Graduation Awards

This annual award has been established to honour Michael Nightingale, who served as the first Vice-Provost and Chief Academic Officer at the University of Guelph-Humber from 2001 to 2005. Throughout his tenure, Michael’s vision and dedication were critical in shaping both the academic and co-curricular environments at the University of Guelph-Humber. 

This award is presented to a graduating student who has made significant contributions to the University of Guelph-Humber community, beyond their own program of study, and shares Michael Nightingale’s commitment to enriching the student experience at the University. The award consists of a certificate of honour, a permanent plaque displayed in the University of Guelph-Humber building, and a cash prize of $1,000. 

The successful candidate will be invited to and recognized at the annual Last Lecture. 

For more information and to nominate a graduating student for this award, visit the in-course awards page under Graduation Awards. The application deadline is February 15.

The University of Guelph-Humber recognizes the important role student leaders play on our campus. The University of Guelph-Humber Gold Medallion for Leadership Excellence recognizes students who have made significant, ongoing leadership contributions to their program. The University of Guelph-Humber Gold Medallion for Leadership Excellence recognizes students who have demonstrated leadership within their area of study, in the classroom and/or beyond.

Apply for the University of Guelph-Humber Gold Medallion for Leadership Excellence.

The deadline to apply is February 15

One award of $1,000 will be presented to the student graduating from the winter or previous fall semester from the Bachelor of Business Administration program with the highest cumulative average and who has completed BADM*3130, BADM*4220, BADM*4210 and BADM*4230.

This is an automatic award. No application is required.

The Outstanding Mentorship Award was established as a way for graduating students to recognize a staff or faculty member for their outstanding guidance or support during their time as a University of Guelph-Humber student. You have until February 15 to nominate a mentor.