Aurum Awards

The Aurum Awards are Dalhousie University’s flagship alumni awards, honoring community-minded innovators and visionaries who are making a difference here and around the world. Each year, our alumni are recognized for their outstanding achievements in innovation, community engagement and leadership, as well as for their contributions to the social, cultural and economic well-being of society. Nominations for 2024 are now closed.

Learn about making a nomination →

Golden Eagle Lifetime Achievement Award

Introduced in 2023, the Dalhousie Golden Eagle Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates a remarkable alum with a long-standing connection and commitment to the advancement of academic excellence at Dalhousie.

Meet the 2023 Award Winners

We’re thrilled to announce this year’s recipients of Aurum Awards and the Dalhousie Golden Eagle Lifetime Achievement Award. Learn about these outstanding alumni through their stories and videos below.