Advanced program with contributing to his
success. A passionate ambassador for apprenticeship, Ian is also a valued employer
partner with Georgian's Co-op Education and Career Success department.
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Wazeer Rahman's wife Izabella and Aaliyah, his new daughter, helped him celebrate his nomination, along
with Board of Governors Chair Mary-Anne Willsey (left) and President and CEO Kevin Weaver.
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Ian Holmes says a few words at the
Premier's Awards Georgian after party.
Read more about Georgian's 2023 Premier's Awards nominees.
