Initiated by visionaries Tony Rose and Rocco Suriano, owners of Italian restaurant Coco Pazzo, and the then Faculty of Fine Arts dean, Carl Granzow, Abbondànza became one of the most anticipated social events on the calendar. An evening of abundance was created, with...

Adrian Van Gaalen, alongside his wife, built a successful farming operation in southern Alberta. His love for the land, respect for creation and the creator, and strong work ethic enhanced his ability to overcome challenges and grow the family farm. He planted the...

The Alan and Grace Hamilton Memorial Scholarship has been established to honor a pioneering farm couple who resided on a 160 acre irrigated farm in the Sunnyside district, rural Lethbridge, from 1926 to 1945. This family farm currently is operated by 4th...

Established for Alexander Barnhill (1901-1970) by his son, Al Barnhill, PhD; who was his guiding light to higher education.

As Alberta’s largest benefits carrier, Alberta Blue Cross® provides health and dental benefits to meet the needs of over 1.7 million Albertans. We offer benefit plans for individuals and families, seniors, and large and small employers.

Faculty of Management alumni Anil Pereira (BMgt ’87) and Sheryl (Turnbull) Pereira (BMgt ’87) have established two awards at the University of Lethbridge. Anil Pereira is a well-known Silicon Valley entrepreneur and marketing executive with more than 20 years of...

This award is intended to acknowledge students with an interest in critical and integrative thought.

Arthur James Edward Child, former chairman and chief executive officer of Burns Foods, left a legacy of discipline, commitment and leadership as well as courtesy and kindness. Child was born in 1910 in Guildford, England, and earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree in...

In 2008, internationally renowned opera tenor and U of L honorary degree recipient Ben Heppner performed a concert to raise funds for U of L music students. The proceeds established this endowment, which the University named in his honour. Heppner is known...

Mary and Bruce, were involved in choirs and voice training since their teen years. Had such scholarship opportunities been available to Bruce, he might have considered a career in music. Obituaries from Southland Funeral Homes: Bruce Milliken 1927-2019 Bruce was born...

Bud and Roberta Bibby were both unable to pursue post-secondary education due in large part to the deaths of their fathers at early ages.

The Canadian Federation of University Women is a non-partisan, voluntary, self-funded organization with over 100 CFUW Clubs, located in every province across Canada. Founded in 1919, CFUW has been working to improve the status of women and to promote human rights,...

Nadine and Don Chandler have advocated for inclusiveness ever since their son Randy was born with an intellectual disability more than 40 years ago, and now they’ve established an award that will help provide inclusive learning opportunities at the University of...

Dr. Ches Skinner served as Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts from 1999 to 2009.

Clint Dunford made a long lasting impact on the province of Alberta as a volunteer, business professional and in his public life as Minister of Economic Development, Minister of Human Resources and Employment and Minister of Advanced Education and Career...

Agricultural innovator and entrepreneur Cor Van Raay has made a significant impact on farming, ranching and livestock production in Alberta. Cor passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 29, 2021, with family at his side. Originally from Holland, Van Raay began...

The CPA Education Foundation positively impacts accounting education opportunities and those who inspire and develop future Alberta CPAs.

Del was born in Medicine Hat on March 29, 1943 and his parents moved to Lethbridge when he was a baby. He grew up in southern Alberta and quit school to take a job at a sawmill in the Porcupine Hills. A couple of years later, he came back to Lethbridge and started...

Dennis Neufeldt, president of Haul-All Equipment Systems Ltd., is known for his innovative ideas and commitment to the community. The Neufeldt family has built a successful business that is committed to innovation, ethics and professionalism and provides an excellent...

Carol Braat graduated from the University of Lethbridge in May 1991 with a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Biochemistry.

George Evelyn has been a long-time faculty member at the University of Lethbridge. Friends and family have established this award in honour of his retirement and the creativity he brought to the community during his career.

This award was established by Galt School of Nursing Alumni to encourage future nurses in their pursuit of a rewarding career helping others. For nearly 70 years (1910 to 1979), the Galt School of Nursing trained more than 1,100 nurses who played a key role in...

This award was established to recognize the contribution that George Lermer has made to the Faculty of Management and the University of Lethbridge. Dr. Lermer was the Founder, Director and Dean since the Department’s inception in 1981. He retired from the University...

An active member of both the Lethbridge and Southern Alberta communities, Gordon Paterson is a former president of the Lethbridge East Rotary Club and has served on the Board of Directors of the Lethbridge & District Exhibition and the city’s chapter of Big Brothers....

IODE was founded in 1900 by Margaret Polson Murray of Montreal who recognized a need for loyal support for Canadians departing to fight with the Empire forces in South Africa. She encouraged the formation of a federation of women to promote patriotism, loyalty and...

Allan (Mi’kskimmiisoka’simii “Iron Shirt”) Pard was a highly respected and beloved Piikani Nation Elder and ceremonialist, active in ceremony and numerous sacred Societies. Working for the Government of Alberta for more than 30 years, Allan was integral to a large...

A member of the Kanai Honourary Chieftainship, Dr. Gerald (Sikapiistamix “Grey Bull”) Conaty was a senior curator at the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, and served as Director of Indigenous Studies. There, he shaped a respectful working relationship between the museum and...

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...