Distinguished Alumni

This award is presented at the annual Red Deer Polytechnic Community Awards Dinner to an alum who has distinguished him or herself in one or more of the following areas: personal achievement, academic achievement or public service achievement. Alumni Relations is continually seeking nominations for this annual award. The annual deadline for nominations is August 15 of each year.

Distinguished Alumni Award Nomination

It's easy to nominate someone for an alumni award! Complete the online form. The deadline for nominations is August 15, 2023. alumni [at] rdpolytech [dot] ca (subject: Distinguished%20Alumni%20Award) (Email us) for more information.

Please click the images of our past recipients for more information about their contributions and accomplishments, where available.

2021 Distinguished Alumni

Cory Kaun

Welding Apprenticeship

Previous Award Recipients


2020 - Chris Rolida Electrical Engineering Technology	2019 - Scott Robinson Phys Ed Diploma, 1988

2018 - Sharilee Fossum Business Admin, 1979	2017 - Rod Kennedy Bachelor of Commerce, 1974

2016 - Andrew Kooman Bachelor of Arts, 2003	2016 - Kathryn McKenzie Bachelor of Ed, 2004

2015 - Sheila Musgrove Legal Assistant Diploma, 1998	2014 - Randy Harper Bachelor of Commerce, 1969

2013 - Dr. Lynne Paradis PhD Curriculum/Masters of Education in Leadership B.Ed 1975, University Transfer	2012 - Dr. Janet Welch Legal Assistant Program 1983 University Transfer B.Ed 1988 PhD Educational Leadership/Technology

2011 - Peter Weddell University Transfer Diploma 1965 Retired - RCMP Bylaw Officer for Red Deer	2010 - Dr. Duane Smethurst University Transfer, Bachelor of Science Pre-Chiropractic 1980 Doctor of Chiropractic, Peak Chiropractic

2009 - Jay Janzen University Transfer, Bachelor of Arts 1990 Director of Public Affairs for the Canadian Army	2008 - Bryan Wilson University Transfer, Bachelor of Arts 1974 Red Deer Realtor, President of the Red Deer Hospice Society

2007 - Tim Gitzel University Transfer Diploma, Bachelor of Arts General 1985 President and CEO for Cameco	2006 - Melody Davidson University Transfer Diploma, Physical Education 1984 General Manager and Head Coach of Canada\'s Women\'s High Performance Program, Hockey Canada

2005 - Anthony (Tony) Kulbisky University Transfer Diploma, Recreation Administration 1985 CAO for the Town of Devon	2004 - Doug Sandall Business Administration Diploma 1972 Senior Partner, BDO Dunwoody LLP Chartered Accountants

2003 - Guy Pelletier Business Administration Diploma 1987 General Manager, Melcor Developments - Red Deer	2002 - Keith Hansen University Transfer Diploma, Recreation Administration 1987 Athletics Director, Kinesiology and Sport Studies Instructor at RDC

2001 - Dr. Sandy Murray University Transfer Diploma, Science 1971 Family Physician	2000 - Rebecca Luce-Kapler University Transfer Diploma, Education 1973 Professor, Faculty of Education at Queen's University

1999 - Janice Causgrove-Dunn University Transfer Diploma, Physical Education 1980 Associate Dean Undergraduate Programs, Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta	1998 - Diana Anderson Art and Design Diploma 1974 Former Exhibits Coordinator, Normandeau Cultural and Natural History Society

1997 - Michael Dawe University Transfer Diploma, Bachelor of Arts 1975 Archivist, City of Red Deer