2015

PREMIER'S AWARD NOMINEES

Seneca has a wealth of experienced and accomplished alumni. Six have been nominated this year for the Premier's Award for College Graduates.

CANDICE BATISTA

(Broadcasting - Radio & TV Journalism)

Candice is the eco-expert and health & wellness producer for CTV’s “the Marilyn Denis Show.” Candice also launched Canada’s first green TV series, “A Greener Toronto.” An advocate for animal rights, Candice has been recognized by the Green Toronto Awards, Toronto Life, and the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society.

MARC CAIRA

(Marketing Administration)

Marc is Vice-Chair and a Director of Restaurant Brands International, the world’s third-largest fast food provider. A senior executive with Tim Hortons Inc., Nestlé and Parmalat, Marc was named by the Canadian Press “Business Newsmaker of the Year” in 2014 for the $11 billion (U.S.) deal pairing Tim Hortons and Burger King.

PERDITA FELICIEN

(Broadcast Journalism Summer Institute)

Perdita is a two-time Olympian, 10-time Canadian and world champion hurdler, Canada’s and Ontario’s female athlete of the year, a broadcaster, motivational speaker, and writer. In 2003, she received the Keys to the City of Pickering and in 2013 the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal for her work with Right to Play.

BRETT KEMP

(Law Enforcement)

Brett is a Patrol Sergeant and Frontline Supervisor for York Regional Police. He is recognized for establishing an often-duplicated hate crime unit operating model, which involves strong communication, awareness, education, and community outreach components, while celebrating diversity.

TONY LOURAKIS

(Computer Programming and Operating)

Tony is the co-founder of Complete Innovations, a software that enables clients across North America to track vehicles and mobile workers from a single platform. It is the largest company of its kind in Canada. One of Greek America’s “40 Under 40,” Tony was a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award.

FABIO ROTONDO

(Biological Research Technology)

Fabio is the Laboratory Manager and a Research Associate in the Department of Laboratory Medicine, Division of Pathology at St. Michael’s Hospital. He is also Laboratory Manager and Research Associate at St. Michael’s Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science. He has contributed to publications, lectured, and participated in studies worldwide.

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