2026 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.
Muhammad Faeez Ansari
Muhammad Faeez Ansari has built his leadership around a simple idea: Meaningful innovation happens when students are given opportunities to collaborate across disciplines and communities.
Tracy Dinh
For Tracy Dinh, leadership has centred on building educational spaces where students feel supported, represented and empowered to succeed.
Douye Igoniderigha
Douye Igoniderigha has become a leading advocate for equity, research accessibility, and community-building at UCalgary.
Sunand Kannappan
For Sunand Kannappan, leadership has meant identifying gaps in systems and building practical, scalable solutions that continue creating impact long after their launch.