Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 2023!

Graduates can nominate themselves or be nominated by an NBCC staff member or fellow student. 

Nomination criteria:

• A year-to-date GPA of 3.5
• Demonstrated interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Involvement in community and student activities

Nomination forms must be submitted to registrar.services@nbcc.ca by Friday, March 31, 2023, at 4 p.m.

Nomination form (pdf)

Selection Process

Nominees will be contacted and asked to submit the following documentation:

• Resume
• Strengths and volunteer activities
• Submission deadline: Friday, April 14, 2023, at 4 p.m.

Each nominee will be required to give a formal presentation to the Campus Valedictorian Selection Committee under the following guidelines:

• Five minutes in length
• Deliver the valedictory address at more than one ceremony at the same campus if applicable
• Biography with a focus on activities and education that led to NBCC
• Answer the following questions:
  • What volunteering have you done on campus? 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 message would you relay to graduates if you are selected to deliver the valedictory address?
  • What do you feel you have learned at NBCC that would make you an exceptional employee and a responsible citizen in your community?
• Be prepared to answer questions.
• Deadline: Friday, April 28, 2023, at 4 p.m.

Successful candidates will be contacted by Wednesday, May 3, 2023. Valedictorians must submit a copy of their valedictory address (no longer than 5 minutes) to the Chair, Campus Valedictorian Selection Committee by Monday May 15, 2023, at 4 p.m.

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 plan 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.