Major Award winners
Learn about awards presented to graduates during Convocation ceremonies and view recipients by campus.
About our awards
The following awards are presented to graduates through a nomination and committee selection process:
- President's Award - Awarded to a graduating student of a Certificate Program who has demonstrated consistent academic achievement, dedication to their program and contributed to campus and/or community activities.
- Board of Governors' Award - Awarded to a graduating student of a College Diploma/Advanced Diploma/Graduate Certificate Program who has demonstrated consistent academic achievement, dedication to their program and contributed to campus and/or community activities.
- NSCC Alumni Award - Awarded to a graduating student of a Certificate or Diploma/Advanced Diploma/Graduate Certificate program who embodies the NSCC alumni tradition of excellence and ambassadorship and whose extraordinary contributions have inspired a sense of community and pride on campus.
- Valedictorian - These graduates are selected by their peers and campuses to represent the achievements and experiences of the graduating class. Meet the valedictorians
The following awards are presented to students with a high academic standing. All students are automatically considered:
- Nova Scotia Community College Gold Medal - Awarded to a graduating student of a Certificate or Graduate Certificate Program who has achieved the highest academic standing.
- The Governor General Medal - Awarded to a graduating student of a College Diploma or Advanced Diploma Program who has achieved the highest academic standing.
2025 NSCC Major Award recipients by campus
Akerley Campus
- President's Award - Fiona MacGregor, Auto Body and Collision
- Board of Governors' Award - Jayesh Thali, Business Tourism
- NSCC Alumni Award - Chloe Marshall, Metal Fabrication
- Nova Scotia Community College Gold Medal Award - Bryce Saulnier, Academic & Career Connections
- Governor General's Award - Abisola Balogun, Early Childhood Education
- Valedictorians
- Kali Williams, Early Childhood Education
- Geoffrey R. Miller, Metal Fabrication
Annapolis Valley Campus
- President's Award - Ismaila Salau, Continuing Care
- Board of Governors' Award - Jordan Kelsey, IT Programming
- NSCC Alumni Award - Eva Fraser, Geographic Information Systems
- Nova Scotia Community College Gold Medal Award - Emily Holmes, Behavioural Interventions
- Governor General's Award - Deanne Watts, Geographic Information Systems - Cartography and Geovisualization
- Valedictorians
- Middleton - Cameron Robichaud, Practical Nursing
- COGS - Carlyle Apps, Geographic Information Systems - Cartography and Geovisualization
Burridge Campus
- President's Award - Emily Brewer, Administrative Professional
- Board of Governors' Award - Ebere Eleje, Social Services
- NSCC Alumni Award - Kaylynn Isles, Business Administration
- Nova Scotia Community College Gold Medal Award - Emily Brewer, Administrative Professional
- Governor General's Award - Amazon Mansell, Social Services
- Valedictorian - Ashley Nickerson, Practical Nursing
Cumberland Campus
- President's Award - Michael Akinnibosun, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - Geothermal
- Board of Governors' Award - Tashell Tucker, Business Administration
- NSCC Alumni Award - Tajudeen Rufai, Practical Nursing
- Nova Scotia Community College Gold Medal Award - Jennifer LeDrew, Administrative Professional
- Governor General's Award - Rachel MacDonald, Business Administration
- Valedictorian - Ivy Stright, Practical Nursing
eCampus
- President's Award - Zainab Zien Majeed, Academic and Career Connections
- Board of Governors' Award - Stephanie Tanner, Food Service and Nutrition Management
- NSCC Alumni Award - Amanda Cox, Digital Marketing
- Nova Scotia Community College Gold Medal Award - Scott Tannahill, Food Service and Nutrition Management
- Governor General's Award - Jeremy Whitenect, IT Programming
- Valedictorian - Rita Harel, Adult Learning Program
Institute of Technology Campus
- President's Award - Krista Peach, Academic and Career Connections
