HILLFIELD STRATHALLAN COLLEGE HONOURS ROBERT (BOB) YOUNG ’72
AS THE 2010-2011 ALUMNUS OF DISTINCTION

The HSC Alumni of Distinction Award annually celebrates the achievements of Alumni who have lived the aspirations of the HillfieldStrathallanCollege’s Vision, and have developed into global citizens who better the world around them.

Hamilton, ON

HSC is proud to announce that the 2010-2011 Alumni Award of Distinction recipient is Mr. Bob Young, Class of 1972.
Bob Young is a highly successful entrepreneur, well known for co-founding Red Hat, the open source software company which provides hardware and software vendors a standard platform on which to certify their technology. In 2003 Bob purchased the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, much to the excitement of Hamilton Fans; his dedication to supporting our local CFL team is unquestionable, and his family roots to Hamilton go back many decades. Currently, Bob is the founder and CEO of Lulu.com, a premiere international marketplace for new digital content on the Internet.  Bob’s trademark baseball cap routinely advertises his various allegiances to these organizations.

The Award selection process comprises a formal selection committee of alumni, staff and community leaders who are given the difficult task of selecting the recipient from many excellent nominees. The committee’s unanimous selection of Mr. Young for the 2010-2011 Academic year is in recognition of his outstanding successes in business and leadership, as well as his multi-faceted philanthropic endeavours locally, nationally and internationally.
Former Award recipients include:
Mr. Colin Glassco ’61 ~ Businessman and Philanthropist
Dr. Sheila Singh ’90 ~ Pediatric Neurosurgeon
Dr. Gail Erlick Robinson ’60     ~  Professor of Psychiatry and Obstetrics/Gynaecology
Mr. Steve Paikin ’78 ~ Journalist, Producer, Author
Mr. Ron Bremner ’67~ Businessman, Sports Marketer, Management Consultant

Mr. Young will be honoured on Friday, September 17, 2010 when he will address the Senior School as a leader who will inspire our next generation.   As part of this program a scholarship award will be created in Mr. Young’s name, which will be presented to a deserving graduating student in 2011 to assist with their post-secondary education.  In addition, an engraved “Alumnus of Distinction” oak chair will be added to the formal collection in Lawson Hall to commemorate Mr. Young’s award and achievements.  In October Mr. Young will return to the College with other HSC Business Leader Alumni to conduct an Entrepreneurs’ Panel with Senior School students, exploring leadership and creativity.
To learn more about the Alumni Award of Distinction, please visit http://www.hsc.on.ca/alumni/award-distinction.html
Current Patrons of the College are Mr. Michael G. DeGroote (Hon. ’09), The Honourable Colin Lazier ’35, Mrs. Joyce Young ’43 and Mr. William H. Young ’35.

Since 1901, Hillfield Strathallan College has served the Hamilton and Golden Horseshoe area by providing young people with extraordinary educational opportunities. It offers an enriched academic, arts and athletic program, through its four schools, from early Montessori ages and JK to Grade 12.  Now in its second century, Hillfield Strathallan College remains committed to excellence achieved through a broad approach to education that integrates academic training, character development, and social skills to nurture the whole student. A successful blending of tradition and innovation, together with a strong partnership between home and school, has created a dynamic learning environment and a cohesive community where students are encouraged to become good citizens, strong leaders, and lifelong learners. For more information, visit: www.hsc.on.ca