Simon Fraser University respectfully acknowledges the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Qayqayt, Kwantlen, Semiahmoo and Tsawwassen peoples on whose unceded traditional territories our three campuses reside.
Each year, the Outstanding Alumni Awards celebrate SFU alumni from around the globe who inspire, innovate, and challenge the status quo. Nominations are made by alumni, faculty, staff, students and SFU's many friends in the community. Since the awards were first introduced in 1983, they have become one of SFU's most celebrated traditions. We applaud all our recipients for their remarkable achievements.
Everyone is invited to nominate candidates for the SFU Outstanding Alumni Awards by completing the information required in the nomination form. Nominations will be open on an ongoing basis and submissions will be considered for our next awards, as received.
Confidentiality is assured: nominations are handled in a discreet and secure manner. Nominees are not informed of their nomination or status unless they are selected as a recipient. Nominators may choose to inform nominees that they have been nominated. Unsuccessful nominees will not be contacted.
The nomination package contains eight parts:
- Candidate's Information
- Nominator's (Your) Information
- Award Category
- Has the candidate been made aware of their nomination?
- Answering five questions:
- What separates and makes this nominee outstanding in their field of expertise or work? Please describe in a way that the general public would understand and recognize the value/importance. [750 word max]
- What specific positive impacts has this nominee had in their field of expertise or work? Please describe in a way that the general public would understand and recognize the value/importance. [750 word max]
- The Outstanding Alumni Awards Committee is also interested in learning more about the breadth of a nominee. What additional positive impacts has this nominee had in their community OUTSIDE of their field of expertise or work? (e.g. volunteer activities, affiliations with organizations, etc.) [500 word max]
- In what ways can this nominee be considered an inspiration? [250 word max]
- If this nominee has received any previous awards, accolades, or recognition please provide examples, highlights, or website links. [250 word max]
- Uploading relevant news media/articles [max of 8]
- Uploading resume / academic CV (optional) [This can be sent through the form or emailed directly to SFU Alumni at alumni@sfu.ca]
- Reference Information [min of 3] Letters and videos of reference should be submitted directly by the referee to SFU Alumni at alumni@sfu.ca
Note: We recommend that you review the components required of the submission, and gather any of the written submission components in a separate Word document that can then be copied and pasted when you are ready to submit your nomination.
Award categories and recipients:
