Nominations are open for Lethbridge Polytechnic's Honouring Excellence awards, which is celebrating 35 years of honouring and recognizing the exceptional contributions and leadership of distinguished alumni from the institution's storied history.
"Honouring Excellence is our chance to celebrate alumni whose work and leadership are shaping the communities they work, live and play in," says Greg Goodwin, alumni engagement coordinator. "As we mark 35 years of Honouring Excellence, we are eagerly looking forward to hearing about this years' nominees and the differences they are making."
Alumni can be nominated for one of four awards:
Rising Star - Recognition of those who, within 10 years of graduation from Lethbridge Polytechnic, have left trails of success as they hurtle above the crowd to claim their places as driven innovators in their professions.
Career Virtuoso - Awarded to alumni who have made significant contributions to their professional field through diligence, talent and dedication. Career Virtuoso Award winners are the inventors, creators and leaders who have shown a steady rise to success that is recognized by their peers and in their industry.
Community Leader - Presented to Lethbridge Polytechnic graduates who have made contributions to their community through work or personal interests. Award winners have the drive to improve the lives of fellow citizens.
Distinguished Alumni - Established in 1992 to commemorate the polytechnic's 35th anniversary, this prestigious award recognizes graduates who have distinguished themselves in their chosen careers, made a significant contribution to their communities and demonstrated service to the polytechnic and its students.
To be considered for an Honouring Excellence Award, nominees must have graduated from Lethbridge Junior College, Lethbridge Community College, Lethbridge College, Lethbridge Polytechnic or by the nature of the program transferred to another institution to complete their studies. Those who completed trades programs, apprenticeship training or the Nursing Education in Southwestern Alberta program at Lethbridge Polytechnic are also eligible.
Nomination packages must be submitted before Jan. 15, 2027. Nomination criteria and further details on the nomination process can be found at lethpolytech.ca/honouring-excellence. Award recipients will be celebrated at an event on April 15.
Special thanks to title sponsor TD Insurance, Sensored Media and FWBA Architects for making this year's Honouring Excellence possible. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact: alumni@lethpolytech.ca.
