51³Ô¹Ïapp

This week, 51³Ô¹Ïapp welcomed 3,210 graduates into its network of more than 100,000 alumni, whose collective contributions are shaping a vibrant social and economic future for New Brunswick. Nine ceremonies took place across the College’s six campus communities.

“At 51³Ô¹Ïapp, our students never separate what they’re learning from what they’re willing to contribute,” said Mary Butler, President and CEO of 51³Ô¹Ïapp. “Over the past decade, our students have volunteered more than 90,000 hours—pouring their hearts and talent into creating real impact across our province.”

51³Ô¹Ïapp graduates also have promising employment prospects to look forward to after graduation. A one-year graduate follow-up survey found that 92 per cent of 51³Ô¹Ïapp’s Class of 2024 were employed one year following graduation. Of these graduates, 79 per cent are working in jobs related to their field of study, with 96 per cent working in New Brunswick.

“Our employers need you. Our communities need you. Our province needs you,” Butler emphasized in her address to graduates this week. “Every year, 51³Ô¹Ïapp graduates step directly into the workforce, into communities, and into roles where they make an immediate impact. You are part of that story now.”

MEDIA CONTACT:

Strategic Communications Team, 51³Ô¹Ïapp
communications@nbcc.ca

ABOUT 51³Ô¹Ïapp:

As one of New Brunswick’s largest postsecondary education institutions, 51³Ô¹Ïapp drives social and economic wellbeing across the province. 51³Ô¹Ïapp welcomes more than 12,000 learners each year through quality-assured, relevant training opportunities. 51³Ô¹Ïapp is committed to accelerating skills development, innovating educational delivery, and reaching unprecedented numbers of New Brunswickers. Find out more at: .

BACKGROUNDER: The following backgrounder provides information on valedictorians from each 51³Ô¹Ïapp Campus, as well as recipients of the 2026 51³Ô¹Ïapp Student Excellence in Leadership awards and Governor General’s Academic Medals.

VALEDICTORIANS

• Fredericton Campus: Tracey Hanlon, Wesley Armour School of Business, Business Administration: Accounting
• Miramichi Campus: Amanda Munn, School of Arts, Community & Protective Services, Early Childhood Education
• Moncton Campus (Ceremony 1): Hannah-Jayne Munro, Wesley Armour School of Business, Business Administration: Accounting
• Moncton Campus (Ceremony 2): Zoë Charron, School of Health & Wellness, Practical Nurse
• Moncton Campus (Ceremony 3): Melana Williams, School of Trades, Carpentry
• Saint John Campus: Samantha Keays, School of Arts, Community & Protective Services, Early Childhood Education
• St. Andrews Campus: Christianna Howard, School of Trades, Electrical: Industrial
• Woodstock Campus: Ashlie White, School of Arts, Community & Protective Services, Human Service Practitioner

STUDENT EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS

This award recognizes a graduating student who has made an exceptional leadership contribution within an 51³Ô¹Ïapp campus and/or the community they serve. There is one award per Academic School.

• School of Arts, Community and Protective Services: Sarry Lilly, Social Service Community Worker, Fredericton Campus
• School of Engineering Technologies: Ben Macaulay, Electronics Engineering Technology, Saint John Campus
• School of Health and Wellness: Anthony (Tony) Odetola, Practical Nurse, Woodstock Campus
• School of Hospitality and Tourism: Monica Cabral, Hotel & Restaurant Management, Moncton Campus
• School of Information Technology: Darren Rayan Tcheuffa, Information Technology: Software Development, Moncton Campus
• School of Professional and Part-time Learning: David Rhyno, Applied Studies Mentorship, Fredericton Campus
• School of Trades: Muthu Kumaran Chandra Sekaran, CNC Machining, Moncton Campus
• Wesley Armour School of Business: Blessing Uduak Godfrey, Administrative Professional: French Second Language, Fredericton Campus

GOVERNOR GENERAL’S ACADEMIC MEDAL RECIPIENTS: 

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. There is one award per 51³Ô¹Ïapp campus.

• Fredericton Campus: Ralph Vhulete Buniel Acosta, Wesley Armour School of Business, Business Administration: Management
• Miramichi Campus: Bianca Fournier, School of Arts, Community & Protective Services, Social Service Community Worker
• Moncton Campus: Chen Liu, School of Arts, Community & Protective Services, Early Childhood Education
• Saint John Campus: Samantha Keays, School of Arts, Community & Protective Services, Early Childhood Education
• St. Andrews Campus: Nike Shittu, School of Health & Wellness, Practical Nurse
• Woodstock Campus: Angela Sibley, School of Health & Wellness, Practical Nurse