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Meet 2026 Dalhousie Aurum Award recipient Veronica Marsman, who is shaping community impact, economic opportunity and inclusion in Nova Scotia. Watch the inspiring stories of our other award recipients and discover more outstanding alumni achievements: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0m4G0XskoHlZEh8lWIx584CqvfOsiJfR&si=pneLh1Qqvv00M1HD
The Dalhousie Aurum Awards honour exceptional alumni whose achievements, leadership and commitment to community impact are making a meaningful difference in Nova Scotia and beyond. These inspiring alumni demonstrate the power of education, philanthropy and service to create lasting impact.
One of this year’s recipients, Veronica Marsman (BA’79, BSW’83, MSW’93), is a dedicated community-builder and leader whose work advances equity, inclusion and opportunity. With an unwavering commitment to uplifting African Nova Scotian and Black communities, Veronica is helping shape a stronger, more vibrant future. As Executive Director of Akoma Holdings Ltd., she is instrumental in advancing the development of the largest parcel of Black-owned land in Nova Scotia, supporting community growth and economic opportunity.
Discover how Dalhousie alumni are making a difference through leadership, innovation and community engagement. Explore the inspiring stories of our Aurum Award recipients and their impact on students, communities and society: ow.ly/UUCp50VWEia
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Meet 2026 Dalhousie Aurum Award recipient Veronica Marsman, who is shaping community impact, economic opportunity and inclusion in Nova Scotia. Watch the inspiring stories of our other award recipients and discover more outstanding alumni achievements: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0m4G0XskoHlZEh8lWIx584CqvfOsiJfR&si=pneLh1Qqvv00M1HD
The Dalhousie Aurum Awards honour exceptional alumni whose achievements, leadership and commitment to community impact are making a meaningful difference in Nova Scotia and beyond. These inspiring alumni demonstrate the power of education, philanthropy and service to create lasting impact.
One of this year’s recipients, Veronica Marsman (BA’79, BSW’83, MSW’93), is a dedicated community-builder and leader whose work advances equity, inclusion and opportunity. With an unwavering commitment to uplifting African Nova Scotian and Black communities, Veronica is helping shape a stronger, more vibrant future. As Executive Director of Akoma Holdings Ltd., she is instrumental in advancing the development of the largest parcel of Black-owned land in Nova Scotia, supporting community growth and economic opportunity.
Discover how Dalhousie alumni are making a difference through leadership, innovation and community engagement. Explore the inspiring stories of our Aurum Award recipients and their impact on students, communities and society: ow.ly/UUCp50VWEia
VISIT DAL ALUMNI
🌎 Website: ow.ly/XQ5k50VWEbW
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
► FACEBOOK: facebook.com/dalumni
► INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/dalalumni
► LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/school/dalhousie-university
► BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/dalhousie.bsky.social
#DalAlumni
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