MacEwan University announces 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients and introduces the first two Emerging Leader Awards winners.
Six university alumni representing a range of sectors – music, education, communications, nursing, journalism, government and business – are being recognized for their outstanding achievements and significant contributions. Rob Cyrynowski, Vivian Giang, Keith King, Scott McKeen, Dean McNeill and Angela Merriott will participate in the university’s spring and fall convocation ceremonies, sharing personal stories, advice on life after graduation and what it means to be a MacEwan alum.
“These impressive individuals bring the total number of Distinguished Alumni to 100 since the program began in 1986,” says Myrna Khan, vice-president, University Relations. “It’s a fitting way to acknowledge the incredible contributions our alumni make in our city, our province, our country and our world – and to wrap up celebrations of MacEwan’s 50th anniversary.”
In commemoration of its 50th anniversary year, the university is also introducing a new Emerging Leaders Award and presenting it to two relatively recent graduates, Mackenzie Brown and Alexander Fanni.
“We understand and appreciate that greatness isn’t merely a function of age alone,” says Khan. “That’s why recognizing the commitment and impact our recent alumni are making in their professions and communities is so important to us.”
Meet our distinguished alumni
The Distinguished Alumni Award is given to alumni who exhibit outstanding achievements or make significant contributions within their professions and service to the community.