Collège Boréal professor Marc Hébert wins Ontario Minister of Colleges and Universities’ Award of Excellence
May 16 2024 - 12:12PM
At the annual Minister of Colleges and Universities Awards for
Excellence ceremony, Marc Hébert, who teaches in the forestry and
wildlife programs at Collège Boréal’s School of Environment and
Natural Resources, received one of these prestigious awards today
in the Everyday Hero category.
Professor Hébert’s achievements for 2022–2023 include a
significant contribution to the City of Greater Sudbury Council’s
Regreening Advisory Panel (VETAC). Among other things, Marc Hébert
identified improvements needed in the region’s tree production
process and proposed concrete solutions.
Professor Hébert’s commitment has also fostered close ties with
Indigenous communities in Northern Ontario. One notable initiative
is the establishment of an Indigenous medicinal garden catering to
these communities’ needs for traditional plants.
Other projects involving regional forestry companies and
establishing hands-on camps to develop key skills in demand on the
job market are also among Marc Hébert’s achievements. These
initiatives are backed by ongoing support for economic growth in
the region and the forestry sector through four applied research
projects, providing the College’s students with internships and
hands-on learning opportunities.
Quotes
“The Minister of Colleges and Universities’ Award of Excellence
presented to Marc Hébert is an outstanding example of the
dedication and expertise that Collège Boréal’s students enjoy.
Professor Hébert’s humble commitment to the various environmental
and community initiatives he is involved in is a true source of
inspiration for today’s youth and tomorrow’s
professionals.”
– Daniel Giroux, President
of Collège Boréal
“Thanks to his pragmatic approach to the issues surrounding
reforestation, his knowledge of the realities of the forestry
sector, and his involvement with Indigenous communities, Marc
Hébert instills an innovative and inclusive approach in every
student he comes into contact with, day after day. Professor
Hébert, a man of modesty, exerts a profound influence on his
Collège Boréal graduates, making him an authentic everyday
hero.”
– Daniel Leduc, Dean of the
School of Environment and Natural Resources and the School of
Trades and Applied Technology at Collège Boréal
“Given his wealth of knowledge and infectious passion for
forestry, studying with my professor, Marc Hébert, is a
particularly motivating and rewarding experience. Whether in the
classroom or out in the field, his exemplary availability and
tireless commitment to finding the best way to teach us are
undeniable assets that contribute to our academic success and for
which we’re very grateful.”
– Mia Vincent, a student in
theForestry and Wildlife Technician program at Collège Boréal
Quick Facts
- The 2022–2023 Minister of Colleges and Universities’ Awards of
Excellence recognized 15 individuals from a pool of 480 nominations
submitted by the province’s colleges and universities.
- Introduced in 2020, the Minister of Colleges and Universities
Awards for Excellence highlight the outstanding work of professors,
instructors, staff, and graduate students at Ontario’s colleges and
universities.
Related Links
- Minister of Colleges and Universities’ Awards of Excellence
2022–2023
- Forestry and Wildlife Technician Program
- Forestry Technology Program
Information
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