Congratulations, Alumni Award Recipients

Assiniboine 2022

ALUMNI AWARDS

BARRY LAROCQUE

Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient

LaRocque is a three-time graduate of Assiniboine, who has served as a member of the college's Foundation board, the School of Trades program advisory committee, and as Campaign Cabinet member of the Prairie Innovation Centre campaign. He is the CEO and owner of the Atom-Jet Group in Brandon, MB—one of Manitoba’s Top 50 fastest growing companies.

NICOLE KOROWAY

One to Watch Alumni Award Recipient

Koroway is a two-time graduate of Assiniboine, earning her Comprehensive Health Care Aide certificate in 2011, followed by her Practical Nursing diploma in 2015. She has held numerous positions at the Dauphin Hospital where she is currently a Licensed Practical Nurse on the Operating Room unit.

TERE STYKALO

Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient

Stykalo (CPA, CGA) is a partner with MNP in Dauphin, MB. He received his Business Administration diploma with Assiniboine in 1991. He has been an active volunteer in the Parkland community with a focus in the agriculture industry. Tere, wife Tracy and family, operate a farm near Dauphin. Most recently, Tere was awarded the 2020 Dauphin Agriculture Society Lifetime Membership Award.

JADELYN MCKAY

One to Watch Alumni Award Recipient

McKay earned her Practical Nursing diploma in 2017and her Applied Counselling Certificate in 2021. Through her position as Wellness Worker/Assistant Case Manager for the Dibishkoo Nide Niniijaanis program (Jordan’s Principle) in Tootinaowaziibeeng, she aims to bring awareness of her culture and traditions to the children and families she works with.

Assiniboine‘s Alumni Association is proud to congratulate the 2022 Alumni Award recipients.

MEET THE RECIPIENTS

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DALLAS FLETT-WAPASH

One to Watch Alumni Award Recipient

Flett-Wapash was one of two artists invited to participate in the Aabijijiwan Media Lab Summer 2021 residency program and has hosted several interactive presentations and workshops at schools in Indigenous communities in several provinces. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge.

CARLA GIBSON

Excellence in Education Award Recipient

Gibson has been a full-time instructor in the Social Service Worker program since 2015. She brings years of education and experience in the social work industry to her students. She demonstrates leadership and enthusiasm and encourages her students to consider all perspectives resulting in highly skilled graduates from the program.

KAYLA GILLIS

One to Watch Alumni Award Recipient

Gillis put her natural insight into the agricultural industry to use in Assiniboine’s Agribusiness program. Since graduating in 2008 she has achieved multiple post-graduate certifications that have helped provide exceptional service to her clients as a Consultant with IG Wealth Management. She is highly dedicated to the Dauphin community and serves on many national and local boards.

KENT WIEB

Excellence in Education Award Recipient

Wieb began his career as a Business Administration instructor at Assiniboine in 2000 and recently retired after 21 years with the college. Kent had a profound impact on many Assiniboine graduates in the Parkland community, both as an instructor and as a volunteer for the Students’ Association.