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Congratulations to the SLC alumni, faculty, and student recognized among the 2026 Kingston and Brockville 40 Under 40 recipients. We’re proud to see members of the SLC community recognized for the impact they are making in their professions and communities. Their achievements reflect the many ways our graduates, students, and employees contribute to the communities they live and work in.
Kingston Young Professionals 40 Under 40
Members of the SLC community were among the recipients of the Kingston Economic Development Corporation’s 2026 Kingston Young Professionals 40 Under 40 Awards. This year’s recipients were honoured at a recognition event on September 16.
Among those recognized are:
• Rechell Cabresos Bernales, Founder and Chair of the Philippine Integrated Community of Kingston Ontario (PIC-KO) and affiliated with BGC Southeast; Early Childhood Education (2024)
• Kyle Compeau, City of Kingston; Police Foundations (2011)
• Reid Cunningham, Hulpr Accessible Transportation; Advertising and Marketing Communications (2020)
• Mariam Hussain, Business Development Bank of Canada; Bachelor of Business Administration (2013)
• Nikki Lance, Kingston Humane Society; Business Administration – Human Resources (2018)
• Gauge Lee Roberts, Extend-A-Family Kingston; Social Service Worker (2020)
• Ryan Luttikhuis, Kingston Canadian Film Festival; French Language (2025)
• Reid Rowe-Young, Calvin Park Public School, Limestone District School Board; Police Foundations (2009)
• Leah Sookhoo, Registered Nurse and faculty in SLC’s School of Nursing and Queen’s University’s School of Nursing
More information about the Kingston Young Professionals 40 Under 40 Awards.
Brockville Young Professionals Network 40 Under 40
Members of the SLC community are also among the 2026 Brockville Young Professionals Network 40 Under 40 recipients. The 8th annual awards celebration takes place on Friday, October 23, at the Brockville Legion.
Among those recognized are:
• Samantha Birtch, Office Manager, Leeds & Grenville Community Family Health Team; Office Administration – Legal (2011) and Office Administration – Medical (2011)
• Keirsten Burgess, Administrative Assistant, MNP; Business (2017), Business Administration – Human Resources (2018), and Bachelor of Business Administration (2020)
• Natalie Finucan, Communications Coordinator, City of Brockville; Business (2017) and Bachelor of Business Administration (2019)
• Amber Gilmour, Rideau Community Health Services; current student in Registered Nurse – Prescribing
• Matthew Linton, Land Development Specialist with the City of Kingston and Founder of Blueprint Boulevard; Civil Engineering Technology (2016)
• Noah McEvoy, Paramedic, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville; Paramedic (2017)
• Elizabeth Murray, Occupational Health and Safety RPN at Brockville General Hospital (BGH); Practical Nursing (2016)
• Joe Murray, Facilities Manager, Brockville General Hospital; Civil Engineering Technology (2011)
• Fraser Radford, Visual Artist; Visual and Creative Arts – Fine Arts (2014)
• Danielle Van Dyk, Manager of Patient Care for ODC MediSpa Brockville by Ottawa Derm and Surgery Centre; Music Theatre Performance (2010)
More information about the Brockville Young Professionals Network 40 Under 40 Awards.