Awards and Distinctions

Duff Roblin Award

The inaugural Duff Roblin Award was named in honour of and presented to The Honourable Duff Roblin in 2007. This prestigious award recognizes a recipient’s qualities as an outstanding Manitoban, a patron of education, and someone who demonstrates exemplary citizenship and life-long commitment to his or her community.

Roblin is a Signator to the 1967 Charter

Born and raised in Manitoba, Duff Roblin is a revered citizen, former Premier of Manitoba and former Senator. Roblin is a Signator to the 1967 Charter that created The University of Winnipeg. Roblin holds Honorary Degrees from The University of Winnipeg, McGill University, and The University of Manitoba. He also holds a Doctorate of Canon Law from St. John’s College.

Roblin’s commitment to education included restoring the use of French in Manitoba schools and increasing opportunities for Manitobans to obtain post-secondary education, which he himself values highly.

Advanced Education

By founding the Duff Roblin Award, The University of Winnipeg and its Foundation proudly recognize Dr. Roblin for his his life-long commitment to the community and advanced education in Manitoba.

The University of Winnipeg is delighted to pay tribute to Tom Jackson as the 2008 recipient of The Duff Roblin Award. The award was presented at the President’s Gala Dinner on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at the Hotel Fort Garry.

Past recipients include:

2012 - Charles Coffey
2011 - Edward Kennedy
2010 - Tribute to Duff Roblin
2009 - Kerry Hawkins
2008 - Tom Jackson
2007 - Duff Roblin

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