The Brock University Alumni Association (BUAA) takes great pride in recognizing the achievements of our fellow alumni. By highlighting and celebrating our collective successes, all Brock degrees increase in value.
The recognition of accomplished alumni promotes the excellence of the University, its graduates and the Alumni Association. Presented annually by the Brock University Alumni Association (BUAA), the following awards are reviewed by the Recognition of Excellence Committee and chosen based on their individual criteria.
Please review the award descriptions below and complete the nomination form for any award nominations. For more information, please email alumni@brocku.ca.
Award Descriptions and Criteria
Nominations must be completed online via the official nomination form below. Nominators are required to provide details outlining the nominee’s achievements as they pertain to the award(s) they are being nominated for.
Award nominations are reviewed by the BUAA Recognition of Excellence Committee.
Nomination Deadline: January 31
The Distinguished Alumni Award identifies and honours Brock University graduates who have earned prominence as a result of their exceptional professional achievements and/or service to society.
Nominators will be asked to provide information regarding achievements and/or awards relating to the nominee’s commitment to their profession, community and to Brock University.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Graduate of Brock University
- Graduates of diploma and certificate programs are eligible
- The successful candidate must be available for the presentation of the award
This award was implemented to celebrate individual faculty alumni who have earned prominence as a result of their exceptional professional achievements and/or service to society.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Graduate of Brock University
- Graduates of diploma and certificate programs are eligible
- The successful candidate must be available for the presentation of the award
This award recognizes a Brock University graduate under 35 years of age in the first decade of their career who has made a significant impact in their chosen field.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Graduate of Brock University 35 years of age and under
- Graduates of diploma and certificate programs are eligible
- The successful candidate must be available for the presentation of the award
The Brock University Alumni Association (BUAA) Award for Community Engagement recognizes a Brock graduate who has made outstanding contributions to their community, and in doing so, has enriched the lives of others. This award honours one extraordinary graduate who has set a high standard for community service and who has made a significant contribution as a volunteer to their community.
The recipient will be an individual who has done exceptional work in their community (locally, nationally or globally). The BUAA will take into account the nominee’s volunteer contributions to civic and charitable causes.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Graduate of Brock University
- Graduates of diploma and certificate programs are eligible
The David Betzner Award recognizes alumni who have demonstrated loyalty and commitment to their alma mater by supporting Brock University and/or the Alumni Association through continuous dedicated volunteer service.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Graduate of Brock University
- Graduates of diploma and certificate programs are eligible
- The successful candidate must be available for the presentation of the award
Brock University will recognize one Brock graduate annually who has contributed to the growth and success of Co-op by being instrumental in developing quality opportunities for Brock Co-op students.
This annual award honours one extraordinary graduate who has contributed to the success of Brock Co-op by being a champion of co-op within their organization, serving as a mentor to co-op students and going above and beyond to help their alma matter promote Brock Co-op. The award is presented jointly by Brock Co-op and Brock Alumni and will be presented during the National Co-op Week annual celebration.
The recipient will be an individual who has consistently promoted and been an advocate for Brock students in co-op and contributed to the personal and professional development of Brock’s students while on a work term.
Nominations must be completed online via the official nomination form. Nominators are required to provide details outlining the nominee’s extraordinary achievements as they pertain to the award. The nomination should also detail how the individual has contributed in an outstanding and meaningful way to the co-op culture at their place of employment. Nominations received after the deadline may be considered for the following year.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Graduate of Brock University
- Graduates of diploma and certificate programs are eligible
Award Nomination Form
Nominations for our 2023 distinguished alumni awards are closed. Nominations for 2024 will open on September 1, 2023.
Brock University protects your privacy and your personal information. The personal information requested on this form is collected under the authority of The Brock University Act, 1964, and in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) for the administration of the University and its programs and services. A number of benefits and services are available to Brock University alumni, many of which are provided through corporate partnerships. In addition to providing services to our members, affinity partnerships also generate revenue to support programs undertaken by your Alumni Association. Please direct any questions about this collection to the Office of Development & Alumni Relations.
