Alumni Awards

2025 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Alumni Awards

On October 23, the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alumni everywhere.

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Distinguished Recipients

The Distinguished Alumni Award is the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ spirit: leading with purpose and creating lasting change close to home and around the world.

Five Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Alumni Award! Recognition of outstanding achievement starts with an outstanding nominator.

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Sports Wall of Fame

Celebrates and recognizes the contribution of alumni as athletes and builders of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ sport.

Contact Alumni Awards

For more information on the Alumni Awards program, please contact us.

Email: alumni.awards@ualberta.ca
Phone: 780-492-7723