Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2024!

As part of the nomination process, certain requirements are taken into consideration:

• Nominee’s Interpersonal, Communication, and Teamwork Skills
• Nominee’s involvement in student and/or community activities
• Nominee’s Public Speaking Skills
• Nominee must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above and meet all other requirements to graduate at selection time (verified by the Registrar’s Office)
• Nominee is required to submit a resume and a professional head & shoulder picture

NOTE: Required documents (resume and picture) if not attached to the original nomination form, must be submitted no later than Friday, April 12, 2024 or the nomination is considered void. Documents not submitted via the nomination form can be sent to registrar.services@nbcc.ca

Selection Process

Nominees with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above (who meet all other requirements to graduate) will be moved forward to the next stage of the Valedictorian Selection Process.  Each qualified candidate will be required to give a formal presentation to the Campus Valedictorian Selection Committee no later than May 3, 2024.  Use the following guidelines for the presentation:

Presentation Guidelines:

• Maximum of Five minutes in length (this is not the actual speech; you present the concept & content of the speech).
• No visual aids permitted (oral presentation only)
• Be prepared to answer questions during the presentation.
• Briefly outline the activities and education/background that led you to NBCC.

Answer the following questions during the presentation:

• What message would you relay to graduates if selected to deliver the valedictory address?
• What volunteering have you done on campus and in the community?
• What impact has volunteering had on you and your life choices?
• Why do you feel you should deliver the valedictory address to this year’s graduates?
• What do you feel you have learned at NBCC which makes you an exceptional employee and a responsible citizen in your community?

Deadline for all Presentations to be completed no later than Friday, May 3-2024

All candidates will be contacted by the Valedictorian Selection Committee with final results no later than Friday, May 17-2024.

Valedictorians must submit a copy of their final valedictory address (no longer than 5 minutes) to the Campus Valedictorian Selection Committee no later than Friday, May 24, 2024.

Students are full partners in the learning process and the central focus of all campus activities. This award is for a current student who has made an exceptional leadership contribution within an NBCC campus and the communities they serve. One (1) award per Academic School.

The Governor General’s Academic Medals recognize the outstanding scholastic achievements of students across Canada. The Collegiate Bronze Medal is awarded to the student who has the highest overall average upon graduation from approved college and university programs. One (1) award per Academic School.

The Highest Academic Standing in a Program award recognizes the student in each program who has successfully completed and achieved the highest academic standing within the program. The award recipient must have achieved an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher. One (1) award per program per campus.

Students who have successfully completed all requirements for graduation and have attained the required overall 3.5 grade point average will receive the designation of Honours. Students who achieve ‘Honours Status’ will be recognized with an honours cord to be worn during their graduation ceremony.

Students who served in a leadership role with the NBCC Student Union will be recognized with a white cord to be worn during their graduation ceremony.

The NBCC Student Union is offering up to 50 $250 graduation bursaries to deserving June 2024 graduates. To be eligible for these bursaries, students must be a member of the NBCC Class of 2024 and have made significant contributions to their local or provincial Student Unions and the larger College community during their time at NBCC. Graduates can self-nominate, or be nominated by a fellow NBCC student or staff member. Learn more and complete the online bursary application form. Have questions? Email nbccsu@nbcc.ca for more information.

Application deadline: Friday, June 7, 2024