OC to honour local leader
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Okanagan College is recognizing Kelowna’s former mental health leader with its highest honour.
The college has given its 2024 Honour Fellow award to Shelagh Turner, the former Canadian Mental Health Association Kelowna chief executive officer. Turner will be honoured during the institution’s graduation ceremony on Saturday afternoon.
The college has been presenting its Honorary Fellow and Distinguished Service awards to deserving individuals as part of its annual convocation ceremonies. The awards recognize distinguished achievement or service, and the recipients represent a broad spectrum of regional, provincial, national and international contributions.
“When we look at how the CMHA grew both in terms of services and its impact during the years that Shelagh Turner was at the helm, it’s nothing short of remarkable,” Okanagan College president Dr. Neil Fassina said in a press release.
“She has demonstrated true leadership and vision by bringing people together, building collaborative and innovative approaches to complex issues, and refusing to give up. Her achievements inspire all of us and we’re so proud to be recognizing Shelagh as an Honorary Fellow and esteemed member of our college community.”
Turner led CMHA Kelowna from 2005 until her retirement in 2022. Under her tenure, CMHA expanded its services to include operating more than 300 supportive housing units, as well as resources designed to reduce and ultimately prevent homelessness.
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