Submit a Nomination
The Aurum Awards recognize alumni for their outstanding achievements and innovation, community engagement and leadership, and contributions to the social, cultural and economic well-being of society.
Nominations can be submitted by members of the Dal community or the public during the nomination period. Recipients are then peer-selected and celebrated in May during Alumni Days.
Nominations for the 2024 awards are closed as of January 16 at 5 p.m. (AST).
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Eligibility
- Nominees must be a living alum of Dalhousie University
- Self-nominations will be accepted
- An individual can not be serving on the Dalhousie Board of Governors or the Dalhousie Alumni Association Board
- An individual can not be a sitting member of a municipal, provincial or federal government
- Faculty and staff of the university are eligible; however, their contributions should be above and beyond those expected of their normal work duties
Review and Selection
- The awards committee will oversee the selection process
- Nominees not selected will be held over for the consideration of one additional year
- Nominators will be given the option to update their submission
- Chosen honourees and their nominators will be notified by the Alumni Association Board President
Questions? Contact kirsten.tobin@dal.ca