Alumni Awards
On October 23, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ community came together to celebrate the 2025 Alumni Awards—an inspiring evening honouring graduates who are shaping a better future through leadership, innovation, and service. Their achievements remind us of the extraordinary impact of Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumni everywhere.
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Distinguished Recipients
The Distinguished Alumni Award is the Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s highest honour, recognizing graduates whose leadership, vision, and impact make a lasting difference. The 2025 recipients exemplify these ideals, reshaping systems, revitalizing cultures and building inclusive communities. Their achievements reflect the enduring Â鶹ÊÓƵ spirit: leading with purpose and creating lasting change close to home and around the world.
Five Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumni have turned passion into action — and brightened the futures of many.
Cheryl L. Arcand-Kootenay, ’87 BA, ’92 LLB
Justice in Alberta’s Court of King’s Bench, lawyer, advocate and mentor
Malinda S. Smith, ’93 PhD
Leader in human rights, anti-racism and equity, author, professor and mentor
Mary Cardinal Collins, ’80 BEd
Educator, mentor and Cree language teacher preserving the language for future generations
Patricia I. Goodwill-Littlechild, ’95 BEd
Elder, wisdom keeper, educator and Indigenous education, language and cultural protector
Samuel Óghalé Oboh, ’10 MA
Celebrated architect, visionary leader, advisor, mentor and global voice for design innovation
Nominations
From leaders in healthcare and technology to disruptors in business and social justice, Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumni are making their mark on the world. Do you know any who are doing amazing things? Recognize their achievements by nominating them for a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alumni Award! Recognition of outstanding achievement starts with an outstanding nominator.
Sports Wall of Fame
Celebrates and recognizes the contribution of alumni as athletes and builders of Â鶹ÊÓƵ sport.
Contact Alumni Awards
For more information on the Alumni Awards program, please contact us.
Email: alumni.awards@ualberta.ca
Phone: 780-492-7723