Navigation Block On this page Award of Honour Alumni Leadership Indigenous Community Impact Young Influencer 2026 Recipients Nominate On this page Award of Honour Alumni Leadership Indigenous Community Impact Young Influencer 2026 Recipients Nominate Excellence Deserves Recognition The Community Alumni Awards honour those whose work and dedication reflect the values of Northwestern Polytechnic. These awards celebrate alumni and community members who lead, support, and create lasting change in education, industry, and society. Community & Alumni Awards Board of Governors Award of Honour This award recognizes a community member whose lifetime achievements have made a significant and lasting impact on our institution and the region at large. Through exceptional service and dedication, recipients contribute to the advancement of both the institution and the communities we serve. Learn More Past Recipients 2026 Recipient - Shannon Dunfield Community & Alumni Awards Alumni Leadership Award This award recognizes an outstanding business or individual with alumni ties to our institution. The recipient will have made a significant impact in the social, economic, or cultural landscape, demonstrating leadership, mentorship, and support for both NWP and the wider community. Learn More Past Recipients Community & Alumni Awards Indigenous Community Impact Award Established by the Circle of Indigenous Students in 2021, this award honours alumni whose outstanding contributions have shown responsiveness and commitment to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. Recipients may be recognized for their efforts in education, policy, volunteerism, innovation, or cultural advancement. Learn More Past Recipients 2026 Recipient - Lois Duke Community & Alumni Awards Young Influencer Award This award celebrates the achievements of young alumni, 30 years of age or younger, who are creating meaningful change in their community or profession. Recipients are emerging leaders who inspire through their innovation, initiative, and impact. Learn More Past Recipients Meet the 2026 Recipients Shannon Dunfield Lois Duke Webform Block Community Alumni Awards Nomination Nominations are open for the 2027 Community Alumni Awards. We look forward to announcing the recipients at the annual President's Ball in October. Awards Please select the award for which you would like to nominate someone. Board of Governors Award of Honour Young Influencer Award Alumni Leadership Award Indigenous Community Impact Award Nominee Information Name Mailing Address City Province Phone (Main) Phone (Work/Mobile) Email Address Current Position/Occupation Education Attained at Our Institution Other Degrees or Credentials Achieved Does the nominee know they have been nominated for this award? Yes No Nominator Information Name Mailing Address City Province Phone (Main) Phone (Work/Mobile) Email Address Nomination 1. In what ways has your nominee exemplified alumni and community excellence through their outstanding accomplishments, leadership, and contributions to their field or community? (500 words maximum) 2. Share how your nominee’s achievements, impact, and character make them an inspiration to others. (500 words maximum). Letter of Reference Please provide a letter of reference in support of this nomination. You may upload it here or submit it by email to @email. One file only.10 MB limit.Allowed types: pdf doc docx. Attach Protection of Privacy – The personal information requested on this form is collected under the authority of the Post-Secondary Learning Act (s.65) and the Protection of Privacy Act (ss4(a) and (c)). It will be only be used for the purpose of recruitment, research, and processing of your request by NWP. Questions concerning the collection, use and disposal of this information should be directed to: Privacy Office, Email: @email CAPTCHA This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions. Get in Touch Alumni Office: E213 Phone: 780-539-2921 Email: alumni@nwpolytech.ca