The Inspiring Young Alumni Award was established in 2011 to honour alumni under the age of 40, who have shown outstanding determination in achieving success at a young age.

To nominate a UPEI alumni member for this award, please fill out our Alumni Awards Nomination Form.

2024 Recipients

2024 - Ellen Dixon (BSc 2012) (read the award citation)
2024 - James Muhato (BBA 2013) (read the award citation)
2024 - Jonah Tendepi Chininga (BBA 2018) (read the award citation)

Past Recipients

2023 - Danaiet Teame (BScN 2012) (read the award citation)
2023 - Tyler Coady (BA 2013) (read the award citation)
2023 - Danté Bazard (BA 2016) (read the award citation)
2021 - Terry Nabuurs (BEd 2015) (read the award citation)
2021 - Dr. Julie Bull (BA 2006, MAHSR 2009) (read the award citation)
2019 - Bobby Thomas Cameron (BA 2009) (read the award citation)
2018 - Laura Archer (read the award citation)
2018 - Peter Hooley (read the award citation)
2017 - Mr. Ron Myers (BSc 2003) (read the award citation)
2016 - Todd MacLean (BA 2001)
2016 - Joel Ward (BA 2006)
2015 - Amber Jadis (Dip. Eng 2001, MBA 2011)
2014 - Trent Cousins (BA 2009) 
2014 - Ameet Singh (DVM 2006)
2013 - J. Paul S. Young (BSc 2002, 2007; MBA 2012)
2012 - Dico Riejers (BBA 1999)
2011 - Carrie Ann Matheson (BMus 1996)