Durham College (DC) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2023 Alumni of Distinction award. 

Christine Cunningham (Social Service Worker, 2015), Stew MacDonald (Sports Administration, 1981) and Tre Sanderson (Culinary Management, 2015) have all been selected to receive the honour this year.  

Christine Cunningham has become a leader in the field of perinatal mental health, running a successful counselling private practice. She is also the founder and executive director of Perinatal Wellbeing Ontario (PWO). 

Stew MacDonald is a senior executive with the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League. Throughout his tenure, the team has won multiple Stanley Cup championships, hosted the NHL’s first ever outdoor game and relocated to a new, state-of-the-art arena. 

Tre Sanderson made history last year as the first Black winner of Top Chef Canada. He has worked in some of Toronto’s best kitchens throughout his career and incorporates his diverse culinary influences into his creations. 

The awards will be presented at Spring Convocation in June. Click here for more information on this year’s nominees.