2024 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: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, 1983
- UVic degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Environmental Studies, 1997; Law Juris Doctor, 2002
- UVic degree: Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care, 2007; Master of Arts in Child and Youth Care, 2011
- UVic degree: Bachelor of Arts in Women Studies, 2000
- UVic degree: Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and History, 2010
- UVic degree: Bachelor of Music in Music Education, 1999; Teaching Certificate, 2000
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.
Scott Beatty
- UVic degrees: Master of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering, 2009; PhD in Mechanical Engineering, 2015
- UVic degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Theatre, 2021
- UVic degree: Law Juris Indigenarum Doctor, 2023
- UVic degrees: Bachelor of Arts in English, 2003; Teaching Certificate, 2004; Master of Education in Math, Science, Social Sciences and Education Technology, 2020
- UVic degrees: Bachelor of Social Work, 2015; Master of Public Administration, 2018
- UVic degree: Master of Business Administration, 2019
- UVic degree: Law Juris Doctor, 2020
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.
Melinda Kachina Bige
- UVic degree: Master of Arts in Indigenous Governance, 2016
- UVic degrees: Bachelor of Science in Geography, 2010; Bachelor of Education, 2012
- UVic degree: Bachelor of Arts in English, 2009
- UVic degree: Diploma in Cultural Resource Management, 2023
- UVic degree: Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, 2018; Master of Arts in Anthropology, 2023
Nominate a UVic alum
Nominations for the 2024 awards are now closed. Nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards are open through Oct. 18, 2024.
Nominate an outstanding alumPast DAA recipients
UVic has been celebrating distinguished alumni for over 10 years.
Meet our past award recipients.
UVic alumni community
About UVic Alumni Relations
UVic Alumni Relations is part of the Alumni & Development department, led by Associate Vice President Jane Potentier. The department is part of UVic's Division of External Relations.
About the UVic Alumni Association
The volunteer-led UVic Alumni Association is a registered society that works with staff of the Alumni Relations office. Together, they provide all kinds of ways for alumni to stay involved with UVic.