The annual Alumni Awards of Excellence were created to recognize and celebrate CapU alumni who are making positive contributions to their communities.
Five awards will be given to individuals who inspire and have positively contributed to their communities, one for each CapU brand attribute that makes CapU a remarkable space to thrive: Open, Expressive, Dedicated, Relevant and Enterprising.
Event details
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Date & Time |
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 7 - 9:30 p.m. |
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Location |
The Polygon Gallery |
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Agenda |
7 p.m.: Welcome and cocktail reception |
Nominate today
Celebrate our extraordinary CapU alumni who are making a difference in the community by nominating them for the 2026 Alumni Award of Excellence!
How to nominate
A completed nomination form must be submitted by November 9, 2025 closing date.
Meet the 2025 award recipients
Meet the five extraordinary recipients of the 2025 Alumni Awards of Excellence — each exemplifying the qualities that make CapU a remarkable place to thrive.
Liberal Arts & Marketing Management '87, Media Arts '04
Dutch settler, media artist, curator and researcher advancing landback and political arts.
Jazz Studies '09, BMus '11
Co-founder of Back On Stage, streamlining business for 10,000+ musicians worldwide.
BBA '14
Lil’wat and Samahquam Nation leader advancing Indigenous governance; Co-Executive Director of the Centre for First Nations Governance and National Community Research Director for the Rebuilding First Nations Governance project.
Arts and Sciences '80
Dr. Susan Chang is an internationally recognized neuro-oncologist advancing therapies and caregiver programs for brain tumour patients.
Advanced Arts & Entertainment Management Certificate '03
General Manager of BC Place and former Cirque du Soleil touring manager in 90+ countries.
CUAA Excellence Award
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