The Ģý's University Alumni Association and the Alumni Branch network offer a number of annual awards to recognize alumni and other members of the Ģý's community who serve Ģý's and the world at large in exceptional ways.
Learn more about Ģý's Alumni Awards, their past recipients and how to nominate someone.
Presented biennially by the Ottawa Branch to an alumnus/ alumna for distinguished service to the University and Canada.
Presented by the Kingston Branch to a Kingstonian to honour outstanding achievements in careers, sport, the arts, or volunteer endeavours, contributing to the betterment of Ģý’s or Kingston.
Presented biennially by the Montreal Branch to an alumnus/alumna who is a “maker of Ģý’s” rewarding meritorious contributions to the honour of the university.
Presented biennially by the Calgary Branch to an alumnus/alumna who has made lifetime contributions to Ģý, the Alumni Association, and the Calgary community.
Presented biennially by the Vancouver Branch to an alumnus/alumna who best exemplifies outstanding service, passionate advocacy, dedicated support, and contributions to the betterment of our University and our country.
Presented by the Kingston Branch to a degree recipient, usually a resident of the Kingston area, for outstanding service to Ģý's University or jointly to the Ģý’s and Kingston communities.
The Grunnan Onarach (Gaelic for "Honour Group") was established in 1988 by the Ottawa Branch of the Ģý's University Alumni Association to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
Presented annually to a Ģý’s teacher who shows outstanding knowledge, teaching ability, and accessibility to students.
School of Rehabilitation Therapy Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes one graduate annually from each of the Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, Aging and Health. Nominations are open.
Alumni Global Citizenship Award is presented to an alumni or group of alumni in recognition of distinguished work or volunteer service which has help others at home or abroad.
Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award is the highest honour presented by the QUAA.
EDII Alumni Award recognizes alumni who have made a significant contribution through mentorship, advocacy, or guidance to either an individual or group and advances Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigenization.
Presented annually to an alumnus/alumna in recognition of volunteer service to the life of and work of the Ģý Alumni Association, either through short-term impactful involvement or long term commitment.
Presented annually to recognize the initiative, including events or activities that most successfully contributes to the life and work of the Ģý's University Alumni Association.
Presented annually to the alumnus/alumna who best exemplifies Marsha Lampman's outstanding dedication and service to a Branch, Chapter or Reunion of the Ģý's University Alumni Association.
Presented annually to a recent alumnus/alumna (fewer than 10 years out) from either an undergraduate or graduate program who is making significant contributions in their field of endeavour, setting an example for future Ģý’s alumni to follow.
This award recognizes mid-career alumni who is making significant contributions in their field, setting an example for future alumni to follow
Recognizes a current Ģý’s student who has helped connect alumni and students. The student’s contribution(s) can be made in the year of nomination or over several years.
The Ģý’s Student Alumni Association (QSAA) Volunteer of Distinction Award was introduced in 2009 to recognize outstanding volunteers of the QSAA.
Members of the Ģý's community who have an idea for an innovative program that enriches the University may qualify for special project funding from the Ģý's University Alumni Association.
Awarded annually to graduates who identify as women of Ģý's University for a year of study and research, or to pursue an endeavour that contributes to the advancement of knowledge, contributes to society or allows creative expression.
Awarded annually to graduates who identify as women of Ģý's University for a year of study and research, or to pursue an endeavour that contributes to the advancement of knowledge, contributes to society or allows creative expression.
Awarded annually to a graduate who identifies as a woman of Ģý's University for a year of study and research, or to pursue an endeavour that contributes to the advancement of knowledge, contributes to society or allows creative expression.
Presented annually to an alumnus/alumna in recognition of volunteer service to the life of and work of the Ģý Alumni Association, either through short-term impactful involvement or long term commitment.
Presented annually to the alumnus/alumna who best exemplifies Marsha Lampman's outstanding dedication and service to a Branch, Chapter or Reunion of the Ģý's University Alumni Association.
The Ģý’s Student Alumni Association (QSAA) Volunteer of Distinction Award was introduced in 2009 to recognize outstanding volunteers of the QSAA.
Ģý's University is situated on traditional Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Territory.
