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JP Gladu

Category: Business
Forest Technician, 1991

JP Gladu, Founder and Principal of Mokwateh, previously led the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business, launching initiatives such as The Aboriginal Business Report. He spearheaded the 'Procurement Champions' initiative, driving billions in investments into Canada’s Indigenous economy. Gladu serves on multiple corporate boards and is a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. An advocate for Indigenous leadership, he received the Public Policy Award in 2024. His college education transformed his academic struggles into a successful forestry career, forming the basis for his significant contributions to the industry and Indigenous business.

Carter Simpson

Category: Health Sciences
Community Integration Through Cooperative Education (CICE) - Health and Fitness Promotion, 2016

Special Olympic medalist Carter Simpson is an inspiration to all that meet him. He does not see that he has a disability, saying “I love having Down Syndrome”. He has embodied Fitness and Health Promotion in his everyday life. College education prepared Carter and gave him the confidence to gain independence in the adult world. He continues to win medals, but above all, he encourages people of all ages and abilities to reach their potential. Every day is a celebration for Carter, with a flash of his smile and the crinkle of his eyes, he lights up a room.