The President of the Senate and an exceptional legal luminary were welcomed as the three new fellows of the Bermuda College in a ceremony over the weekend.

Joan Dillas-Wright and Tammy Richardson-Augustus were recognised for their outstanding professional achievements, national leadership and enduring service to Bermuda.

They were honoured at a ceremony at the Coco Reef Resort, where both women were celebrated for their impact in their respective fields and in the wider community.

Ms Dillas-Wright was hailed for contributions to healthcare, public service and national leadership.

The college said her career has been defined by resilience, commitment and a passion for helping others, including three decades’ service with the Bermuda Hospitals Board.

Her contribution to healthcare was recognised in 2008, when she was appointed a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.

Ms Richardson-Augustus was honoured for her distinguished legal career and her longstanding contributions to governance, education and community life.

For nearly 30 years, she has served as an equity partner at Appleby and has supported numerous statutory boards, charitable organisations and public institutions.

The legal and civic leader’s connection to Bermuda College spans many years, including her role as a lead lecturer in the University of Kent’s first extramural law programme in association with the college.

The college said the event on Saturday was especially meaningful for Ms Richardson-Augustus and her family.

Her late father, Kenneth Richardson, was also named a fellow, making them only the second father and daughter to receive the honour.

The first was Mansfield Brock and his daughter Arlene Brock.

David Sam, president of the college, said while the two women were honoured for their contributions to the community, it was also for their “fervent commitment to enhance and promote the programming of the college and to encourage meaningful support for the college”.

Dr Sam said: “Joan Dillas-Wright and Tammy Richardson-Augustus have each made extraordinary contributions to Bermuda through distinguished professional achievement and a deep, sustained commitment to public service.

“Ms Dillas-Wright’s leadership in healthcare and national life, together with her perseverance and dedication to others, has left an indelible mark on our community.

“Ms Richardson-Augustus has demonstrated exceptional excellence in the legal profession while also giving generously of her time and expertise in service to education, governance and community advancement.”

Dr Sam said the two women were chosen as honorary fellows because they “embody the highest ideals of leadership, service and achievement, and because their lives offer inspiring examples of what it means to serve Bermuda with distinction”.