- Board of Governors' Award - Bruce Moore, Cyber Security
- NSCC Alumni Award - Kenzie Searle-Witsel, Academic and Career Connections
- Nova Scotia Community College Gold Medal Award - Emeka Eruokwu, IT Programming for Internet of Things
- Governor General's Award - Tiankun Deng, IT Data Analytics
- Valedictorian - Rashaan Alphaeus Jamaal Forbes, Health Information Management
Ivany Campus
- President's Award - Brittany Robb, Brick and Stone Masonry
- Board of Governors' Award - Hira Bari, Business Administration - Accounting
- NSCC Alumni Award - Mary Mach, Business Administration - Accounting
- Nova Scotia Community College Gold Medal Award - Michael Moxsom, Electrical Construction and Industrial
- Governor General's Award - Genevieve Dow, Paralegal Services
- Valedictorians
- Amy Johnston, Radio Television Journalism - Radio Performance
- Makal Murray, Child and Youth Care
- Mary Mach, Business Administration - Accounting
- Abolade Lanre Akinremi, Aircraft Maintenence Technology - Avionics
Kingstec Campus
- President's Award - Pamela Ware, Baking and Pastry Arts
- Board of Governors' Award - Selena Harbers, Social Services
- NSCC Alumni Award - Heartwill Elewosi, Disability Supports and Services
- Nova Scotia Community College Gold Medal Award - Tyler Boucher, Medical Office Administration
- Governor General's Award - Jessica West, Social Services
- Valedictorians
- Susan Wallace, Medical Office Administration
- Heartwill Elewosi, Disability Supports and Services
- Caelin Ansems, Carpentry
Lunenburg Campus
- President's Award - Shaun O'Leary, Motorcycle and Power Products Repair
- Board of Governors' Award - Uju Nwachukwu, Practical Nursing
- NSCC Alumni Award - Jaime Collicut, Disability Supports and Services
- Nova Scotia Community College Gold Medal Award - Cody Whynot, Carpentry - Certificate
- Governor General's Award - Rylee Brunt, Disability Supports and Services
- Valedictorian - Mia Fournier White, Disability Supports and Services
Pictou Campus
- President's Award - Colby Sirois, Cabinetmaking and Woodworking Techniques
- Board of Governors' Award - Carter Lycett, Business Administration
- NSCC Alumni Award - Michelle MacNeil, Social Services
- Nova Scotia Community College Gold Medal Award - Alyssa James, Administrative Professional
- Governor General's Award - Brittany Bowden, Business Administration
- Valedictorian - Maybelaine Hornilla, Business Administration
Shelburne Campus
- President's Award - Adam Yaremy, Electrical Construction and Industrial
- NSCC Alumni Award - Favour Agbonoga, Continuing Care
- Nova Scotia Community College Gold Medal Award - Allison Riewe, Continuing Care
- Valedictorian - Allison Riewe, Continuing Care
Strait Area Campus
- President's Award - Brayden Boudreau, Electrical Construction and Industrial
- Board of Governors' Award - Courage Mbah Agwa, Natural Resources Environmental Technology
- NSCC Alumni Award - Modupe Aminat Abass-Tijani, IT Generalist
- Nova Scotia Community College Gold Medal Award - Abigail Cushing, Bridge Watch Rating
- Governor General's Award - Matthew Collins, Carpentry Diploma
- Valedictorian - Modupe Aminat Abass-Tijani, IT Generalist
Sydney Waterfront Campus
- President's Award - Raj Kumar, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
- Board of Governors' Award - Kate Fraser, Early Childhood Education
- NSCC Alumni Award - Nichelle Johnson, Practical Nursing
- Nova Scotia Community College Gold Medal Award - Courtney Hall, Medical Office Administration
- Governor General's Award - Chang Lu, Therapeutic Recreation
- Valedictorians
- Alannah Bushnik, Electronic Engineering Technician
- Ivy Leon, Automotive Service and Repair
Truro Campus
- President's Award - Surbhi Sharma, Law and Security
- Board of Governors' Award - Meng Cheng Yeh, IT Systems Management and Security
- NSCC Alumni Award - Ryan Mutama, Social Services
- Nova Scotia Community College Gold Medal Award - Allison Copan, Medical Office Administration
- Governor General's Award - Sherwin Laconsay, IT Systems Management and Security
- Valedictorian - Adrian Dorey, Game Programming