Dr. Kim Cogswell

Alumni Volunteer of the Year 2023
Dr. Kim Cogswell (Class of '86)

Dr. Kim Cogswell is a woman of many hats. The Port Williams, NS resident is a veterinarian, dairy and poultry farmer, Port Williams village commissioner, and all-around volunteer extraordinaire. Kim has served as a board member for the Chicken Producers of Nova Scotia as well as Atlantic Poultry Inc., as secretary-treasurer of the Wellington Marsh Body, board member for her local church, secretary for the Chipman Corner cemetery, 4-H leader, volunteer for her local school and sports clubs, and volunteer for Agriculture Literacy Month in Nova Scotia, among other agriculture awareness initiatives. 

Kim gives of her time for the betterment of her community, to make connections with her neighbours, to learn new things, and to act as an advocate for agriculture – a role she very passionately fills.