With over 100,000 University of New Brunswick alumni around the world, we have many reasons to be proud. Our alumni are changemakers, distinguishing themselves through outstanding service to their alma mater, their communities, province, or country, and beyond. The Proudly UNB Awards recognize these outstanding alumni and demonstrate our pride in their accomplishments.
The Proudly UNB Awards Dinner celebrating this year’s recipients will be held in Fredericton on April 10.
Sandra (Sandy) J. Kitchen-Brewer (BA’94, MA’08, DLitt’24) and Earl A. Brewer (BA’70, LLB’74, DLitt’24) are social activists and community supporters whose contributions have impacted education, food security, arts, health, and social innovation across New Brunswick.
Janet I. Briaud (BPE’73) is an entrepreneur and financial adviser who has built a nationally respected firm grounded in integrity and client-first values.
She is known for steady leadership and a strong commitment to her clients and community.
The Hon. Scott A. Brittain (BA’00, LLB’03) has built a distinguished career marked by academic excellence, diverse legal practice, and public service.
An advocate and committed leader, he has made lasting contributions to the legal profession, UNB, and his community.
Dr. Alison Fox-Robichaud (BSc’83) is a critical care medicine physician and researcher whose work has advanced sepsis science, clinical practice, and medical education in Canada and beyond.
Although her career has taken her across Canada, she maintains strong ties to New Brunswick and UNB.
Dr. Anthony (Tony) J. Noble (BSc’83) is an astro particle physicist specializing in neutrino research and dark matter experimentation.
Through international collaborations, he has helped position Canada as a leader in physics research.
Alexandre A. Hayward (BScE’23) competes at the highest levels in international para-cycling, in both road and track, and ranks among Canada’s leading para-cyclists.
Currently, he’s working as a project engineer, while training full time, with his sights set on the 2028 Paralympic Games.
Genevieve M. Julien (BBA’09, MEd’19) leads transformative work in higher education in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
Driven by a passion for empowering others, she connects students with mentorship, community engagement and meaningful pathways to achieve their academic and professional goals.
UNB’s Men’s and Women’s 2025 Soccer Reunion Committee brought generations of soccer alumni back together for a weekend that celebrated legacy, connection, and community.
Their leadership strengthened ties between past and present players, while raising meaningful support for the future of the soccer program.
Nominations for distinguished UNB grads fall into the following award categories:
Recognizes any person who has rendered outstanding service and commitment to the Associated Alumni and the University of New Brunswick.
The Alumni Award of Honour, created in 1971, recognizes the important role played by alumni in promoting the university and helping it achieve and maintain its position of prominence among Canadian universities. This is the highest honour awarded by the association.
The Alumni Award of Distinction recognizes the significant contributions made by UNB alumni in their local communities and beyond.
Alumni are recognized for truly outstanding achievements that may have earned them regional, national or international recognition or prominence through service to humanity; their professions and/or volunteer organizations; community service; advancement of knowledge; or service to the University of New Brunswick and/or the Associated Alumni. (Up to five recipients per year.)
The Young Alumni Achievement Award recognizes the outstanding achievements of University of New Brunswick alumni 35 years of age or younger.
Young alumni are recognized for truly outstanding achievements that may have earned them regional, national or international recognition or prominence through service to humanity; their professions and/or volunteer organizations; community service; advancement of knowledge; or service to the University of New Brunswick and/or the Associated Alumni. (Up to five recipients per year.)
The Alumni Group of the Year Award is presented to a recognized Associated Alumni group. To be considered for the award, the group must have met one or more of the following:
The group may have also had an impact beyond the university and Associated Alumni by supporting other community or charitable organizations.
The Volunteer of the Year is presented to an alumni volunteer who has contributed to the University and/or the Associated Alumni either as a member of an alumni group or individually.
To be considered for the award, the nominee:
The Alumni Office also recognizes individuals who did not attend UNB but have contributed to the University of New Brunswick and/or the UNB Associated Alumni in a significant way. These individuals are given Honorary Alumni Memberships by the Associated Alumni.
