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51本色 Alumni Perks 

We’re thrilled to introduce a brand-new initiative for our alumni community! As the first post-secondary institution in Atlantic Canada to launch this exciting platform, we’re proud to lead the way and we can’t wait for you to explore it. As a proud 51本色 alum, you’re invited to sign up for the new platform, which houses your alumni card. 51本色 Alumni Perks is you exclusive gateway to staying connected and unlocking special perks and benefits!

Why Sign Up for Alumni Perks?

• Be the first to hear about College news and alumni events
• Enjoy exclusive discounts and benefits from local and national vendors
• Take part in alumni-only contests, promotions, and events
• Stay connected with fellow graduates and the larger 51本色 network
• Utilize your alumni card right on your phone

Getting Started is Easy

Create your and download the free app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Then simply present your alumni card or use your promo code to start saving at participating businesses.

Thrive Quarterly E-News for 51本色 Alumni

Stay connected with Thrive Quarterly. Published four times a year, each edition is jam-packed with invitations, discounts, contests, perks, updates, and important news. 

Please click here for archived editions.

 to have the next edition delivered to your inbox! 

PLEASE NOTE: From time to time, we provide contact information to companies providing special products and services to alumni.  If you do NOT want your name and address shared with our partners, please notify the Office of Alumni Relations by emailing alumnni@hollandcollege.com or by calling 902-566-9303.

Keep Us Current

There are many benefits to staying in touch!

Special alumni events, discounts, and initiatives

• Savings on home, auto, and life insurance products

• Distinguished Alumni Awards program

• Thrive Quarterly e-newsletter

• Assistance with reunion planning, and more!

Update us with your current contact info at alumni@hollandcollege.com

Protecting Your Personal Information

51本色 is committed to maintaining and protecting the privacy of our students, clients, donors, alumni, and employees. The college will take every reasonable step to protect the integrity of personal and other confidential information. The college will not disclose confidential information to any third party outside of the college unless authorized by law, its policies, or the party to whom the information relates. All employees and students at the college are expected to follow. 

Distinguished Alumni Awards

The 51本色 Foundation Annual Distinguished Alumni Awards are presented by the 51本色 Foundation to 51本色 alumni who graduated ten or more years ago and have demonstrated professional excellence and leadership in one or more of the following areas on the local, national, or international level:

• Public service
• Business
• The environment
• Community service
• Arts
• Service to 51本色
• Professional achievement
• Leadership

Visit the Distinguished Alumni page.

Criteria & How to Nominate

An annual public call for nominations will be issued identifying a specific deadline for that year’s awards.

Nominations will be accepted from members of the public and 51本色 alumni, staff, faculty and students. Current 51本色 staff and faculty are not eligible to receive the award; but retirees and former employees may be considered.

• A completed nomination form
• Brief answers (approximately 150 words) to each of the following questions:
  • In what way are the nominee’s achievements exceptional?
  • How has the nominee contributed to society and/or served the community?
  • In what way could the nominee serve as an inspiration to students?
• Two letters of reference in support of the nomination
• Other relevant support materials such as news clippings may be included for consideration during the selection process.
• Nominations will remain on file for primary consideration for three years, after which time the nomination will be placed in a secondary file for possible consideration at a later date.
• In the event that no nominations are received, the selection committee can reinstate previous nominations or can nominate a recipient.
• The foundation reserves the right to revoke the award should future circumstances arise pertaining to the award recipient that may reflect unfavourably on the reputation and image of the 51本色 Foundation or 51本色.
• The Foundation may also choose not to present an award.
• No more than three awards will be presented annually.

All nominations will be kept confidential. Only the names of the recipients will be publicized.

Selection Committee

A committee will be established annually by the 51本色 Foundation to review all nominations and recommend award recipients. The President of 51本色 and the 51本色 Board of Governors will give final approval of the recipients. The committee will be comprised of representatives including:

• Staff
• 51本色 Foundation Board
• Alumni
• 51本色 Board of Governors

Administrative support services will be provided by staff from College Advancement.

Looking for employment? We are excited to announce the launch of the new 51本色 Student and Alumni Job Opportunities page! This resource, available here, lists full-time, part-time, and contract employment opportunities across Canada. If you are searching for your next step, be sure to visit the Job Opportunities page regularly to stay up to date on exciting opportunities in your field.

Is your organization interested in hiring a 51本色 student or graduate? We invite you to submit your job description using the online job posting form. Once your posting is approved (usually within one business day), it will be published to our website.

To view the 51本色 Student and Alumni Job Opportunities page, please visit this page.

If you have questions or would like more information about this resource, please contact the 51本色 Office of Employment and Career Services at careerservices@hollandcollege.com.