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Malcolm Wilson (MSc'77, PhD'81)
Alumni Award of Achievement
Malcolm Wilson, director of the Office of Energy and Development at the University of Regina, is a leader in climate change research. Top among his accomplishments is his work for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which jointly won the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize with former U.S. Vice-President Al Gore.
One of Saskatchewan Business Magazine’s 10 most influential men, Wilson helped establish and is director of the International Test Centre for CO2 Capture (ITC). |
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Susan Milburn (BComm'78, MBA'80)
Alumni Service Award
Vice-president of Raymond James Ltd. in Saskatoon, Susan Milburn served as president of the U of S Alumni Association in 2002-03, where she encourage board members to strengthen the association’s relationship with the university.
Since then, Milburn has continued to serve the university by volunteering for the Thinking the World of Our Future campaign, as a member of Senate, and on the U of S Board of Governors where she chairs the Audit Committee. |
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Lorne Gelowitz (BA'83)
Alumni Humanitarian Award
Lorne Gelowitz became involved with youth as a coach of minor league sports. His involvement in the lives of others has never stopped him from progressing toward his goal—to inspire others to take that first step towards making a difference in someone else’s life.
A staff sergeant with the Saskatoon Police Service and director of the Saskatchewan Law Enforcement Guardians, Gelowitz dedicates his free time—and even vacation time—to work for the benefit of those in need. |
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Betty-Ann Heggie (BEd'75)
Alumni Mentorship Award
Betty-Anne Heggie never formally used her education degree in the classroom, but she uses it constantly to bring out the best in those around her.
During her long career as senior vice-president of corporate relations with Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan (PCS), Heggie always had time for the “students” who sought her advice, leadership, and direction. Today, as The Stiletto Chick, Heggie works as a keynote speaker, mentor and motivational speaker. |
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Dr. Alika LaFontaine (MD'06)
Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Dr. Alika LaFontaine earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Regina at age 19 and his medical degree from the U of S at age 24. He is currently training in the field of anesthesiology.
LaFontaine is the youngest recipient of the National Aboriginal Achievement Award and was named Canada’s Next Great Prime Minister after winning the CBC’s competition in 2008. His current research focuses on the retention of resident trainees in Saskatchewan, an issue that has not been examined in depth before. |
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Cort Dogniez (BEd'79, PGD'92)
Alumni Excellence in Aboriginal Initiatives Award
Cort Dogniez has served Saskatoon Public Schools for over 30 years as a teacher, administrator and co-ordinator of First Nations, Inuit and Métis education.
His advocacy has helped integrate aboriginal culture into school curricula and created Cree language programs in several schools. His efforts have helped move aboriginal education beyond an awareness level to a level of cultural responsiveness. |
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