Presented June 16, 2026, at the ARUCC Conference in Montréal, Québec
On June 16, 2026, ARUCC recognized outstanding leadership, innovation, service, and achievement in Canadian registrarial practice during its national awards ceremony held in Montréal.
Among this year’s recipients, Annik Gélineau (Université de Montréal) received the Andrew Arida Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her extraordinary and sustained contributions to ARUCC and the Canadian registrarial profession. Cathy Newell Kelly (University of Waterloo, retired) received ARUCC Honourary Membership in recognition of her longstanding leadership, service, and impact on professional practice.
In addition to the ARUCC Awards, the ceremony included presentation of the MyCreds | MesCertif Trailblazer Award, recognizing leadership and innovation in advancing Canada’s national digital credential ecosystem. The 2026 recipient was Charmaine Hack (Centennial College).
Together, this year’s recipients reflect the leadership, collaboration, innovation, and commitment to student success that continue to strengthen registrarial practice across Canada.
Recipients by Award Category
Andrew Arida Distinguished Service Award
Annik Gélineau, Université de Montréal
Honourary Membership Award
Cathy Newell Kelly, University of Waterloo (Retired)
MyCreds | MesCertif Trailblazer Award
Charmaine Hack, Centennial College
Outstanding Achievement Awards
Jan Smith, British Columbia Institute of Technology
Hannah Temple, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
New & Emerging Leader Awards
Renée Stewart, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Nicole Dyck, University of Alberta
Honourable Mention: Hollie Pocsai, McMaster University
Next Best Practice & Innovation Award
Student Finance Team, Wilfrid Laurier University
Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Awards
Équipe RAÉ, Université de Montréal
Service de l’admission et du recrutement (SAR), Université de Montréal
Exceptional Affiliate/Partner Award
ApplyAlberta
Congratulations to Our Recipients
ARUCC extends its sincere congratulations to all recipients and thanks the nominators, adjudicators, volunteers, and committee members whose efforts make the Awards Program possible. By recognizing excellence and celebrating achievement, the Awards Program highlights the individuals, teams, and organizations whose work continues to advance registrarial practice and support learners across Canada.
Media Contact
Amy Dambrowitz
Executive Director, ARUCC
amy.dambrowitz@arucc.ca
403-669-1755
