Alumni Awards
Celebrating Aspiration, Resilience, and Impact
The UCW Alumni Awards program recognizes outstanding graduates who exemplify the university’s values through leadership, service, and perseverance. These awards highlight the transformative impact of a UCW education and celebrate the bold achievements of alumni who continue to inspire others in their communities and professions.
Award Types
Each year, we honour recipients in two distinct categories

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

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.