Each year, Atlantic Business Magazine recognizes the region's most accomplished business leaders through its Top 50 CEO Awards. Last night, Holland College President Brian McMillan joined this esteemed group.

"On behalf of the Board of Governors and the entire college community, it gives me great pleasure to congratulate President Brian McMillan on this prestigious award," said Kathy Hambly, Chair of the Holland College Board of Governors. "Brian's tremendous leadership and vision is inspiring. This award is very well deserved."

Dr. McMillan expressed his pride in accepting an award that, he believes, reflects the talent within Holland College.

"I am extremely proud to see the college recognized," said Dr. McMillan. "We are very fortunate to have talented people, an abundance of passion, and valuable partnerships. It's a natural recipe for success."

Nominations for Atlantic Business Magazine's annual Top 50 CEOs are judged according to their corporate, community and industry involvement; their company's growth in recent years; and their responses to various managerial challenges. The recipients for 2010 were publicly announced and celebrated at a red-carpet gala held at the World Trade and Convention Centre in Halifax, NS, last night. All 50 award winners are profiled annually in the magazine's May/June issue.