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2026 UVic Distinguished Alumni Awards

Tell Us More About the Nominee – Overview

Below are the questions included in the nomination form. We've provided them here to help you prepare your responses in advance.
Please note that only questions #1 and #2 are required. However, we encourage you to answer any additional questions that you believe best showcase why the nominee should be recognized. Bullet point format is acceptable for your responses.
Please do not include links to supporting materials, as they will not be reviewed by the selection committee.

1.    What is your relationship to the nominee, and how have you come to know their work or character? (maximum 100 words)
2.    What are the nominee’s most significant accomplishments? Please describe their work, achievements or contributions. (maximum 200 words)
3.    What tangible impact has the nominee’s work had on their field, community or society—locally, nationally or globally? (maximum 200 words)
4.    How has the nominee’s work or presence inspired others to think differently, take meaningful action or engage more deeply with an issue or idea? (maximum 200 words)
5.    In what specific ways do the nominee’s achievements stand out among their peers or within their field? (maximum 150 words)
6.    How does the nominee reflect or advance the University of Victoria’s commitment to a better future for people, places and the planet? (maximum 150 words)
7.    How does the nominee use their platform, presence or public voice to influence broader conversations, culture or communities beyond their immediate work? (maximum 150 words)
8.    Is there anything else you'd like to share about the nominee? (maximum 100 words)