Science Alumni Awards

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

• Distinguished Alumni Award
• Early Alumni Excellence Award
• Contribution to Science Award
• Alumni Innovation Award
• Contribution to Humanity Award

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.

Congratulations to our 2026 Award Recipients

To learn more about these awards and read about previous award recipients, see the individual award descriptions:

• Distinguished Alumni Award
• Early Alumni Excellence Award
• Contribution to Science Award
• Alumni Innovation Award
• Contribution to Humanity Award