
2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards
The Distinguished Alumni Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of University of Victoria graduates in 1 of 3 categories:
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Nominations for the 2024 awards are open now through Oct. 13, 2023.
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 Fine Arts in Visual Arts, 2012

- UVic degree: Bachelor of Arts in History, 2002; Master of Arts in History, 2005

- UVic degree: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, 2006; Law Juris Doctor, 2010
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: Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Theatre, 2020

- UVic degree: Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching Higher Education, 2017; Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies, 2020

- UVic degree: Bachelor of Engineering in Civl Engineering, 2017; Master of Applied Science in Civil Engineering, 2021
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 Education in Music, 1990

- UVic degree: Bachelor of Science in Biology, 2010; Master of Science in Environmental Studies, 2012

- UVic degree: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, 1993; Diploma in Public Sector Management, 1998

- UVic degree: Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Language Revitalization, 2013; Master of Arts in Indigenous Language Revitalization, 2015
Past DAA recipients
UVic has been celebrating distinguished alumni for over 10 years.
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.