Awards of Excellence

Awards of Excellence 2026

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Thursday, May 28, 2026

Time | 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location | Savvas Chamberlain Music Building (map)
Cost | Free (Casual reception-style dinner + drinks)

Join us as we celebrate our 2026 Alumni Association Awards of Excellence and Laurier Philanthropy Award winners on May 28, hosted by celebrated alumnus Kevin Michie (BA '11), one of Laurier Brantford's 25 Alumni of Impact.

Event Agenda:

6 p.m. Cocktail hour + Meet and Greet the Winners (casual reception dinner + beverages provided).
7 p.m. Formal Remarks and Award Ceremony

Award Winners

Entrepreneurial Spirit Award– Jenny Bird '99 & Adam Kohn '99
Entrepreneurial Spirit Award–Pavan Konanur '06
Community Impact Award– Tiina Eldridge '18
Young Alumna of the year Award– Katerina Gimon '15
Alumna of the year Award– Rachel Phan '11
Forever Golden Hawk Award– Dan Dawson '88, '89
Honorary Alumnus of the Year– David McMurray
Student Alumnus– Jesulayomi Ojutalayo
Laurier Philanthropy Award– Race Family
Laurier Philanthropy Award– Brian Penman `65

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