Alumni

Distinguished Alumni Award

The University of Winnipeg Alumni Association's Distinguished Alumni Award honours alumni for outstanding contributions to their professions or their communities. Established in 1990, the award is the Alumni association's highest tribute.

Spring Convocation 2011 honoured Margo Goodhand

Past recipients include:

2010 - Larry Updike
2010 - Nick Ternette
2008 - Howard Pawley
2008 - Earl Backman
2007 - David Martin
2006 - Rayleen De Luca
2006 - John Krahn
2005 - Raymond L. McFeetors
2005 - Shirley L. Render
2004 - The Honourable Sterling R. Lyon, PC, QC, OM
2004 - Sheldon Oberman
2003 - Dr. Thomas Axworthy, OC
2003 - Larry Wilbert Desrochers
2002 - Kathleen Margaret Bloodworth
2002 - Waldron N. Fox-Decent, CM, OM
2001 - Guy Arthur Maddin
2000 - Katherine Patricia M. Barber
2000 - Dr. John McNeil Langstaff

1990s
1999 - Lindor Marion Rose Reynolds
1999 - The Honourable P. Colleen Suche, QC
1998 - Dr. Jack D. Armstrong, CM
1998 - Joanne DiCosimo
1997 - Dr. Arthur Kazumi Miki, CM
1996 - Dr. Ruth M. Brend
1996 - Dr. Bill James Richardson
1995 - Dr. Fred Ralph C. Penner, CM
1994 - Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, PC, OC, OM
1994 - Dr. William Norrie, CM, OM, QC
1992 - Dr. A. Gerald Bedford
1990 - Delza Longman

Nominations Accepted for the Distinguished Alumni Award

Do you know a graduate who has made an outstanding contribution to his/her profession or to the community?  

For more details about the award, please visit the Distinguished Alumni Award Criteria page. The deadline for nominations for 2011 is March 31, 2011. Download the nomination form here.

Check the Notable Alums page for names of other alumni who have achieved great success in their careers and in the community