Alumni Awards

Celebrating Aspiration, Resilience, and Impact

The UCW Alumni Awards recognize outstanding graduates who exemplify the university’s values through leadership, service, and perseverance. These awards celebrate the transformative impact of a UCW education and the bold achievements of alumni who continue to inspire others in their communities and professions.

They are part of our ongoing commitment to honour alumni who are making a difference. Whether through innovation in their fields, support for others, or by navigating and overcoming challenges with courage and vision, these stories reflect the strength of our community. Nominations are open to the entire UCW network and invite diverse perspectives on what success and leadership look like.

Through the awards, we aim to deepen alumni engagement, strengthen our sense of community, and shine a light on the lasting contributions our graduates make in the world. These recognitions are one of the many ways we continue to build pride in the UCW alumni experience.

Award Types

Each year, we honour recipients in two distinct categories

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Emerging Leader Award

This award recognizes emerging leaders who have shown notable achievements in their profession and community within the last 5 years. 

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Overcoming Adversity

The recognition of individuals who have overcome difficult circumstances and demonstrated a commitment to positively impact one or more of these four categories: history of adversity, human displacement, human rights, or personal/professional adversity. 

Nomination Details

Before submitting, please review the information below:

Nomination Guidelines

Includes eligibility, selection criteria, and tips for submitting a strong nomination.

Nomination Checklist

before you begin, to ensure your submission meets all required elements.

Sample Nomination

a helpful preview of the form and sample answers will be available shortly.

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Nominations Now Open

Help us recognize an exceptional UCW graduate!

We’re now accepting nominations for the 2025 UCW Alumni Awards. Whether they’re making waves in their career or uplifting others through resilience, we want to hear about the alumni who inspire you.

Deadline: August 15, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PST