Alumni of the Year Award
J.D. Eaton Alumni Award
Alumni Horizon Award for Outstanding Achievement
Under the Age of 35
Outstanding Community Service Award
This is the award of highest distinction. Recipients of the award will have:
- Achieved distinction in a chosen field of endeavour; and
- Made an outstanding contribution in their field which has not necessarily received public acclaim; and
- Made a contribution to the Alumni Association, Memorial University, and the community at large; and
- Displayed exceptional human values that are an inspiration to
those with whom they come in contact.
This award recognizes outstanding contribution to the university, and replaces the Eaton Society Award. Recipients of the award will be alumni who have:
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership and outstanding service to Memorial University of Newfoundland and/or the Alumni Association; and/or
- Participated in activities that have enhanced the stature, reputation, and overall strength of Memorial University and/or the Alumni Association; and/or
- Represented Memorial University and/or the Alumni Association to other appropriate organizations, institutions, and/or the community.
This award honours young alumni with a record of extraordinary professional, community, alumni or academic achievement. Recipients of the award will be thirty-five (35) years of age or younger as of the close of nominations for the Awards, and will have:
- Achieved distinction in a chosen field of endeavour; and/or
- Made an outstanding contribution in their field which has not necessarily received public acclaim; and/or
- Made a contribution to the Alumni Association, Memorial University, and the community at large; and/or
- Displayed exceptional human values that are an inspiration to those with whom they come in contact.
Alumni Award for Outstanding Community Service
This award acknowledges alumni who have given of themselves to improve the lives of people and their communities. Recipients of this award will have demonstrated exceptional community/volunteer service at home or abroad that has made a difference to the well being of others.