LETHBRIDGE – A woman who has helped shaped some of the best broadcasters in the business received a very special award from Lethbridge College, 32 years after she crossed the stage.
Lisa Ford is this year’s “Career Virtuoso” award recipient. She graduated from the Communication Arts program in 1984 and has been the news director at Global Saskatoon for almost three decades.
“It’s a honour, first of all, with this award. But it’s been a trip down memory lane because not only did I get my kick start for my career here, but I also met my husband at this college,” Ford said. “We got engaged and got married and 32 years later here we are back at the college, and it’s been fantastic.”
Ford was a big part in making what was STV in Saskatoon to what is now Global News. She was one of five winners at the Honouring Excellence awards, recognizing Lethbridge College alumni who have excelled in their careers, community involvement and lives.
“A lot of our alumni are doing an amazing thing in the community, and not only the community but all over the world,” Brett Wolfer, head of Lethbridge College Alumni Committee said. “This is just something we like to hold to honour them.”
Other award recipients include Randy Dunlop who received the 2016 Honoury Degree for his outstanding work in the automobile industry in Lethbridge.
Rob Parsons graduated from the welding program in 2010 and is this year’s “Rising Star.” Parsons lost the use of his legs in a 2011 motocross accident and created a hand-controlled drift car.
Ford, like all the award winners, was humbled to even be recognized for the hard work she has put in throughout her career.
“It meant so much to me,” Ford said. “It took me probably about a day and a half to even really be able to talk about it and that’s how much it meant to me.”
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