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19 GEORGIANVIEW DIGITAL WINTER 2024-25 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT Alumni light the path forward for new grads at convocation Thank you to the 2024 featured graduates who inspired thousands of attendees each graduation ceremony and welcomed Georgian's newest alumni into the global alumni community. 2024 HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT | Rick Black (class of 2007) Electrical Engineering Technology – Automated Systems Rick is the owner of Black Controls and a graduate employer who is paving the way forward with world- class automation systems. | Ali Khonsari (class of 1997) Business Administration – Marketing Ali is the owner of Image Dental Lab and an active changemaker, volunteer and philanthropist in his community, giving of his time and expertise to many causes, including Georgian College. | Dianne Martin (class of 1998) Nursing (hon. degree 2015) Dianne is a compassionate leader with more than 20 years of experience in the nursing profession. She currently serves as CEO of the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario. | Dale Boyle (class of 2012 and 2021) Business Administration and Bachelor of Business Administration (Management and Leadership) Dale has been widely recognized as a community advocate, and is a recent Board of Governors' Distinguished Alumni Award recipient in the changemaker category. | Hilary Anderson (class of 1991) Business Administration – Accounting Hilary is a past chair of the Alumni Association Executive Council, an Alumni Association Speakers Series panelist and a seasoned Human Resources professional. | Nadia George (class of 2009) Social Service Worker Nadia is an award-winning actor and public speaker and has had a tremendous impact in advancing missions that support vulnerable communities throughout Canada.