Previous Award Recipients
Young Alum Achievement Award
The Young Alum Achievement Award recognizes theĀ outstanding achievementsĀ of Faculty of Agriculture alumni aged 40 and younger. Recipients are recognized for outstanding achievement that may have earned them regional, national or internationalĀ prominence through serviceĀ to humanity in their profession or volunteer organizations, through community service or the advancement of knowledge and service to the Faculty of Agriculture.
| Mullaivannan Manoharan | 2023 |
| Ryan Barrett | 2022 |
| T.J Harvey | 2021 |
| Carolyn Wilson |
2019 |
| Chris Oram |
2018 |
| Sam Bourgeois | 2017 |
| David Simmons* and Sara Howe | 2016 |
| Cedric MacLeod | 2015 |
| Philip Keddy | |
| Audrie-Jo McConkey | |
| Mary McPhee |
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| Mark and Sally Bernard | 2011 |
| Patricia Bishop | 2010 |
| Oliver Browning | 2009 |
| Sarah Turner | 2008 |
| Trevor Dillman | 2007 |
| Steve Reeves | 2005 |
Alum Volunteer of the Year
The Alum Volunteer of the Year AwardĀ honours a volunteerĀ who has consistently and enthusiastically donated their time and talents to service in their community or to advancing the objectives of the Faculty of Agriculture or the Alumni Association.
| Dr. Kim Cogswell | 2023 |
| Valerie Carmichael | 2022 |
| Geneve Newcombe | 2021 |
| Andrew Lake |
2019 |
| Rayanne Frizzell |
2018 |
| Ken and Teresa Mellish | 2017 |
| Greg Coldwell | 2016 |
| *Dr. Helene Van Doninck | 2015 |
| Peter Corey |
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| Anna Fitzgerald | |
| Arnold Hagen | |
| Kara Irving | 2011 |
| Jean Lynds | 2010 |
| Robert Murray | 2009 |
| *Phil Stead | 2008 |
| Dwane and Debbie Mellish | 2007 |
| Sherry Porter | 2006 |
| *Dale Ells | 2005 |
Distinguished Alum Award
The Distinguished Alum Award is the Faculty of AgricultureāsĀ most prestigious award, recognizing truly outstanding service and commitment to the Faculty of Agriculture, the agriculture industry and the Alumni Association. Recipients must have distinguished themselves in their area of expertise, bringing honor to the university. Recipients will have provided aĀ positive role modelĀ for the Faculty of Agriculture and made aĀ significant contributionĀ to the industry through teaching, research, industry, extension, production or to society in general.
| Bloyce Thompson | 2023 |
| Charles Keddy | 2022 |
| Niki Jabbour |
2021 |
| *Donald Cameron |
2019 |
| John Tait | 2018 |
| *Dr. Les Haley | 2017 |
| David Thompson | 2016 |
| Eric Jennings | 2015 |
| *Dr. Garth Coffin |
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| Gabriel Comeau |
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| Peter Clarke |
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| *Arch Cook | 2011 |
| *William Swetnam | 2010 |
| Charlie Embree | 2009 |
| Dr. Robert Gordon | 2008 |
| Dr. Harold Cook | 2007 |
| Alton McEwen | 2006 |
| Arnold Rovers | 2005 |
| John Harvie | 2003 |
| Jack Johnson | 2002 |
| Byron Beeler | 2001 |
| *Richard James Huggard | 1999 |
| *James R. Wright | 1998 |
| Dr. Murray F. McLaughlin | 1997 |
| *Dr. J. Clifford McIsaac | 1996 |
| Dr. Roger. B. Buckland | 1995 |
| *Harold L. Chute | 1994 |
| *Brigadier General - Courtney S. Gilliatt | 1993 |
| *Dr. Kenneth Cox | 1991 |
| *Dr. Herbert F. MacRae | 1990 |
*Indicates previous Blue & Gold Award recipient is now deceased (updated April 2025). Our condolences to their friends, families and former classmates.