Alumni recognition awards

The CUAA Alumni Recognition Awards honour the valuable contributions of alumni, students, friends and teaching staff of Concordia University and its founding institutions, Loyola College and Sir George Williams University.

All graduates, faculty, staff, current students and friends of Concordia are invited to nominate candidates for the association’s highest honours.

Alumnus/Alumna of the Year Award

Awarded to an alumnus or alumna who has demonstrated professional excellence and community leadership.

Humberto Santos Award of Merit

This most prestigious honour is awarded to an alumnus or alumna who has made a lifetime contribution of exceptional leadership and service to the University and to the community. The Alumni Award of Merit was renamed in 1998 in honor of Humberto Santos, BComm 75, MBA 79.

Benoît Pelland Distinguished Service Award

Awarded to an alumnus or alumna who has demonstrated a long-term commitment of outstanding service to the alumni association and university. The Distinguished Service Award was renamed in 2001 in honour of Benoît Pelland, BAdmin 88.

Honorary Life Membership

Awarded to a non-graduate who has demonstrated a long-term commitment of outstanding service to the alumni association and/or university.

Outstanding Student Award

Awarded to a Concordia student who has demonstrated qualities as an outstanding student leader and contributor to student life.

Alumni Award for Excellence in Teaching

Awarded to a member of Concordia’s teaching staff who has shown superior knowledge, teaching ability and accessibility to students.

MBA Alumnus/Alumna of the Year Award

Awarded by the John Molson School of Business Alumni Chapter to an MBA alumnus or MBA alumna who has demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and dedication to both the community at large and to the university.

Outstanding Faculty/Staff Award

Awarded to a Concordia University faculty or staff member who has made an exceptional contribution to the association or to the university community.