Alumni Recognition Awards
Each year the Concordia Alumni Association (CUAA) celebrates alumni, students, friends, faculty and staff who have made a significant impact to the Concordia community.
Award categories and criteria
The Alumni Recognition Awards includes 11 award categories that recognize the contributions of graduates and members of the Concordia community.
Humberto Santos Award of Merit and Service
This most prestigious honour is awarded to a graduate who has made a lifetime contribution of exceptional leadership and service to the university and/or the association. Past recipients >
- Read more about Humberto Santos, BComm 75, MBA 79.
John F. Lemieux Young Alumni Medal
Awarded to a recent graduate (from the last 10 years) whose trailblazing spirit and next-generation approach in the pursuit of excellence challenges current-day boundaries in their field. Past recipients >
- Read more about John F. Lemieux, BA 66.
Honorary Life Membership
Awarded to a non-graduate ambassador with a long-term commitment of outstanding service to the alumni association and/or the university. Past recipients >
Benoît Pelland Alumnus/Alumna of the Year
Awarded to a graduate who has demonstrated professional excellence, community leadership and a long-term commitment of outstanding service in their field. Past recipients >
- Read more about Benoît Pelland, BAdmin 88.
International Excellence Award
Awarded to a student, graduate or community of graduates outside of Montreal who — through exceptional leadership and outstanding volunteer service in the alumni or student community — has enhanced the reputation and prestige of the alumni association or university. Past recipients >
Outstanding Staff and Faculty Award
Awarded to either a faculty or staff member who embraces innovation in their work and/or field of practice through the sharing of knowledge, teaching ability, and/or their contribution to their team, department or university community. Past recipients >
Outstanding Student Leader Award
Awarded to a Concordia student leader who is an outstanding contributor to student life and the university community. Past recipients >
Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Award*
This newly established award will be presented to a graduate or student who demonstrates leadership, exemplifies excellence and promotes justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion through community service or student activities.
*This award will be officially named later, at the discretion of the CUAA Alumni Recognition Awards Committee.
Please note:
- Self nominations will not be accepted.
- All sections of the nomination form must be completed to be considered.
- Web links may be provided to enhance a nomination. However, nominations based solely on web links will not be accepted.
- Nominations will be considered for the year in which they are submitted. Nominees that are not selected may be used the following year upon judgement from the Alumni Recognition Awards Committee.
- The decision to bestow an award in any given year is decided at the discretion of the CUAA Alumni Recognition Awards Committee.
2020 Alumni Recognition Awards recipients
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