Carrie Boerrichter, executive director of Lakeland College's Students' Association, is being celebrated for her service and leadership skills as the inaugural recipient of a national award.

Carrie Boerrichter holds her Rising Star Award from the Association of Managers in Canadian College, University and Student Centres.

The Rising Star Award, presented by the Association of Managers in Canadian College, University and Student Centres (AMICCUS-C), is given to a professional in their first five years of working in the student movement across Canada. Recipients are chosen for their early leadership qualities and service to advancing the students' associations in Canada. Boerrichter is the first recipient of this award.

“I am completely honoured and extremely humbled to be the first-ever recipient of the AMICCUS-C Rising Star award," Boerrichter says. “My acceptance of this award would not be possible without the past five years of working with the amazing student leaders at the Students' Association of Lakeland College and the AMICCUS-C community, as well as the knowledge, experience and relationships shared with my colleagues across Canada.”

AMICCUS-C is the professional association for staff who work in student organizations or in on-campus facilities designed to address the non-academic needs of students. They provide professional and personal development opportunities, peer support, and community for members with the goal of fostering and encouraging high standards of performance in the field.

“Though we are not surprised to see Carrie recognized for her outstanding leadership qualities, we are incredibly proud,” says Bobbi-Jo Foster, student executive chair, on behalf of the students' association. “With the dedication and passion she brings to her role with the students' association, Carrie not only is a phenomenal advocate for our students, she is also a shining example of the innovation, excellence and integrity that is such a key aspect of the Lakeland College community. Congratulations, Carrie!”

The Rising Star award was presented at the AMICCUS-C annual conference on June 23, 2021.

Born in Lloydminster, Boerrichter has been employed at Lakeland College in various capacities since 2008. She began her work with the Students' Association of Lakeland College in 2016. She is also a director/staff advisor for the Alberta Student Executive Council, a provincial advocacy organization representing the interests of over 110,000 students from 17 post-secondary institutions across Alberta.

Photo: Carrie Boerrichter holds her Rising Star Award from the Association of Managers in Canadian College, University and Student Centres.