On January 12, Durham College (DC) held a Student and Donor Recognition Evening in appreciation of the college’s generous donors and hard-working scholarship and bursary recipients.

Hosted at DC’s Centre for Food, the evening began with donors enjoying a meal and address from Emma Nicholls, a DC scholarship recipient and journalism – print student.

“When someone acknowledges your hard work with the donation of a scholarship, there are simply no words to convey the appreciation and relief that is felt,” said Nicholls. “I want to thank the donors for sharing their resources to show all of the recipients that we made the right choice by coming to school. We wouldn’t be receiving a quality education without your support and generosity.”

After dinner, donors were invited to a dessert reception where they were joined by 150 student recipients. Over a mix of desserts, coffee, tea and punch, donors had a chance to mingle and find out more about the hard-working students receiving the generous awards.

“We are all very proud to celebrate these students as they represent the high-quality, success and calibre of all Durham College students,” said DC President Don Lovisa. “Having had the opportunity to meet many of the 150 students who were on hand, I have further reassurance that our future is in good hands.”

Each year the Durham College Scholarship program recognizes academic excellence by providing in-course scholarships to the top two students in each diploma program. In 2014, 220 students were recognized for their academic excellence, along with 140 students who benefitted thanks to the generosity of individual and corporate Donors.

DC is also committed to meeting the financial need of its post-secondary and returning students. The bursaries provided to these students help support their personal commitment to improve their own lives and the lives of their families.

Durham College is grateful for the encouragement and endorsement from all of its donors to help all students succeed.