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.

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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. Please note that nominee’s will receive a copy of the nomination upon submission.

Award nominations are reviewed by the BUAA Recognition of Excellence Committee and will be considered for all applicable awards.

Nomination Deadline: February 21, 2025

Distinguished Alumni Award

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. Please note that applications will be considered for all Alumni Recognition awards.

Eligibility Criteria:

Graduate of Brock University
Graduates of diploma and certificate programs are eligible

Distinguished Faculty Graduate Awards

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

Outstanding Young Alumni Award

This award recognizes a Brock University graduate 35 years of age or younger 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

Community Engagement 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

David Betzner Award

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

Alumni Co-Op Employer 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

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Please read the award descriptions above for more information. Please note that applications will be considered for all applicable awards.

Outstanding Young Alumni Award

Distinguished Alumni Award

Distinguished Faculty Graduate Award

Alumni Co-op Award

David S. Betzner Award

Community Engagement Award

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Alumni Award Showcase

Explore our past distinguished award recipients below

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS

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.

Shauna Bookal
(BSM ’05)

2024 Distinguished Alumni Award

Sarah Viehbeck
(BA ’02)

2023 Distinguished Alumni Award

Recognition & Awards

Award Descriptions and Criteria

Nomination Deadline: February 21, 2025

Award Nomination Form

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Alumni Award Showcase