Congratulations Emily Ecker
Mohawk employee receives 2017 YWCA Hamilton Women of Distinction Award
Congratulations to Emily Ecker on receiving the 2017 YWCA Hamilton Women of Distinction Award in the Education and Mentorship category.
Emily is Mohawk’s Manager of Community Access and Engagement at Mohawk College. Throughout her distinguished career, Emily has led innovative projects including the School College Work Initiative, the Community Integration through
Cooperative Education (CICE) program, and City School by Mohawk. Emily is a champion for making education accessible to all and her efforts within the college and out in the community have opened a world of opportunities for Hamiltonians.
“Emily’s recognition by the YWCA of Hamilton is well-deserved. We are proud of Emily’s outstanding work in strengthening the connections between our college and the communities we serve.”
Congratulations also to Mohawk part-time faculty member Dr. Maja Jovanovic and Gabriela Covaci with Mohawk Employment Services on their nominations.
There were a record 72 nominations for the 41st annual Women of Distinction Awards. YWCA Hamilton's Women of Distinction Awards recognize outstanding women and organizations who are committed to the development of other women and to the overall improvement of the community. The Women of Distinction Awards are nationally recognized as one of the most prestigious awards for women. YWCAs across Canada join in the celebration each year, honouring the remarkable achievements of women.
Mohawk College educates and serves more than 32,500 full-time, part-time, apprenticeship and international students at four main campuses in Hamilton, Ontario and learning hubs across Hamilton through City School by Mohawk, as well as at the Mohawk College Mississauga Campus in partnership with triOS College. Mohawk is committed to upholding an equitable, diverse and inclusive learning, working and engaging environment for students, employees and the community. The college is among the top colleges for applied research in Canada. It has been named one of Hamilton-Niagara’s top employers and one of Canada’s greenest employers, and holds a GOLD STARS rating from AASHE for sustainability achievements. More than 165,000 people have graduated from Mohawk since it was founded.