Haskayne Alumni Awards 2024

Haskayne Alumni Awards

Celebrate with us on November 19!

 

Management Alumni
Excellence Award

The Management Alumni Excellence Award honours sustained excellence in professional and community achievements. 

Rising Star 
Award

The Rising Star Award recognizes the achievements of alumni less than 10 years since graduating from Haskayne.

Big Ideas Bold Leaders 
Award

The Big Ideas Bold Leaders Award recognizes anyone who is inspiring others and making an impact in their profession or community.


2025 Haskayne Alumni Awards

From launching Calgary’s first professional women’s soccer team, to leading a high-growth tech company, to building businesses when facing barriers, these alumni show how determination and bold action can shape a career. We are proud to announce the 2025 Haskayne Alumni Award recipients: Deanna Zumwalt, BComm’93, Kelly Schmitt, BComm’00, and Jordan Lypchuk, EMBA’19.

Join us for a night of celebration and inspiration as we honour Deanna, Kelly and Jordan at the 2025 Haskayne Alumni Awards Ceremony. Catering provided. 

Wednesday, November 19
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Decidedly Jazz Danceworks, 111 12 Ave SE  

Ticket prices:
General Admission - $45
Alumni - $35
Faculty and Staff - $35

Limited complimentary tickets are available to students. Please contact alumni@haskayne.ucalgary.ca for more information.

Registration questions? Please contact alumni@haskayne.ucalgary.ca


Meet your 2025 Haskayne Alumni Awards Recipients

Although their journeys are very different, their Haskayne education has played a role in their success. Read more about the 2025 Haskayne Alumni Award recipients.

Deanna Zumwalt, BComm’93

Management Alumni Excellence Award

Deanna Zumwalt, BComm’93
Founder and Chair, Calgary Wild FC 

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Kelly Schmitt, BComm’00

Big Ideas Bold Leaders Award

Kelly Schmitt, BComm’00
CEO, Headversity

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Jordan Lypchuk, EMBA’19

Rising Star Award

Jordan Lypchuk, EMBA’19
Vice President, Business Development, Ziing

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