In honour of Frank Miiksskim “Iron” Weasel Head
Frank (Miiksskim “Iron”) Weasel Head was a founding member of the Mokakin Foundation and was instrumental in assisting the Blood Tribe in the successful repatriation of numerous religious and cultural artifacts from museums throughout North America. He devoted his...
In honour of Janine Rae Jackson “Shining White Bear”
Janine, a member of the Bigstone Cree Nation, was born and raised in Northern Alberta. She got her Cree spirit name, Wapi-Muskwa-Kawasut, Shining White Bear, in a Sweat Lodge Ceremony. At the time of her passing, she was working on her Indigenous Studies Master’s...
In honour of Narcisse (Tatsikiistamik “Middle Bull”) Blood
A highly respected member of the Blackfoot community and the Elder to the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Chapter of the University of Lethbridge Alumni Association, prominent Blackfoot filmmaker and former sessional instructor, Narcisse (Tatsikiistamik “Middle Bull”)...
In honour of Rolf and Karin von Heyking
The Rolf and Karin von Heyking Award is established in the memory of our parents whose own educational and vocational aspirations were impacted by their experiences as refugees from war. Both Rolf and Karin were born in Latvia and as young people they were displaced...
In loving memory of Tom Caruso
Tom Caruso was a quintessential family man, a lover of good food, and a staunch proponent of his children’s education. He is missed dearly by his loving wife and children, who are proud to leave this scholarship in his name. Tom was born to Italian immigrant parents...

In memory of Alan W. Bell
Mr. Alan. W. Bell was a practicing chartered accountant who enjoyed a long association with the Board of the University of Lethbridge during its formative years and made a unique contribution ot the financial phase of the Universitys development. Mr. Bell was...

In memory of Alex Close
Alex Close served as a system support specialist at the University of Lethbridge. He will always be remembered as a dedicated and loyal member of the University Family. His love of people shaped his life and motivated others. Alex passed away on April 18, 2005.

In memory of Andrea Block
This award was established through a bequest from Dorothy Lundstad in memory of her mother Andrea Block.

In memory of Anna Elgby
This award is in memory of Anna Elgby, a third year nursing student who lived life with great passion. Anna was the embodiment of what a nurse should be; thoughtful, compassionate and a true humanitarian caring for all those who entered her life.
In memory of Deb Steacy
Deb Steacy was a long-time booster club member and volunteer coordinator for Operation Red Nose. She passed away suddenly in April 2014 at the age of 58. Having been a successful CIAU varsity athlete herself, Steacy understood the value of being a student-athlete....
In memory of Dexter Johnson
From the beginning, Dexter Johnson was tops in science and academic work every year, even winning silver and then gold in the regional Kangaroo Math Contest held at the University of Lethbridge, while he was in elementary school. Dexter is warmly remembered for his...

In memory of Donna Vreeken
This award is established in memory of Donna Vreeken who passed away suddenly in 1995. Donna was committed to the nursing profession and had a compassion for her patients and a dedication to quality care-giving. She was a devoted mother, wife, sister, daughter and...

In memory of Doug Thompson
This award was set up by Constance Sheriff and Dr. John Sheriff and honours the memory of Doug Thompson, Constance’s father, who dedicated his life to teaching. George Douglas Thompson spent 33 years teaching history at the only high school in Wallaceburg, Ont as a...

In memory of Dr. Dieter Mueller
In 1977 this award was established by the Department of History in memory of their late colleague, Dr. Dieter Mueller.
In memory of Dr. Johan Dormaar
Dr. Johan Dormaar, B.S.A., PhD., received an Honourary Doctorate of Science from the University of Lethbridge in 1991. In 2011, when he passed away, Judi Dormaar and her brothers established a Scholarship in his name for the University of Lethbridge Geography...
In memory of Dr. Wilma Winter
Established in honour of Dr. Winter, a founding member of the University of Lethbridge and professor emeritus. Winter obtained a Bachelor of Education at the University of Alberta and a Master of Education and a Doctorate of Education at the University of Oregon...
In memory of Eli de Guzman
Created in loving memory of Eli de Guzman, a graduate of the U of L and a proud founding member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity who passed away tragically in July, 2009. Elijah ‘Eli’ de Guzman passed away at the age of 27 years in Lethbridge. He had been at the Old Man...

In memory of Florence Ruff
The Ruff family are dedicating this award in memory of Florence Ruff who passed away in 1998.
In memory of George and Alice (Anderson) Hummel
Established by Ruth Hummel, Eleanor (Hummel) Smith and Bernie Hummel, to honor the memory of their parents, lifelong Albertans, George and Alice (Anderson) Hummel, who had a longstanding interest in the CCBN research at the UofL. The release of the first award was in...
In Memory of Isaac Johansen
Isaac Johansen attended the University of Lethbridge pursuing two dreams. His first passion was the pursuit of being an MLB pitcher. He was invited by the Prairie Baseball Academy in Lethbridge to continue his development and love of baseball. His second pursuit was...

In memory of Jan Tait
Jan Tait, with her husband Logan, were the first chairs of the Festival of Art and Song at the University of Lethbridge. Jan’s commitment to fulfilling her duties as chair and promoting this cultural event were epitomized by her unfailing support, even as she...

In memory of Kalen Brown
Kalen Brown was a bright and beautiful boy, confident, optimistic and full of promise. In June of 1994, when he was 14 years old, Kalen was diagnosed with a form of bone cancer called Ewings Sarcoma. He fought a brave and uncomplaining fight, never losing his...
In memory of Karyn Yamagishi.
Endowed by the Yamagishi Family, in loving memory of Karyn Yamagishi. Karyn attended the French Immersion program at Agnes Davidson Elementary School, Gilbert Paterson Junior High, Lethbridge Collegiate Institute, and the University of Lethbridge. Her first public...
In memory of Lenna Greer
Lenna, beloved spouse of Linda Rawbon, of Lethbridge, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the age of 64 years. Lenna enjoyed a full career working in the health industry. She owned her own business as a Massage Therapist. Following this, Lenna was the...
In Memory of Maria and Alexander Tron
From the family of Maria and Alexander Tron: Alexander and Maria Tron raised their four children in Lethbridge, Alberta, after immigrating to Canada to start a new life. Dad was born in Ukraine in 1931 and survived the Holodomor, a famine that killed millions of...

In memory of Mat Hanrahan
Mat Hanrahan, a thoughtful and soft-spoken man, is remembered for his wisdom and dedication to the well-being and education of children, particularly First Nations and Métis youth.

In memory of Morley Tanner
Mr. Morley Tanner, as a practicing chartered accountant, was privileged to be the Lethbridge and District Charman of the Three Alberta Universities Capital Fund Committee and during the year 1969 organized the campaign in Lethbridge and District area of the province...

In memory of Paul Bath
Paul Bath graduated from the University of Lethbridge with a Bachelor of Arts degree in May 1997. While a student at the U of L, Paul exhibited a keen interest in the Japanese culture and upon graduation he returned to Japan to teach English as a Second Language. He...

In memory of Richard Martin Howell
This award has been set up by the family of Richard Martin Howell, in memory of Mr. Howell and to acknowledge that many of his descendants have chosen the University of Lethbridge and its management program for their post-secondary education.

In memory of Ryan Imbach
This award was established in 1986 to honour the memory of Ryan Imbach who passed away in October 1985 at the age of 7.