Convocation and Graduation Medals W.C. Winegard Medal
The Winegard Medal is the University of Guelph’s top convocation award to an undergraduate student. Named for former University of Guelph president Dr. William Winegard, the medal is awarded in recognition of both academic achievement and contributions to university and community life. Recipient Nominees
Julianah Oguntala Lindsay North Keefer Rourke Lauren Chang Emily Blydorp Hannah Symington Celeste Noble
College of Biological Science College of Arts College of Engineering and Physical Sciences College of Social and Applied Human Sciences Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics Ontario Agricultural College Ontario Veterinary College
D.F. Forster Medal
These medals are awarded annually to one convocating master’s student and one convocating PhD student who excel both academically and in extracurricular activities. Named for the late Donald Forster, a former president of the University, the awards recognize academic achievement, motivation, leadership and citizenship. Magisteriate Recipient Nominees
Manpreet Dhaliwal Christian Cheung Madeline Ward Heather Collett Carson Balestreri Colin Lynch
College of Arts College of Biological Science College of Engineering and Physical Sciences College of Social and Applied Human Sciences Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics Ontario Agricultural College
Doctoral Recipient Nominees
Mohsen Yoosefzadeh Najafabadi Nikole Freeman Lara Genik Michael Lever Shannon French
Ontario Agricultural College College of Biological Science College of Social and Applied Human Sciences Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics Ontario Veterinary College
Governor General’s Academic Medals
Lord Dufferin, Canada’s third Governor General after Confederation, created these Academic Medals in 1873 to encourage academic excellence across the nation. Over the years, they have become the most prestigious award that students in Canadian schools can receive. The Governor General’s Academic Medals are awarded to the student graduating with the highest average from a high school, as well as from approved college or university programs. Pierre Trudeau, Tommy Douglas, Kim Campbell, Robert Bourassa, Robert Stanfield and Gabrielle Roy are among the more than 50,000 people who have received the Governor General’s Academic Medal as the start of a lifetime of accomplishment. Today, the Governor General’s Academic Medals are awarded as Gold at the graduate level, Silver at the undergraduate level and Collegiate Bronze at the diploma level. Medals are presented on behalf of the Governor General by participating educational institutions. Gold Medals
Anthony Incognito Cristine Reitz
College of Biological Science Ontario Veterinary College
Silver Medals
Joelle Dori Chandler Sebastian Patrick Karpinski
College of Social and Applied Human Sciences College of Biological Science
Bronze Medal
Kenneth Robert George Malcolmson
Ontario Veterinary College
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