Alumni Award Showcase
Explore our past distinguished award recipients below
This award was implemented to celebrate individual faculty alumni who have earned prominence as a result of their exceptional professional achievements and/or service to society.
This award was implemented to celebrate individual faculty alumni who have earned prominence as a result of their exceptional professional achievements and/or service to society.
Scott McRoberts
(BSM ’02)
2022 Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Distinguished Graduate Award
Paul Hubley
(BSc ‘91)
2022 Faculty of Mathematics and Sciences Distinguished Graduate Award
Rhonda Klosler
(BBA ’93)
2022 Goodman School of Business Distinguished Graduate Award
In absentia
Elisabeth walker-young
(BPhEd ’02)
2021 Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Distinguished Graduate Award
Johann (Hans) Matthews
(BSc ’84 )
2021 Faculty of Mathematics and Sciences Distinguished Graduate Award
Kellyana Quattrini
(BSc ’11)
2020 Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Distinguished Graduate
Dr. Mahendhiran Nair
(BSc ’89)
2020 Faculty of Mathematics and Sciences Distinguished Graduate Award
Sean Waschuck
(BAcc ’96)
2020 Goodman School of Business Distinguished Graduate Award
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John MacDonald
(BRLS ’82)
2019 Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Distinguished Graduate Award
Paul Paterson
(BA ’90, BEd ’05, ENPC ’05)
2019 Faculty of Humanities Distinguished Graduate Award
Kirsty Salmon
(BSc ’91, MSc ’94)
2019 Faculty of Mathematics and Sciences Distinguished Graduate Award
Gerry Townend
(BEd ’90)
2018 Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Distinguished Graduate Award
Peter Putnam
(BSc ’77)
2018 Faculty of Mathematics and Science Distinguished Graduate Award
Jeff Dykeman
(BSM ’05)
2017 Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Distinguished Graduate Award
Steffanie Bjorgan
(BA ’90; B.Ed ’90)
2017 Faculty of Education Distinguished Graduate Award
Tony Abou Assaleh
(BSc ’01)
2017 Faculty of Mathematics and Science Distinguished Graduate Award
Marcia Trudeau-Bomberry
(BA ’00)
2017 Faculty of Social Sciences Distinguished Graduate Award
Brenda Herchmer
(BRLS ’86)
2016 Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Distinguished Graduate Award
David Grimes
(BSc ’75)
2016 Faculty of Mathematics and Science Distinguished Graduate Award
Anne Sutherland Boal
(BA ’75)
2016 Faculty of Social Sciences Distinguished Graduate Award
Martin Philip
(BAdmin ’80, MA ’86)
2016 Goodman School of Business Distinguished Graduate Award
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Established in 2015, this award recognizes a Brock University graduate under 35 years of age in the first decade of their career who has made a significant impact in their chosen field.
The Brock University Alumni Association (BUAA) Award for Community Engagement recognizes a Brock graduate who has made outstanding contributions to their community, and in doing so, has enriched the lives of others.
This award honours one extraordinary graduate who has set a high standard for community service and who has made a significant contribution as a volunteer to their community.
The David Betzner Award recognizes alumni who have demonstrated loyalty and commitment to their alma mater by supporting Brock University and/or the Alumni Association through continuous dedicated volunteer service.
Brock University will recognize one Brock graduate annually who has contributed to the growth and success of Co-op by being instrumental in developing quality opportunities for Brock Co-op students.
This annual award honours one extraordinary graduate who has contributed to the success of Brock Co-op by being a champion of co-op within their organization, serving as a mentor to co-op students and going above and beyond to help their alma matter promote Brock Co-op. The award is presented jointly by Brock Co-op and Brock Alumni and will be presented during the National Co-op Week annual celebration.
Peter Misek
(BAcc ’96)
2020 Alumni Co-op Employer Award
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