MI Alumni Award

 
MI Alumni Award Recipient, June 21st 2024

To learn about this year’s recipient of the MI Alumni Award, please click here.

 
The Fisheries and Marine Institute Alumni Award

The annual Alumni Award recognizes the exceptional accomplishments of a Fisheries and Marine Institute alum. The award acknowledges an alum who has earned national or international prominence for their outstanding professional achievements and/or service to society. Through their efforts they not only enhance the reputation and character of the Marine Institute, but also serve as an inspiration for the MI community and beyond.

Definition of an Alum:

For the purpose of the MI Alumni Award, The Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University uses the following definition:

An alum refers to any individual who has received a degree, diploma, post-graduate certificate, or certificate requiring undergraduate or academic admission from the Fisheries and Marine Institute and/or Memorial University of Newfoundland (including all predecessors).

Guidelines for Nominations:

  • All nominees must be alumni of The Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University, thus have graduated from an Academic Council or Senate approved program at The Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland.
  • Nominators do not need to be graduates of the Marine Institute.
  • Nominees can self-nominate.
  • Nominees are not eligible if they previously received the Alumni Award.
  • Nominees are not eligible if they receive remuneration from The Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland for activities related to their nomination.
  • All nomination information must be provided in the online form using the link below.
  • Letters of support are optional. They can be uploaded at the end of the online form (a maximum of 4 letters with a 1000-word limit for each).

The nomination period for the 2024 award will close on May 1st. Nominations received after May 1st, 2024, will be considered for the 2025 awarding.

 

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