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

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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. 

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.

Before submitting, please review the information below:

  • [Nomination Guidelines] – Includes eligibility, selection criteria, and tips for submitting a strong nomination
  • Questions? Contact the Alumni Team iat alumni@ucanwest.ca
  • Need support? Submitting early may allow time for informal feedback—reach out to the Alumni Team to learn more.

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