Linda Erickson was recognized by Economic Developers Alberta in 1997 as the Economic Developer of the Year in our province. She received the inaugural Gerry Gabinet Mentorship Award at EDA’s 2023 annual Awards of Excellence Dinner recognizing the crucial role she...

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...

Marie Sandham Marjerison was born in 1932, during the depth of the Great Depression and raised on the farm that was the homestead of her grandfather. She was the first of four children born to Harvey Sandham and Elizabeth Cunliffe Sandham in Lethbridge, Alberta,...

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.

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...

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...

Rebecca Musgrove was a compassionate and dedicated nurse who touched many lives through her kindness, generosity, and unwavering commitment to helping others. Born and raised in Brooks, Rebecca graduated from St. Joseph’s Collegiate before pursuing a nursing degree...

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.

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

Shane Gartshore was a smart, funny, interesting guy who loved computer science, sci-fi, cats, and sometimes people. Shane graduated with honors from Brooks Composite High School, and went on to receive a Bachelor degree in computer sciences from the University of...

Sybille Manneschmidt (1952-2025), came to Canada as a young woman. She explored much of the country but it was the foothills and grasslands of the southern Alberta Rockies that captured her heart. She eventually bought property and built a house on a hill outside of...

Leslie, Alyson and Daphne Lavers would like to honor their father Tom Lavers who had a life-long love of music. Tom Lavers was a talented classical pianist and operatic vocalist. He was a past conductor of the Lethbridge Symphony Chorus.

The impact of great teachers often reaches far beyond the classroom. The Egbert and Isabella Wells Memorial Scholarship will support future teachers — a fitting tribute to parents whose four children each became educators. Their daughter, Jean Wells (BEd ’73), chose...

Jim Miller, a retired soil scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Lethbridge, holds a Ph.D. in Soil Science from the University of Alberta. Although not an alumnus of the University of Lethbridge, Jim has been a dedicated supporter of the institution....

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.

Pat and Linda Anderson, mother and daughter, are long-time employees of the University of Lethbridge. They are now retired, but they continue to support students in many ways, including this scholarship. Pat worked in various departments, including the Registrar’s...

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.