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2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards
The Distinguished Alumni Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of University of Victoria graduates in 1 of 3 categories:
Presidents' Alumni Awards
Presented by UVic's President and the President of the UVic Alumni Association (UVAA) to distinguished alumni, this award recognizes the outstanding lifetime accomplishments of alumni who have either:
- earned national or international regard
- had a significant local impact as a result of their outstanding professional achievements and/or service to society
- UVic degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Earth and Ocean Sciences, 2008
- UVic degrees: Master of Science in Physics, 1985; Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, 1990
- UVic degree: Bachelor of Music in Composition and Theory, 2005
- UVic degree: Bachelor of Arts in French, 1985
- UVic degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts, 1998
- UVic degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 1974; Doctor of Philosophy in Child and Youth Care, 1996
Emerging Alumni Awards
These awards recognize the outstanding professional achievements and/or contributions of recent alumni (graduated within the last 10 years) to the community.
- UVic degree: Master of Fine Arts in Theatre, 2015
- UVic degree: Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurship, 2018
- UVic degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, 2016
Indigenous Community Alumni Awards
These awards recognize the contributions of alumni to Indigenous communities, which have improved outcomes for Indigenous people and contributed to Truth and Reconciliation.
- UVic degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts, 2002
- UVic degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Environmental Studies, 1996
- UVic degrees: Bachelor of Laws, 2005; Certificate in Indigenous Language Revitalization, 2022
- UVic degrees: Certificate in Administration in Aboriginal Governance, 1996; Diploma in Public Sector Management, 2005; Bachelor of Arts, 2012
A new chapter in recognition
Lək̓ʷəŋən language provided by Čeyɫəm, Dr. Elmer George (Songhees Nation)
ɬíɬəl ʔa kʷs ƛ̓kʷəxnəq Skʷukʷəlstəŋəƛ̓ : Gift for the successful student, alum
SENĆOŦEN language provided by J,SIṈTEN, Dr. John Elliot (W̱JOȽEȽP /Tsartlip Nation)
SIÁMĆEȽ : Highly respected alum and continuing to do respected work
Learn more about the new Indigenous names.
Past DAA recipients
UVic has been celebrating distinguished alumni for over 10 years.