Alumni & Friends | Engineering
Engineering Alumni: The Heart of Our Legacy and Future
Graduates of Engineering at Guelph embody the strength, innovation, and impact that define our school. As we work toward our vision of becoming one of Canada’s top-ranked engineering institutions—driven by exceptional, design-based education and research that truly Improves Life—our alumni remain a vital part of that journey.
Whether you're looking to reconnect, give back, or get involved, there are countless ways to make a difference and help shape the next generation of Guelph Engineers:
Update your contact information – Stay connected and in the loop
Volunteer with the Engineering Alumni Association – Share your insights and help guide the future
Join us at an event—or lend a hand – Your presence matters
Follow us on LinkedIn – Be part of our growing professional network
Host a reunion or lead a fundraising initiative – Celebrate and support the community
Hire a co-op student – Bring top talent to your team (email engcoop@uoguelph.ca)
Make a donation – Fuel innovation and opportunity
Together, we’re not just building a community—we’re engineering a better tomorrow.
For more information contact Chandler Gray, Alumni Advancement Manager at chgray@uoguelph.ca
Class Projects & Reunions
Reunions:
Is your engineering class or club approaching a significant anniversary? If you and your former classmates will be celebrating a milestone or anniversary, let’s organize a reunion to celebrate! Alumni Weekend (June) or Homecoming (September) festivities are an exellent way to reconnect with your classmates. Want to celebrate a different anniversary? Let us know – we can help!
Class Projects:
One of the most impactful ways to give back to the School of Engineering is through class projects. These fundraising projects are spearheaded by a group of volunteers from a particular graduation year (“class”) or club. These volunteers select what priority they will fundraise toward, set a fundraising goal, timeframe and work with their classmates to meet the goal.
Class projects have a significant impact on the students, programs, faculty and capital projects they support. Our Alumni Affairs and Development team will work with you to determine a meaningful area of giving and support you through the process. This includes organizing appeals and crafting a compelling message to send to your classmates.
Examples of on-going or completed class projects:
- Class of 1997 fundraise a $1000 each year, which provides 3rd students an opportunity to plan a social event aimed at building strong relationships with their classmates during a challenging year of studies.
- Classes of 1980, 1981 & 1982 fundraised to endow a $2000 bursary for students with financial need.
- Classes of 1976, 1977 & 1978 fundraised to establish an annual $5000 student leadership scholarship in honour of former U of G engineering professor Peter Chisholm.
- Former members of the Gryphon Racing Club fundraise to support on-going needs of the club including supporting costs to build Guelphs first electric vehicle
For more information, contact chgray@uoguelph.ca
Getting Involved with SoE
Donating your time as a SoE volunteer is an important way that you can give back. Your knowledge, experience and expertise are valuable assets and resources for current engineering students. We encourage all Guelph Engineering Alumni to get involved.
Here are a few ways to get invovled:
- Help increase engineering alumni engagement by joining the Engineering Alumni Association (EAA). As a member of the EAA, you will: network with fellow engineering professionals, connect with Guelph engineering students, advance the priorities of the SoE and be exposed to career development opportunities. Come to an EAA meeting today (eaapres@uoguelph.ca )!
- Join the new Ten Thousand Coffees Engineering Cafe- an online mentorship program. This program connects you Engineering students or recent grads to share career advice, provide industry insights and help prepare them for their next big step.
- Want to talk to students about your career path and what it’s like working as a professional engineer (P.Eng) or an engineer-in-training (EIT)? Join us at the annual School of Engineering Career Night. Alumni from all graduation years and disciplines are welcomed! Occurs every year in late-January.
- Design Day Judges. Get involved as a 4th-year design (41X) project judge or a judge for 2nd- and 3rd-year design (2100 and 3100, respectively) projects. Occurs every year in early-April.
Please email Chandler Gray at chgray@uoguelph.ca for more information or to get involved with volunteering for any of the above events or to discuss other areas of interest.
Honours & Awards
SoE Alumni Honours and Awards Nomination Categories
Nominations are now open for the 2024 School of Engineering Alumni Honours and Awards
Nominations close on Thursday, August 29, 2024.
Award categories include:
recognizes a University of Guelph Engineering graduate of the last 10 years. The award is presented to an individual who has distinguished him/herself in the profession, the community, the university and/or a related field. Nominees demonstrate significant professional and/or volunteer leadership since graduating from the university. Eligibility requirements: University of Guelph Engineering graduate of the last 10 years who has been out for at least one year (Classes of 2014-2023).
recognizes an alumnus/a who graduated 10 to 25 years ago from the University of Guelph’s School of Engineering. This award is presented to an individual who has earned respect within the engineering profession and in the broader community, already attained significant achievements and gives promise to future contributions. Eligibility requirements: University of Guelph Engineering alumnus/a who graduated 10-25 years ago, inclusive (Classes of 1999-2013).
is the highest honour awarded by the School of Engineering and recognizes an individual or a group/organization (company, foundation or association) for its contributions to the community, engineering, education, business and industry so significant that they bring honour to their alma mater, fellow alumni and the University of Guelph. This award recognizes lifetime achievement or a sustained commitment to excellence. Nominees demonstrate both professional and volunteer contributions made on international, national, provincial and/or local levels, as well as demonstrated leadership in business, cultural activities and contributions to other organizations within our communities. Eligibility requirements: individual or group/organization (company, foundation or association) that has demonstrated a lifetime achievement or a sustained commitment to excellence.
