Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award

• Graduates of Faculty of Environment undergraduate or graduate programs.
• Minimum of 10 years post-graduation.
• Excludes current University of Waterloo faculty and staff.

1. Demonstrated professional achievement including, but not limited to:
   • Exemplary career success;
   • Significant recognition and/or awards;
   • Leadership, board and/or advisory roles; and/or
   • Visible success/known beyond industry segment.
2. Demonstrated public (local or global) service including, but not limited to:
   • Significant, sustained involvement/volunteerism;
   • Highly visible leadership in the community;
   • Proven impact (local, regional, national, or international); and/or
   • Philanthropy.
3. Demonstrated impact advancing sustainability in one or more of the following:
   • Economic sustainability: economic equity, responsible growth, supply chain management, smart growth etc.;
   • Social sustainability: human rights, gender equality, indigenous rights, social justice, public health, advocacy, well-being etc.; and/or
   • Environmental sustainability: climate change, energy and materials use, carbon emissions, natural resources, waste and pollution etc. ​​​​​​

4. Additional information may be considered that doesn’t necessarily fit in any of the categories above includes:

   • Overcoming personal challenges or systemic barriers;

   • Maintaining work-life balance; and/or

   • Remaining connected to the University of Waterloo.

Nomination process