Congratulations to the Class of 2022!

Selection Process

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

• Resume
• Strengths and volunteer activities
• Submission deadline: Monday, May 23, 2022, 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
• 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, June 3, 2022, at 4 p.m.

Successful candidates will be contacted by Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Valedictorians must submit a copy of their valedictory address (no longer than 4 minutes) to their Campus Student Life Officer by Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 4 p.m.

This year, the NBCC Student Union is awarding 25 $250 bursaries to 2022 NBCC graduates who have made positive contributions to student life and in their communities. Graduates can self-nominate for the bursary. Alternatively, NBCC staff and students can nominate a deserving graduate. Nominations must be submitted by Monday, June 13, at 4 p.m.

Eligibility requirements:

• Be a member of the June 2022 NBCC graduating class
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and perseverance throughout the academic year
• Preference will be shown to graduates who are involved in their campus and local communities and display a willingness to help others

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.

For more than 140 years, the Governor General’s Academic Medals have recognized the outstanding scholastic achievements of students in Canada. The Collegiate Bronze Medal is awarded to the student who has the highest overall average upon graduation from approved college and university programs. This award is presented to the graduate by a member of NBCC’s Board of Governors.

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.  

Students who have successfully completed all requirements for graduation and have attained the required grade point average will receive the designation of Honours symbolized by the receipt of an Honours Cord from the Regional Director.