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.

Past recipients include:

2013 - Stefano Grande
2012 - Ida Albo  
2012 - Susan Thompson
2011 - Margo Goodhand
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.

NOTE:  In 2014 Distinguished Alumni nominations will be due January 31!  Nominations are accepted throughout the year, and are considered for two consecutive years.  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.