Non-Academic Medals and Awards
Enrolment Services is soliciting nominations for the Spring 2013 convocation non-academic medals and awards. Nomination forms and the criteria for each medal and award are available in PDF format below. Graduating students may be nominated for the following medals:
The Concordia Medal Presented by the Concordia University Alumni Association to an undergraduate graduating student who has displayed distinctive leadership ability through both academic and non-academic achievements and has won the outstanding commendation of his/her fellows and of the faculty.
The Dean of Students Medal Presented by the Dean of Students to a graduating student in an undergraduate or graduate program who has demonstrated a high level of engagement in student or community life under exceptional circumstances and maintained academic excellence. The focus of the award is on the accomplishments and not the challenge and is meant to reward a student for having made a difference within Concordia or in the outside community through involvement in volunteerism or the development of an initiative that addresses a problem within society.
The Malone Medal Presented in honour of Rev. Patrick G. Malone, s.j., and awarded to the undergraduate graduating student whose efforts and dedication best exemplify the values of the University within the internal Concordia community.
The O'Brien Medal Presented in honour of Dr. J.W. O'Brien and awarded to the undergraduate graduating student whose efforts and dedication best exemplify the values of the University within the larger external community.
The Provost's Medal for Outstanding Achievement Presented by Provost David Graham and awarded to the undergraduate graduating student whose commitment and spirit towards academic excellence, leadership, athleticism, and civic responsibility reflect the values exemplified by Concordia University and the Office of the Provost.
The Stanley G. French Medal Presented in honour of Dr. Stanley G. French and awarded to a graduating student in a graduate program with high academic standing for outstanding contributions to student life.
All members of the Concordia community are eligible for the following award:
The First Graduating Class Award Presented on behalf of the first graduating class of the Faculty of Arts, Science and Commerce of Sir George Williams College, known as the Guinea Pig Club, for the most innovative and new contribution either academic or extra-curricular to University life.
Medals and awards are only given when merited and are only presented at the Spring convocation ceremonies. Nominations must be submitted by March 31, 2013 to:
Enrolment Services
c/o Convocation Awards, S-LB-700
Please note that the convocation ceremonies may be taped, filmed, webcast or broadcast. Ceremony dates and times are subject to change without notice.
