John Hamilton was a dear friend and colleague from the beginning of the University. This award was established at John’s request, following his death in 1975.

Kathy Pierzchala, retired nurse and long-time Lethbridge resident, established this bursary to encourage students to pursue the rewarding profession of nursing.

This award is established by Kevin and Kathy Nugent and their family in order to support Aboriginal students in achieving their educational goals.

Larissa Featherstone, a UofL Management alumnus, established this award with her family to reward emerging leaders and to encourage those who plan to use their leadership skills to make a difference for others.

Lloyd Simpson was born in Cardston and Robert Simpson was born in Boundary Creek in the mid 1920’s. The Simpson Markinch Ranch has been in operation in southern Alberta since about 1913.

Logan Tait was a long-time Lethbridge resident, Chartered Accountant and realtor/business owner whose love of his family and success in the sporting world were matched by his service to his profession and the community. Logan had a successful business career as a...

The Nafeesa Resiliency Award is named after the donor’s grandmother who has shown enormous resiliency throughout her life. She was self-taught in reading and continues to inspire others. The award is dedicated towards those students who embody her core attributes:...

Established by Mark Bellamy, a U of L Engineering Transfer Program graduate and dedicated supporter of the University.

This award was bequeathed to the University of Lethbridge by Mary Agnes Crow who passed away in 1979. She directed that a scholarship be given to a graduate of the Barons Consolidated High School who exemplifies the qualities of scholarship, sound moral character and...

Baljinder (Bal) Sing Boora first came to Canada in September 1972, originally settling in Toronto. After just five months, he boarded a train to Western Canada and hopped off the line in Brooks, Alta. There, he put his civil engineering skills to work. Over the next...

Dr. Neil D. Holmes was the first chairman of the board of Governors of the University of Lethbridge. When he passed away in 1989, his wife Mrs. Bev Holmes, wished to establish this award in his honour. Photo was taken in 1977 when the University held a Homecoming...

Oliver and Gladis Kelly farmed 13 miles northeast of Claresholm from the early 1920’s until Mr. Kelly’s reitrement. Subsequently, the couple lived in Claresholm until Mr. Kelly’s death in 1974 at age 88, and Mrs. Kelly’s death April 19, 1984 at age 86. Oliver Kelly...

This award was established through a personal gift from Patrick and Jennifer Forrest. Patrick is a graduate of the University of Lethbridge and a committed advocate and volunteer for the University.

Pratt & Whitney Canada Inc. is dedicated to promoting engineering excellence in Southern Alberta.

Mr. Kimmitt was born on December 6, 1911 and passed away peacefully on December 11, 2007. The years in between were filled with many wonderful adventures, dedication to the profound value of education, and service to his greater community. He began his teaching...

Roloff Beny, photographer, painter and designer, has long been famous for his photography as reflected in his beautiful books which include To Everything There Is A Season, his portrait of Canada. He was born in Alberta. The University of Lethbridge awarded him an...

Successful music business professionals and long-time supporters of the Department of Music at the University of Lethbridge, the Sakamotos have established these award to help encourage gifted music students to pursue careers in the digital audio arts.

Scouts Canada is a Canadian Scouting association providing programs for young people, aged 5 to 26, with the stated aim “to help develop well rounded youth, better prepared for success in the world.”

We are U of L faculty, staff and retirees who are helping our students shine brighter by contributing to Supporting Our Students (SOS), an annual campaign that raises money for student awards and on-campus student-focused initiatives.

LaVerne Hisako Hamabata was a beautiful southern Alberta woman who is remembered for her gentle Buddhist ways and how she impacted many lives in southern Alberta. Born in the Galt Hospital, LaVerne was the third child of Kamasuke and Chiduka Hamabata. She grew up on...

Established in memory of Tracy Oosterbroek’s parents, Bob and Carolyn Neilson, and her brother Jeff Neilson.

The University of Lethbridge is a public comprehensive and research university, founded in the liberal education tradition, located in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, with a second campus in the city of Calgary, Alberta.

Since our founding in 1980, the Faculty of Health Sciences has been dedicated to providing superb evidence informed health education that embraces complementary approaches, is creative in its application and unique in its perspective.

Thanks to the support of the community, the Dhillon School of Business has established the Van and Helen Christou Scholarship Fund. Van Christou was a firm believe of hard work, moderation, education and the appreciation of beauty. Acting on these values, Christou...

Established by Vivien Kossuth, a Mechanical Professional Engineer.

Wayne Kwan immigrated to Canada from Hong Kong in 1974. The youngest of 14 children, he was encouraged by his father, Cheung Zhan`wen Kwan, to go off and see other parts of the world to learn, enrich and develop his own personal vision. It was one that stressed...

WUSC’s vision is a better world for all young people.