Nominate an alum

Eligibility

• to be eligible, your nominee must a hold degree, diploma or certificate from UVic (as conferred by the Senate), have completed 15 units of studies at Victoria College or graduated from Victoria Normal School
• alumni who have only received an honorary degree from UVic are not eligible
• current or recent members of the UVic Alumni Association Board (i.e., past 2 years) and members of their families are not eligible
• members of public office are not eligible during their term
• alumni who have previously received a Distinguished Alumni Award are not eligible
• nominees for the Emerging Alumni Award must have graduated within 10 years of the nomination deadline

How to nominate

Submit a nomination form online for the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards by Friday, Oct. 13, 2023.

Each nomination submitted via the online form must include:

• a complete nomination form
• "tell us more about the nominee" questions
• up to 2 optional letters of support

Timeline

• nominations for Distinguished Alumni Awards are accepted year-round
• cut-off for consideration for the 2024 awards is Oct. 13, 2023

More information for nominators

• if you have previously shared an unsuccessful nomination, we encourage you to submit again
• we strongly recommend you connect with nominees while compiling the nomination package, as they may be able to provide key information to support and strengthen the submission

Diversity

UVic embeds practices of equity, diversity, accessibility, inclusion and dialogue throughout the university community so that all members feel welcomed, valued and supported to achieve their highest potential. We welcome and encourage nominations that reflect the diversity of our graduates.