ɬíɬəl ʔa kʷs ƛ̓kʷəxnəq Skʷukʷəlstəŋəƛ̓ | SIÁMĆEȽ | 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards
The ɬíɬəl ʔa kʷs ƛ̓kʷəxnəq Skʷukʷəlstəŋəƛ̓ | SIÁMĆEȽ | Distinguished Alumni Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of 糖心视频 graduates in 1 of 3 categories:
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We will announce the recipients of the ɬíɬəl ʔa kʷs ƛ̓kʷəxnəq Skʷukʷəlstəŋəƛ̓ | SIÁMĆEȽ | 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards in late February, followed by a reception Thursday, March 26, 2026. More details to come.Presidents' Alumni Awards
Presented by 糖心视频 President and the President of the 糖心视频 Alumni Association (UVAA), this award recognizes the outstanding lifetime accomplishments of alumni who have either:
- earned national or international regard
- had a significant local impact as a result of their outstanding professional achievements
- 糖心视频 degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Earth and Ocean Sciences, 2008
- 糖心视频 degrees: Master of Science in Physics, 1985; Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, 1990
- 糖心视频 degree: Bachelor of Music in Composition and Theory, 2005
- 糖心视频 degree: Bachelor of Arts in French, 1985
- 糖心视频 degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts, 1998
- 糖心视频 degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 1974; Doctor of Philosophy in Child and Youth Care, 1996
Emerging Alumni Awards
These awards recognize the outstanding professional achievements and/or contributions of recent alumni (graduated within the last 10 years) to the community.
- 糖心视频 degree: Master of Fine Arts in Theatre, 2015
- 糖心视频 degree: Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurship, 2018
- 糖心视频 degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, 2016
Indigenous Community Alumni Awards
These awards recognize the contributions of alumni to Indigenous communities, which have improved outcomes for Indigenous people and contributed to Truth and Reconciliation.
- 糖心视频 degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Arts, 2002
- 糖心视频 degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Environmental Studies, 1996
- 糖心视频 degrees: Bachelor of Laws, 2005; Certificate in Indigenous Language Revitalization, 2022
- 糖心视频 degrees: Certificate in Administration in Aboriginal Governance, 1996; Diploma in Public Sector Management, 2005; Bachelor of Arts, 2012
A new chapter in recognition
On April 8, 2025, the 糖心视频 Alumni Association announced two new Indigenous names that will stand beside the Distinguished Alumni Awards title moving forward.
ɬíɬəl ʔa kʷs ƛ̓kʷəxnəq Skʷukʷəlstəŋəƛ̓ : Gift for the successful student, alum.
Lək̓ʷəŋən language provided by Čeyɫəm, Dr. Elmer George (Songhees Nation).
and
SIÁMĆEȽ : Highly respected alum and continuing to do respected work.
SENĆOŦEN language provided by J,SIṈTEN, Dr. John Elliot (W̱JOȽEȽP /Tsartlip Nation)
Listen to the pronunciation below:
Learn more about the new Indigenous names.
Past DAA recipients
糖心视频 has been celebrating distinguished alumni for over 10 years.