The Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award is the highest honour presented by the Queen’s University Alumni Association. Presented annually to an alumnus/alumna who has demonstrated the high ideals imparted by a Queen’s University education through significant lifetime contributions to one or more of the following: the arts or sciences; public service; leadership in business, industry or a profession; community, charitable or volunteer work.
In 2022 the QUAA renamed this award from the Alumni Achievement Award. The ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ Alumni Association (QUAA) respectfully acknowledges the past recipients of the Alumni Achievement Award as the terms of the award remain unchanged.
Award eligibility and criteria
Candidates should be:
- A Queen’s alumnus/alumna
- Someone who has accomplished a lifetime of contributions and achievement in one or more of the following: the arts or sciences; public service; leadership in business, industry, or a profession; community, charitable, or volunteer work
- A contributor to society on a regional, national or international level
- Recognized within her/his community or field as a leader
- An inspiration to the Queen’s community
