Bogdan Lytvynenko, BA 23, was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship.
Awards & distinctions
Countless Concordians were distinguished in 2023
Including our Top 50 Under 50 Shaping Tomorrow, other notable distinctions included:
Sarah Bernstein, BA 09, won the Scotiabank Giller Prize for her novel Study for Obedience, which was also shortlisted for the Booker Prize.
Three Mel Hoppenheim School of Cinema graduates were behind nominated films at the 95th Academy Awards:
David Christensen, BFA 89, producer, The Flying Sailor
Luigi Allemano, associate professor, film animation; original film score and sound design, The Flying Sailor
Peggy Arel, Attd, stop-motion animator, Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio
Hashem Almousa, PhD 23, received the Lady Mireille and Sir Dennis Gillings Global Public Health Fellowship. The two-year program grants young scientists the resources to undertake world-class public health research at the Institut Pasteur in Paris, France.
Order of Canada
Richard J. Burzynski, Attd 83
“For his dedication and influential leadership in shaping the worldwide response to HIV/AIDS.”
Louis H. Francescutti, BSc 80
“For his leadership in emergency and preventive medicine, and for his advocacy of and support for society’s most vulnerable.”
Grand Chief Wilton Littlechild, LLD 18
“For his lifelong contributions to reconciliation in Canada and around the globe, and for his inspirational leadership promoting Indigenous athletes in international sports events.”
Donald A. MacPherson, BA 82
“For his long-time advocacy of harm reduction and evidence-based approaches to drug policy reform.”
Osama E. Moselhi, PhD 78
“For his groundbreaking contributions to the field of construction engineering and management.”
Peter R. O’Brien, founding chair, Concordia’s School of Irish Studies
“For his committed volunteer leadership of health, education and faith-based organizations in his community.”
Lino A. Saputo, BA 89
“For his contributions to Canadian business as a dedicated corporate leader and for his philanthropic ventures supporting charitable organizations.”
Kim Thúy, LLD 17
“For amplifying the voices and experiences of migrants and refugees as an acclaimed novelist on Canada’s literary scene.”
