Nikki Dignard, executive officer at the University of Guelph Kemptville Campus and Campus d’Alfred, has been appointed one of 14 new Fellows of the Society of Certified Management Accountants of Canada (FCMA).

The national honorary designation is awarded to certified management accountants who bring distinction to the management accounting profession through their outstanding achievements and serve as role models to others.

In addition to managing the finance and administration portfolios for the two campuses, Dignard has made contributions to the Certified Management Accountants of Ontario as chair of the district advisory committee, secretary and member of the board of directors, and co-chair of the finance and audit committee. She has also acted as a moderator for the Certified Management Accountants entrance examination preparation program.