DCDSB Celebrates the 2026 Distinguished Catholic Alumni Award Recipients
On Thursday, April 23, 2026, the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) recognized eight graduates at the Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation Gala with the Distinguished Catholic Alumni Award. One alumnus from each Durham Catholic secondary school was honoured for their outstanding achievements and contributions.
The Distinguished Catholic Alumni Award recognizes former DCDSB students who have achieved significant success in their chosen pathways. Through their commitment to personal excellence, award recipients have made a positive contribution to their communities and exemplify the image of the Catholic learner as outlined in the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations.
The 2026 DCDSB Distinguished Catholic Alumni Award recipients are:
- Dr. Kelly Mollon, All Saints Catholic Secondary School
- Edmar Selda, Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catholic High School
- Bernadette Santiago, Father Leo. J. Austin Catholic Secondary School
- Dr. Kacey Prentice, Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School
- Ramón K. Pérez, Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School
- Duan Asemota, Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
- Joseph DeBenedictis, St. Mary Catholic Secondary School
"We are excited to celebrate our graduates who live out the values of faith, service and excellence beyond the classroom," said Gerard Winn, Director of Education. "Their achievements reflect the very best of Catholic education and inspire our students and school communities."
Visit the Distinguished Catholic Alumni Award webpage to learn more about the award recipients.