The Society of Descartes Medalists recognizes exceptional mathematics and computer science teachers of Ontario. Every year, the Rene Descartes foundation admits new members as Descartes Medalists based on their contributions to mathematics education. This foundation was created by the University of Waterloo Faculty of Mathematics in 1968.
Listed below are University of Waterloo alumni who were recognized as Descartes Medalists.
| Name | Year won |
|---|---|
| Pauline Martin | 2016 |
| Carly Ziniuk | 2016 |
| Darren Luoma | 2015 |
| Ian Macpherson | 2015 |
| Elvis Husic | 2015 |
| Laurissa Wehun | 2014 |
| John L. Giroux | 2013 |
| Susan Mary Holt | 2013 |
| Robert Gleeson | 2012 |
| James L. Sparks | 2012 |
| Henry Mengers | 2010 |
| Jason van Rooyen | 2010 |
| Steve Brown | 2009 |
| Barry Ferguson | 2009 |
| Rob McLeish | 2009 |
| Nancy Whitty | 2009 |
| Victoria Cairns | 2008 |
| John Galbraith | 2008 |
| Jeffrey Anderson | 2007 |
| Charlotte Danard | 2007 |
| David Shepherd | 2007 |
| Jack Koenka | 2004 |
| Maureen Routhier | 2003 |
| Brian Balsdon | 2002 |
| Myrna Ingalls | 2002 |
| Judith Crompton | 2001 |
| Paul Fennell | 2001 |
| Douglas Irving | 2000 |
| Maureen Ricciuto | 2000 |
| Robert McRoberts | 1999 |
| James Schurter | 1999 |
| Ronald Bender | 1998 |
| Victoria Dale | 1998 |
| Dean Murray | 1998 |
| Richard Clausi | 1997 |
| Donald Curran | 1996 |
| Jeffrey Shifrin | 1996 |
| Lorna Morrow | 1994 |
| Paul Pogue | 1994 |
| David Davidson | 1993 |
| Jeri Lunney | 1992 |
| Dominic DiFelice | 1989 |
| Frank Rachich | 1989 |
| Norman Viirre | 1988 |
| Donald Roberts | 1987 |
| Ronald Scoins | 1987 |
| Thomas Griffiths | 1986 |
| Maurice Poirier | 1984 |
| Thomas Corner | 1982 |
| Walter Bany | 1980 |
| Brock Rachar | 1977 |