Call for Nominations: 2025 UPEI Founders

The University of Prince Edward Island honours its rich heritage and traditions by acknowledging members of the campus community who have contributed to its mission in an exceptional way by naming them “Founders,” an initiative established by President Emeritus Wade MacLauchlan in 2000. 

Recognizing our Founders is an opportunity to honour those who have worked diligently and passionately to build the University into the highly regarded institution of higher education it is today. The award is presented to members of the campus community—often retired faculty and staff—who have played a direct role in 

• supporting the vision, reputation, and continued success of the University, and/or
• creating a new era of educational, research, and/or service excellence at the University. 

Typically, two to three nominees are selected each year to receive the Founder designation by a committee established for this purpose.  
UPEI is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Founders.

If you wish to submit a nomination for this award, please complete the online form, or email your submission to communications@upei.ca. Emailed nominations should include your name, daytime telephone number, and relationship to the nominee along with the name, address, telephone number, and email address of the person you wish to nominate. Nominations are limited to 500 words in length and should address how the nominee meets the above criteria.

Anyone may submit a nomination, but please note that this award primarily acknowledges retired faculty and staff members. Active faculty and staff members are not eligible for the award. Previous nominations may be resubmitted for consideration.Completed nominations must be received by Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 12:00 pm AT (noon). The recipients will be honoured at a Recognition of Founders Ceremony early in the new year on a date to be confirmed. 

If you are interested in learning more about this award and past award winners, please visit https://www.upei.ca/about-upei/history/upei-founders