Fleming College

Congratulations to Allison Galbraith, who is the recipient of the Fleming Business Student Award at the 2020 Businesswomen of the Year Awards!

Allison, who recently completed her final semester of Fleming’s Business Administration – Human Resources Management Advanced Diploma program, will receive the Women’s Business Network of Peterborough (WBN) award via mail as the WBN Awards Gala was cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. This award is sponsored by Inclusive Advisory.

“Each year, we continue to be amazed by the talent, dedication and enthusiasm of our post-secondary students,” said Grace Reynolds, WBN President. “Allison is an inspiring student leader who has demonstrated academic achievement in her respective discipline, as well as professional promise. On behalf of myself, the Board of Directors and WBN, we congratulate Allison on receiving this award and wish her much success.”

Allison is proud of this achievement and recognition. “It’s rewarding, and I feel grateful for the network of connections I’ve made at Fleming,” said Allison, who is completing her full semester placement with Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) focusing on Health and Safety.

Allison has a passion for the area of Health and Safety in Human Resources and aims to work in that field after graduating from Fleming College this year. During her placement at PRHC, Allison conducted mask fit testing for all employees, worked with the Health and Safety Department on the development of a new Supervisor Competency Training Program, participated in working groups throughout the hospital, and created risk assessments.

“It was a phenomenal experience to see behind-the-scenes of many PRHC operations,” said Allison on working amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. “I found it particularly interesting the variety of skills and roles involved in every process. It was a hands-on, real-world experience that allowed me to try a little bit of everything while taking on significant responsibility in Health and Safety.”

Allison was nominated for the Fleming Student Business Award by program coordinator Joanne Tully for her leadership skills, engagement in class, volunteer experience, dedication and more. In addition to serving as Student Governor on Fleming’s Board of Governors, Allison maintains a 3.8 GPA, is a Peer Mentor, volunteers at Fleming’s Open House and Orientation events, is a student member of the Human Resources Professionals Association (Peterborough Chapter), volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and has taught math, English and physical education in Tanzania, Africa.

Outside of school, work and volunteer activities, Allison is a wife and mother. The Fleming student said returning to school as a mature student with a young son was intimidating at first, but the resources and supports at Fleming College helped with the transition.

“I quickly learned being a mature student is respected in the Fleming community,” she shared. “Advice I’d give to other parents is to take the leap, you will surprise yourself with how quickly you can fit Fleming into your life.”

In addition to winning the Fleming Business Student Award at the 2020 Businesswomen of the Year Awards, Allison has been recognized for her academic achievements several times during her Fleming studies. She earned the Outstanding Student Award, received a Dean’s Letter for all semesters, and was awarded the Human Resources Professional Association Award.

She is currently working towards her Canadian Registered Safety Professional Designation through the University of Fredericton and Certified Human Resources Professional Designation (CHRP), governed by the Human Resources Professionals Association. Allison is committed to lifelong learning and holds a diploma in Police Foundations and certificates in CPR/First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention and Code White – emergency response to a violent person.

Congratulations, Allison!