Inaugurated by the University Council in 1974, this award recognizes individuals who have made the University a better place through their extraordinary contributions. Queen鈥檚 faculty, staff, students, retirees, members (elected, appointed, ex officio or honorary) of the Council, the Queen's Alumni Association, and the Board of Trustees are invited to nominate candidates for a Queen鈥檚 Distinguished Service Award.
Nominations
Nominations for 2026 will open in February 2026.
For additional details, including selection criteria and nomination guidelines/process, please click here.
Please contact the University Secretariat at ucouncil@queensu.ca if you have questions about the Distinguished Service Award or the nomination process.
The Nomination Form (click here to open the online form).
NOTE: If you would like to review the Nomination Form in advance of completing the online form, a PDF version can be viewed here. This form is provided for information only. Nominations must be submitted using the online form.