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Past Recipients
- Young Alumnus/a of Honour: Stephen Bachhus, B.Eng. '15
- Mid-Career Award: Kirsten Hogan, B.Sc.(Eng.) '00, MASc. '02
- Award of Excellence: Graham Gagnon, B.Sc.(Eng.) '93
- Young Alumnus/a of Honour: Naif Siddiqui, B.Eng. '10
- Mid-Career Award: Aimée Smith, B.Sc.(Eng.) '98
- Award of Excellence: Dr. Pascale Champagne, B.Sc.(Eng.) '93
- Young Alumnus/a of Honour: Amanda Pinto, B.Eng. '18
- Mid-Career Award: Mark Bassingthwaite, B.Sc.(Eng.) '02
- Award of Excellence: Engineering Classes of '76, '77 and '78
- Young Alumnus/a of Honour: Heather Murphy, PhD '10
- Mid-Career Award: Dave Bullock, B.Sc.(Eng.) '99, MASc '02
- Award of Excellence: Attilio Di Fiore, B.Sc.(Eng.) '92
- Award of Excellence: Bill McLean, B.Sc.(Eng.) '83
- Young Alumnus/a of Honour: Kendra Sakaguchi Durrant, B.Eng. '08
- Mid-Career Award: Tej Gidda, B.Sc.(Eng.) '96, MASc '97, PhD '04
- Outstanding Volunteer Award: Janey Piroli, B.Sc.(Eng.) '96
- Award of Excellence: RWDI
- Medal of Achievement: Robert Adams, B.Sc.(Eng.) '83
- Director's Award of Distinction: Dr. Valerie Davidson, MASc ’77
- Young Alumnus/a of Honour: Madeline Carter, B.Eng. '14
- Mid-Career Award: Nick Veriotes, B.Sc.(Eng.) '93
- Outstanding Volunteer Award: Dr. Reda Fayek
- Award of Excellence: DENSO
- Medal of Achievement: Edward Rule, B.Sc.(Eng.) '93
- Director's Award of Distinction: Lawrence W. Argue, BSA '58, MASc (Agr./Eng.) '64
- Young Alumnus/a of Honour: Stephanie Wilson, B.Sc.(Eng.) '06
- Mid-Career Award: Jim Hartman, B.Sc.(Agr.) '93, B.Sc.(Eng.) '96
- Outstanding Volunteer Award: Craig McDonald, B.Sc.(Eng.) '06
- Award of Excellence: C.F. Crozier & Associates
- Medal of Achievement: Dr. Vijay Singh, MASc '70, HDSc '14
- Director's Award of Distinction: Dr. William Winegard, HDLa '05
- Young Alumnus/a of Honour: Diana Nicholson, MASc. '12
- Mid-Career Award: Mike Wrigglesworth, B.Sc.(Eng.) '98
- Outstanding Volunteer Award: Scott Robertson, B.Sc.(Eng.) '96
- Award of Excellence: RBC
- Medal of Achievement: Peter J. Smith, B.Sc.(Eng.) '83
- Director's Award of Distinction: Colonel Carl Walker, MD, B.Sc.(Eng.) '82
- Young Alumnus/a of Honour: Alexis Wagner, B.Eng. '14
- Mid-Career Award: Deborah Goudreau, B.Sc.(Eng.) '97
- Award of Excellence: PepsiCo Canada
- Medal of Achievement: Robert J. Burnside, OAC BSA '64, MASc '66
- Mid-Career Award: Graham Nasby, CEPS B.Sc.(Eng.) '04, P.Eng., PMP
- Outstanding Volunteer Award: Steve Hood, B.Sc.(Eng.) '80, P.Eng. CEM, LEED AP
- Award of Excellence: Frank Rovers, HDLa(Eng.) '09, P.Eng.
- Medal of Achievement: J. Keith Ritchie, BSA (Eng.) '63, BASc., P.Eng.
- Young Alumnus/a of Honour: Colleen O'Toole, B.Eng. '08
- Mid-Career Award: Nick Mocan, B.Sc.(Eng.) '01, MASc '06
- Outstanding Volunteer Award: Brad Dixon, B.Sc.(Eng.) '07, MASc '10
- Award of Excellence: Linamar Corporation
- Medal of Achievement: Rui DeCarvalho, B.Sc.(Eng.) '77
- Young Alumnus/a of Honour: Emily Nichols, B.Sc.(Eng.) '03
- Mid-Career Award: Mike Minogue, B.Sc.(Eng.) '01
- Award of Excellence: R. Mark Palmer, B.Sc.(Eng.) '86
- Medal of Achievement: Bill Harrison, B.Sc.(Agr.) '62
- Young Alumnus/a of Honour: Mike Thomson, B.Sc.(Eng.) '06, MASc '10
- Mid-Career Award: Dave Chambers, B.Sc.(Eng.) '85
- Outstanding Volunteer Award: Ron MacDonald, B.Sc.(Eng.) '81
- Award of Excellence: AquaResource Inc.
- Medal of Achievement: Richard Lay, B.Sc.(Eng.) '77
- Young Alumnus/a of Honour: Nicole Detlor, B.Sc.(Eng.) '01, MASc '04
- Mid-Career Award: Eric Monteith, B.Sc.(Eng.) '97 and Keith Driver, B.Sc.(Eng.) '97, MASc '99
- Outstanding Volunteer Award: Terry Rothwell, B.Sc.(Agr.) '72, B.Sc.(Eng.) '75, MASc '96 and John Burnside, MASc '97
- Award of Excellence: Research in Motion (RIM)
- Medal of Achievement: Wolf Haessler, B.Sc.(Eng.) '66
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