Dedicated College Employee Receives Award
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An employee of Okanagan College in Vernon has been honoured for her work to build connections between the College, the community and Indigenous people and their culture.
Marilyn Alexis, an Aboriginal Transition Planner, was named the gold medal winner for the Leadership Excellence Award for non-managerial staff at the Colleges and Institutes Canada 2019 Awards of Excellence in Niagara Falls.
Vernon campus Regional Dean Jane Lister says Alexis has has brought incredible energy and vision to the college.
“She has been instrumental in recruiting Indigenous students, she’s dedicated hundreds of hours to create a beautiful indigenous garden on our campus, and she’s been a leader in hosting events in honour of women who have experienced abuse or trauma.”
