ɬíɬəl ʔa kʷs ƛ̓kʷəxnəq Skʷukʷəlstəŋəƛ̓ | SIÁMĆEȽ | 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards
The ɬíɬəl ʔa kʷs ƛ̓kʷəxnəq Skʷukʷəlstəŋəƛ̓ | SIÁMĆEȽ | Distinguished Alumni Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of University of Victoria graduates in 1 of 3 categories:
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Recipients of the ɬíɬəl ʔa kʷs ƛ̓kʷəxnəq Skʷukʷəlstəŋəƛ̓ | SIÁMĆEȽ | 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards will be recognized at a celebration event on Thursday, March 26 at the Victoria Conference Centre. Full details and registration.Presidents' Alumni Awards
Presented by UVic's President and the President of the UVic Alumni Association (UVAA), 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
- UVic degree: Bachelor of Laws, 2005
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.
- UVic degree: Master of Business Administration in Sustainable Innovation, 2024
- UVic degrees: Graduate Diploma in International Child and Youth Care Development, 2016, and Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies, Curriculum and Instruction, 2021
- UVic degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering, 2020
- UVic degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, 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.
- UVic degree: Bachelor of Arts in History and Women's Studies, 2005
- UVic degree: Master of Social Work Indigenous Specialization, 2022
- UVic degree: Bachelor of Social Work, 2006
Past DAA recipients
UVic has been celebrating distinguished alumni for over 10 years.