Alumni

Distinguished Alumni Award Criteria

  • The Distinguished Alumni Award honours graduates of the University of Winnipeg who have distinguished themselves in either their chosen profession or in their community.
  • Graduates of the University of Winnipeg, United College, Wesley College, and the University of Winnipeg Division of Continuing Education diploma or certificate programs are considered alumni, and are thereby eligible for this award.
  • Sitting politicians, current faculty (as defined by the faculty awards), staff, and current members of the Board of Regents and the Alumni Council are ineligible for this award. There are no provisions for a group award or a posthumous award.

 

Other information:

 

  • The Alumni Council will present a maximum of one Distinguished Alumni Award at each Convocation of The University of Winnipeg. The recipient must be present to receive the award. The Award recipient will also have his or her photo and award statement added to the Distinguished Alumni Award wall in Manitoba Hall.

  • Nominations will be held on file for two years. In each year, the nominator may provide any additional support information by the annual nomination deadline

  • Each nomination must include a completed nomination form in addition to one letter of reference. The reference letter need not be longer than one page. Additional letters of reference are both welcomed and encouraged.

  • The Alumni Council reserves the right to name individuals for this honour, and reserves the right not to present the Award, should a suitable candidate not be found in any year.