Awards
King's is pleased to announce this year's Alumni Award recipients! Congratulations to Doug Fry, BA '98 (Political Science), Alumni Award of Distinction recipient and Helen (Abbas) Smith, BA '12 (Psychology and Sociology), Recent Graduate Award recipient. Join us at the Alumni Awards Ceremony on Friday, September 27, at 5:00 p.m. to celebrate their outstanding achievements.
Alumni Award of Distinction
With over 20 years of experience in the restaurant and consumer packaged goods industry, Doug Fry, President of Subway North America, is known for his exceptional leadership and impact with many notable brands. Beyond his professional success, Doug is committed to community service, serving on boards and mentoring young athletes. His dedication to service began during his time at King's, where he held significant roles with the King's University College Students' Council, including his term as President in 1995-96.
Recent Graduate Award
Helen Smith, Founder and CEO of Roo & You, is recognized for her outstanding leadership, creativity, and resilience. Her innovative company, now Canada's largest manufacturer of modular play couches, is thriving under her direction. As an immigrant and entrepreneur, Helen is deeply committed to inclusivity and empowering women, particularly women of colour. A proud King's alumna, she supports King's students through mentorship and speaking engagements.
Read more about the 2024 Alumni Award Recipients
Now accepting nominations for 2025. Recognizing the achievements, dedication, and community service of King's alumni by nominating deserving graduates for the Alumni Award of Distinction and Recent Graduate Award.
The King’s University College Alumni Association administers two awards annually that recognize the achievements, dedication, and community service of deserving alumni.
There are many talented King’s alumni who deserve to be recognized for their outstanding achievements. If you know a King’s graduate whose contributions enhance his or her community and who is an inspiration to those who know them, please take a few minutes to submit a nomination.
Alumni Award of Distinction
The Alumni Award of Distinction recognizes a King’s graduate who is an inspiration to others, has made a significant contribution to the community or society, or has reached a high level of accomplishment in his or her field.
Recent Graduate Award
The Recent Graduate Award goes to an individual who graduated from King's in the last 15 years. The award recognizes outstanding achievements which have earned regional, national or international recognition in such areas as:
- service to humanity
- professional accomplishment
- community service
- the advancement of knowledge, or
- service to King’s University College
Criteria
To be eligible for the Alumni Award of Distinction or Recent Graduate Award, the nominee:
- must be a graduate of King’s University College, London, Ontario
- must consent to the nomination
- must be available to attend Homecoming festivities, in person or virtually, when the award will be presented
- must not be a current King’s University Alumni Board Member
- To nominate a graduate for an award, please submit the Alumni Awards Nomination Form.
- Alumni may be nominated posthumously, in which case a representative can accept the award.
- Nominees who graduated from King's within the past 15 years will automatically be considered for the Recent Graduate Award.
- Self-nominations will be accepted with a written letter of support from someone known to the nominee.
- The Award Selection Committee, made up of members of the King’s Alumni Board, will review and grade nominations.
- One recipient for each award shall be chosen. However, in exceptional circumstances, two recipients will be considered.
- Nominations will stand for 36 months.
- The decision of the committee will be final.
ANNUAL Closing Date for Nominations: April 30
Please send your nomination to alumni@kings.uwo.ca or
King’s University College Alumni and Development, 266 Epworth Avenue, London, Ontario N6A 2M3