Members of the Brock community are encouraged to nominate Brock graduates for distinguished honours before the Wednesday, Jan. 31 deadline.

Eleven alumni are annually presented with awards from the Brock University Alumni Association in collaboration with the University that recognize and celebrate their personal, professional or community-based accomplishments while also promoting the excellence of the University and its graduates.

Nominations are open for the following awards:

• Distinguished Alumni Award: Honours a Brock University graduate who has earned prominence for their exceptional professional achievements and/or service to society.
• Distinguished Faculty Graduate Awards: Honours one graduate from each Faculty who has earned prominence for their exceptional professional achievements and/or service to society.
• Outstanding Young Alumni 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.
• Community Engagement Award: Recognizes a Brock graduate who has made outstanding contributions to their community and, in doing so, has enriched the lives of others.
• David Betzner Award: Recognizes a Brock graduate who has demonstrated loyalty and commitment to their alma mater by supporting Brock University and/or the Brock University Alumni Association through dedicated volunteer service.

To be considered, nominations must be submitted through the Alumni website by Wednesday, Jan. 31. A complete list of past award recipients and award eligibility is also available online. All awards are reviewed by the Recognition of Excellence Committee.