Distinguished Alumni Award
presented annually at the GrYphon Gala Dinner
To qualify for consideration, the nominee must be an alumni of the University of Guelph. In addition, the requirements for a nominee are as follows:
A Gryphon Football player
Candidates may be re-nominated for up to five consecutive years
Past recipients are not eligible
A complete nomination package must be received via email
All nomination packages will be kept confidential
Nomination package MUST include:
Completed nomination form
Covering letter providing an overall statement of recommendation
Additional supporting documentation you deem appropriate
Award Presentation:
The recipient will be recognized at the Gryphon Gala Dinner in May 2023
The recipient will be honoured with a special Distinguished Alumni Award ring, and have his name engraved on a plaque at Alumni Stadium
Past Recipients
2025 - nick gallo
2024 - dudley brown
2023 - andrew oosterhuis
2022 - ron bremner
2021 - billy vastis
2019 - rob wesseling
2018 - Don Ziraldo
2017 - Peter Partridge
2016 - DonALD Taylor
