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!

For more information, please see our FAQ page, or reach out to the Science Alumni team: scienceadvancement@uwaterloo.ca.

Meet our 2025 Alumni Achievement Award Recipients

Congratulations to our 2025 Award Recipients

Distingushed Alumni Awards

Elizabeth Meiering

Dr. Elizabeth Meiering

BSc ’88, Chemistry, Physics Option

Yvonne Stevens

Yvonne Stevens

BSc ’95, Biochemistry
MSc ’98, Biology

Early Alumni Excellence Award

Helen Huang

Helen Huang

BSc ’17, Science and Business

Contribution to Humanity Award

Heather Candon

Heather Candon

BSc ’04, Biology

David Wright

Dr. David Wright

BSc ’88, Applied Chemistry

Alumni Innovation Award

Robert Froese

Dr. Robert Froese

BSc ’90, Chemistry, Math Option

Contribution to Science Award

Robert Wolkow

Dr. Robert Wolkow

BSc ’82, Applied Chemistry

Gerard Wright

Dr. Gerard Wright

BSc ’86, Biochemistry
PhD ’91, Chemistry

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