Past recipients
Each year, Athabasca University recognizes alumni and students who are making a difference in their communities, workplaces, and beyond.
Browse past recipients to learn more about their achievements.
2024 alumni award recipients
- Distinguished Alumni: Elizabeth Wood
- Rising Star: Aleksandar Golijanin
- Volunteer Service: Lilian Amaka Okocha
- Future Alumni: David Albert Newman
- Lifelong Learner Award: Anne Kustra
2023 alumni award recipients
- Distinguished Alumni: Chryssa Lazou
- Volunteer Service: Narine Dat Sookram
- Rising Star: Dr. Michael Country
- Future Alumni: Karli Jahn
- Lifelong Learner Award: Louise Daley
2022 alumni award recipients
- Distinguished Alumni: Maria Skordaki
- Volunteer Service: Marilyn Kingdon
- Rising Star: Tannis Liviniuk
- Future Alumni: Julia Cornester
2021 alumni award recipients
- Distinguished Alumni: Dr. Wayne Clark
- Volunteer Service: Dr. Pawan Chugh
- Rising Star: Odion Welch
2020 alumni award recipients
- Distinguished Alumni: Dr. Stefanie Ruel
- Volunteer Service: Deanna Sykes
- Rising Star: Lianne McLean
- Future Alumni: Debra Dell
2019 alumni award recipients
- Distinguished Alumni: Esmail Bharwani
- Volunteer Service: Dr. Djenana Jalovcic
- Future Alumni: Barb Tiedemann
- Rising Star: Shastri Ramnath
2018 alumni award recipients
- Distinguished Alumni: Margot van Sluytman
- Volunteer Service: Annette Cyr
- Rising Star: Reece Tomlinson
- Future Alumni: Fiona Smith
2017 alumni award recipients
- Distinguished Alumni: Lieutenant Colonel Rhonda Crew
- Volunteer Service: Anthony Montgomery
- Rising Star: Jennifer Jackson
- Future Alumni: Robin Bleich
Updated August 06, 2026 by Digital & Web Operations, University Relations (web_services@athabascau.ca)