2025 Award Recipients

This award was established in 2008 to recognize exceptional students who have a record of academic achievement, demonstrate leadership, and make significant contributions to our community.

Seleem Badawy

From biomedical breakthroughs to inclusive community building, Seleem Badawy’s undergraduate journey is defined by visionary leadership, research excellence and a drive to elevate those around him.

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Kate Wong

From leading UCalgary’s Alumni Association to shaping national conversations in pediatric palliative care, Dr. Kate Wong exemplifies what it means to lead with purpose, compassion and vision.

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Past award recipients

2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019
2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013

Thomas Tri

Graduating with a Bachelor of Social Work, with minors in Global Development Studies and Gender and Sexuality Studies and a certificate in Pluralism and Global Citizenship, Thomas Tri has distinguished himself as a bold advocate, award-winning scholar, and transformative leader.

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Luis Armando Sanchez Diaz

Whether advocating for equity, mentoring international students, or leading faculty-wide transformation, Luis Armando Sanchez Diaz has left a lasting legacy of compassion, courage, and change at the University of Calgary.

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