Georgian President and CEO Brian Tamblyn (left) has received an honorary degree from Huntington University for his visionary leadership. The presentation took place at an October 2009 convocation ceremony at the Barrie Campus.

“To achieve excellence requires tremendous dedication and perseverance,” said Huntington University President Dr. Kevin McCormick.

“Huntington University is honoured to recognize Brian Tamblyn for his contributions to Huntington University and to his community. Huntington University is proud to bestow its highest honour upon Mr. Tamblyn for the exemplary leadership he has demonstrated within academia and the community.”

The Chancellor of Huntington University, Dr. Edward Conroy, added, “Convocation provides a wonderful opportunity for Huntington University to recognize outstanding citizens for their tremendous efforts, accomplishments and contributions to the communities they serve.”

Tamblyn was awarded the “Doctorate of Sacred Letter” honorary degree in recognition of his role in the development and fostering of educational partnerships between northern universities and other communities.

With more than 25 years of college management experience, Tamblyn held various vice-presidential portfolios in the areas of human resources, student services and community and business development before his appointment to Georgian.

For the past 10 years, Tamblyn has been instrumental in creating the first college-university partnership between Georgian and Huntington University in Sudbury, a model that has become a template for countless relationships on provincial, national and international levels.

In addition to providing leadership work to the College and its partnering institutions, Tamblyn also serves on a number of organizational committees for the provincial college system.

As well, he has served as a volunteer to a number of community groups, including Royal Victoria Hospital, the YMCA, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and many more. In 2003, he was awarded The Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal for his strong support of community development.

Tamblyn’s educational accomplishments include a Master of Education degree from the University of Toronto, a Bachelor of Administrative Studies and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from York University.

In addition, he is a certified human resources professional designated by the Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario.

Laurentian University is the University Partnership Centre’s largest partner. Huntington University, a federated partner and founding member of Laurentian University, has maintained a long-standing tradition of presenting students and distinguished partners with awards and honorary degrees.