OTTAWA – Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) CEO Jean La Rose has been named 2016 Alumnus of the Year by Saint Paul University.
The award recognizes the outstanding achievement of alumni who have contributed greatly to their community, in their work environment and/or society, and whose personal and professional values reflect and promote the mission of Saint Paul University. La Rose (pictured) obtained his Bachelor of Arts in social communication at Saint Paul University in 1978.
After being named CEO of APTN in November 2002, La Rose was responsible for the network being named an Official Broadcaster of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and carrying over 14 hours per day of events in English, French and eight Aboriginal languages, reads the announcement. Preparing APTN for future growth, he has developed the organization into a multi-platform broadcaster that employs more than 150 people nationwide.
In addition, La Rose sits on the board of directors of the National Screen Institute, Media Smarts, Mother Earth Recycling and Indspire.
