Science Alumni Awards

Celebrating Alumni Success

Each year, the Faculty of Science and the University of Waterloo recognize the outstanding contributions and achievements of our alumni. These awards showcase the essential role of alumni involvement within the University and the greater community, and celebrate the accomplishments of our alumni.

Our Awards

Nominations for the annual alumni award close on April 30 of each year.

Don't delay, nominate a Science Alumni today!

Meet our 2024 Alumni Achievement Award Recipients

Congratulations to our 2024 Award Recipients

Distingushed Alumni Awards

Jake Reder

Dr. Jake Reder

BSc '97, Honours Chemistry

Erin Spicer

Dr. Erin Spicer

BSc '06, Honours Biomedical Sciences
MSc '08, Molecular Biology

Early Alumni Excellence Award

Cicely Shillingford

Dr. Cicely Shillingford

BSc '15, Honours Biochemistry

Ashley Stegelmeier

Dr. Ashley Stegelmeier

BSc '15, Honours Biology
MSc '17, Biology

Contribution to Humanity Award

Olga Shmaidenko

Olga Shmaidenko

BSc '05, Honours Science and Business, Biochemistry

We are excited to announce the launch of Science's newest Alumni Achievement Award, the Contribution to Humanity Award.

This prestigious award is bestowed upon alumni who demonstrate accomplishments in community impact, volunteerism, leadership, advocacy, or humanitarian endeavours, and have shown significant and sustained contributions to society.

Learn more about this new award on the Contribution to Humanity Award eligibility criteria.

Contribution to Science Award

Mike Kerr

Dr. Michael Kerr

BSc '85, Honours Applied Chemistry

2024 Alumni Achievement Award Ceremony

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