Award criteria
The Faculty of Science established the Contribution to Science Award to honour and recognize significant service, support, and contributions of alumni. This prestigious award is bestowed upon alumni who demonstrate significant contribution(s) to the Faculty in the following area:
- Proven and significant citizenship to University of Waterloo. This includes, but is not limited to: increasing the profile and accessibility of Science; generating and supporting Science knowledge and awareness; volunteering; mentoring; and advocacy.
The nominees must hold University of Waterloo Science undergraduate and/or graduate degree(s).
Nomination process
The Faculty of Science welcomes nominations for the Contribution to Science Award from alumni, students, staff, retirees and members of the public.
To nominate an alumnus for the Contribution to Science Award, a short online nomination form must be completed, including all mandatory fields, for an individual to be considered.
Nomination deadline: April 30.
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