The federal election isn’t the only big event happening on Monday, Oct. 19.

During a gala ceremony with an expected audience of more than 200 alumni and friends, Memorial will honour a quartet of exceptional graduates for their individual accomplishments and dedication to their alma mater.

Tickets are still available for the 34th annual Alumni Tribute Awards, the highest honour bestowed by the alumni body on Memorial graduates making tremendous contributions at home and around the world.

The ceremony, hosted by President Gary Kachanoski, takes place at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland beginning with a reception at 6 p.m., and the ceremony beginning at 7 p.m.

The fun-filled night will be emceed by the hilarious and well-known entertainer Sheila Williams, B.Mus.Ed.’06.

This year’s honorees are: 

• Geoff Eaton, BBA’98, is this year’s Alumnus of the Year Award recipient;
• Dr. Rex Gibbons, B.Sc.’67, BA(Ed.)’67, M.Sc.’69, is this year’s recipient of the J.D. Eaton Alumni Award, which recognizes outstanding volunteer contributions to Memorial;
• Jessica Burry, B.Sc.(Pharmacy)’06, is this year’s Alumni Horizon Award recipient and is being recognized for exceptional achievement by a Memorial graduate under the age of 35; and
• Dr. Jawahar (Jay) Kalra, M.Sc.’72, PhD’76, B.Med.Sci.’79, MD’81, is this year’s recipient of the Outstanding Community Service Award.

To purchase tickets, please call the Office of Alumni Affairs and Development at 709-864-4354, toll free at 1-877-700-4081 or email rsvpalumni@mun.ca.

Tickets are $125 per person.

Be sure to also keep an eye out for updates on Memorial’s social media channels and #alumnitributes.