The QUAA Ottawa Branch is seeking nominations for Agnes Benidickson Award to recognize outstanding contributions by an alumna/us to Queen’s University and Canada. Nominees must be graduates of Queen’s, and are normally resident in Ottawa.

THE AWARD
The Agnes Benidickson Award is the highest tribute given by the Ottawa Branch of the Queen's University Alumni Association. It is presented to an individual for distinguished service to the University and Canada. In presenting this award, the Ottawa Branch pays tribute to the late Agnes Benidickson, a champion of Queen's University and the Ottawa Branch. Over the years in her many roles as a student, as a trustee, as Chancellor, and as the Ottawa Branch Honorary President, Agnes devoted her considerable abilities to the great Queen's family. Daughter, niece, and aunt of Queen's graduates, Agnes was raised in Winnipeg. Following her marriage, she went to Ottawa, where her spirited community service was legendary. The Ottawa Branch has been a major beneficiary of the Agnes spirit. As a long time member of the Branch Executive, Agnes fostered and supported many Queen's activities. It was therefore fitting that in 1990, the Ottawa Branch paid tribute to its prominent supporter by naming this award in honour of Queen's tenth Chancellor.

NOMINATORS
Nominators must be alumni of Queen’s University. The nominator for the successful submission will be called upon to introduce their nominee at the awards dinner, to be held in Ottawa.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Please forward any additional materials to:
Deb Shea
Alumni Relations
Queen's University
Kingston ON  K7L3N6
Email:  deb.shea@queensu.ca
Fax:  613-533-2255