Call for Nominations for University Awards To: College Deans and Chairs of College Awards Committees Vice-Provost, University of Guelph-Humber From: Senate Honours and Awards Committee Subject: Nominations for 2016 Winegard and Forster Medals The Senate Honours and Awards Committee invite nominations for the following University awards, to be presented at convocation ceremonies in June 2016. W.C. Winegard Medal The Winegard Medal is the University of Guelph’s top convocation award to an undergraduate student. Named for former University President Dr. William Winegard, the medal is awarded in recognition of both academic achievement and contributions to the university and community life. D.F. Forster Medal - Magesteriate and D.F. Forster Medal - Doctoral The D.F. Forster Medal - Magesteriate and D.F. Forster Medal - Doctoral are the most prestigious graduate convocation awards at the University of Guelph. These medals are awarded annually to one convocating Master’s student, and one convocating PhD student who excel both academically and in extra-curricular activities. Named for the late Donald Forster, a former president of the University, the awards recognize academic achievement, motivation, leadership and citizenship. While a College is not obliged to nominate a candidate for these medals, being nominated is an honour in itself, and nominees will be listed in the June convocation program. A list of eligible students1 for each medal will be provided to the Colleges from Student Financial Services and the Office of Graduate Studies2. Nominations are to be submitted to the University Secretariat by Thursday, April 28, 2016 Documentation guidelines and nomination forms are available on-line: https://www.uoguelph.ca/secretariat/office-services-senate/university-awards-and-honours For questions related to the nomination process or criteria, please contact Genevieve Gauthier, Associate University Secretary ([email protected] or ext. 53438). 1 Please note that the list provided will indicate eligible students who convocated in Fall 2015 and Winter 2016. 2 Awards committees will have to be in close communication with the departments to anticipate suitable June graduates. N:\Senate\Awards\Correspondence\2015-16\Winegard & Forster Call for Nominations_March 2016.docx .