The Inspiring Young Alumni Award was established in 2011 to honour alumni under the age of 40, who have shown outstanding determination in achieving success at a young age.

To nominate a UPEI alumni member for this award, please visit our Alumni Award Nomination Forms page.

2025 Recipients

Dr. Derek Schipper (BSc 2006)
Katie Arsenault (BBA 2007)
Alexia Riche (BA 2020)

Past Recipients

2024 - Ellen Dixon (BSc 2012) (read the award citation)
2024 - James Muhato (BBA 2013) (read the award citation)
2024 - Jonah Tendepi Chininga (BBA 2018) (read the award citation)
2023 - Danaiet Teame (BScN 2012) (read the award citation)
2023 - Tyler Coady (BA 2013) (read the award citation)
2023 - Danté Bazard (BA 2016) (read the award citation)
2021 - Terry Nabuurs (BEd 2015) (read the award citation)
2021 - Dr. Julie Bull (BA 2006, MAHSR 2009) (read the award citation)
2019 - Bobby Thomas Cameron (BA 2009) (read the award citation)
2018 - Laura Archer (BScN 2001) (read the award citation)
2018 - Peter Hooley (BSc 2000) (read the award citation)
2017 - Mr. Ron Myers (BSc 2003) (read the award citation)
2016 - Todd MacLean (BA 2001)
2016 - Joel Ward (BA 2006)
2015 - Amber Jadis (Dip. Eng 2001, MBA 2011)
2014 - Trent Cousins (BA 2009) 
2014 - Ameet Singh (DVM 2006)
2013 - J. Paul S. Young (BSc 2002, 2007; MBA 2012)
2012 - Dico Reijers (BBA 1999)
2011 - Carrie-Ann Matheson (BMus 1996)