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May 6, 2026 | 4:29 PM
A Red Deer Polytechnic instructor has been named a recipient of the 2026 Alberta Colleges and Institutes Faculties Association (ACIFA) Distinguished Instructor Award.
Visual art instructor Marnie Blair was presented with the prestigious award that recognizes outstanding post-secondary instructors across Alberta.
She received the award at the 2026 ACIFA Conference held May 3-5 in Jasper, where she also delivered a presentation titled Collective Care and Creative Risk.
“Marnie’s commitment to fostering creativity and technical skill in her students is extraordinary,” said Dr. Robbie Halonen, Dean of the School of Arts and Education at Red Deer Polytechnic, in a media release. “Receiving nominations from both colleagues and learners speaks volumes about the impact she has on our academic community. We are proud to see her recognized with the 2026 ACIFA Distinguished Instructor Award.”
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