Two outstanding members of the NC community – Ana McKnight, Development Communications Specialist, and Becky Sciliberto, Manager of Global Compliance & Reporting – along with seven outstanding NC alumni, were recognized among the distinguished recipients of Business Link Media Group’s 40 Under Forty Business Achievement Awards, May 29.
Since 2003, the 40 Under Forty Business Achievement Awards recognize business people under the age of 40 who have demonstrated an extraordinary level of success in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, and who make significant positive contributions to the local economy, community, and business ecosystem.
McKnight, currently on the path to becoming an NC alumna after completing the Teaching English as a Second Language program, played a key role in supporting the recent launch of the College’s largest fundraising campaign, the Together campaign.
Reflecting on her achievement, McKnight said: “I am honoured to be a 40 Under Forty Business Achievement Award winner among so many talented peers. I look forward to sharing this recognition with my mentors, colleagues, classmates, and team members who supported me along the way. Looking ahead, I am fully committed to furthering our collective mission of making a positive difference in our community and beyond.”
McKnight was also presented with the Best in Class Award at the ceremony, which was held at Club Italia in Niagara Falls.
Sciliberto, an alumna of the Business Administration – Accounting (Co-op) program, sees this award not as a finish line, but a new beginning and opportunity to broaden her impact and foster mentorship and positive change within her community.
“Winning this award has made me realize the power of influence and responsibility I hold,” she said. “Moving forward, my goal is to channel this energy not just into my own endeavors but into empowering those around me. I see myself stepping into a role where I can mentor and inspire the next wave of leaders, helping them to unlock their potential and forge their paths. In our community, I’m more motivated than ever to contribute meaningfully, particularly in areas that drive social change and support for those who need it most.
The awards ceremony, hosted annually by the Business Link Media Group, will take place on May 29 in Niagara Falls, offering attendees valuable networking opportunities to boost their profiles and expand their professional circles. To date, Business Link Media Group has honored more than 800 business leaders across the Niagara region.
In addition to McKnight and Sciliberto, we congratulate all distinguished Niagara College alumni who were honoured at this year’s 40 Under Forty Business Achievement Awards.
Below is the full list of all NC alumni who will receive this year’s 40 Under Forty Business Achievement Awards:
- Diana Aquino – Geographic Information Systems – Geospatial Management program, 2011
- Erin Hagar – Business Administration – Human Resources (Co-op) program, 2016
- Andrew Korchok – Public Relations program, 2012 and past NC Corporate Communications employee, 2017-2020
- Matthew Leask – International Business Management 2012
- Megan McRae – Public Relations program, 2014
- Becky Sciliberto – Business Administration – Accounting (Co-op) program, 2007
- Kiara Theodosopoulos – Business Administration – Human Resources (Co-op) program, 2015
