Rudy Heinzl Award

The Rudy Heinzl Award of Excellence has been presented annually since 1997 in recognition of an outstanding one-year achievement which improves the lives of students at McMaster University. The names of recipients are recorded on a permanent plaque displayed in the foyer of the MSU Office, and recipients of the award receive a framed colour photograph of the Edwards Archway bearing an engraved plate.

 
History of the Award

In his 33 years of service at McMaster, including 11 years as Dean of Student Affairs, Rudy Heinzl displayed an uncommon dedication to the concerns of students. Through this award the MSU honours his contribution by commemorating the work of others who have similarly contributed to the well-being of McMaster’s student community.

 
Eligibility

Any member of the McMaster community is eligible for the award. No more than one (1) award is granted each year.

 
Instructions 

Old nomination forms are available here.

When nominations open, please attach a description of the candidate of no more than one (1) page in length describing the candidate’s achievement and contribution to students, and explaining why he or she is a competitive candidate to receive the Rudy Heinzl Award of Excellence. The selection committee may, at its discretion, request a third party contact to corroborate the biographical information.

For more information, please contact:

 
Simon Gooding-Townsend
Speaker, McMaster Students Union

MUSC 201A McMaster University
905-525-9140 ext. 24118
speaker@msu.mcmaster.ca
 

Past Award Winners

• 2012: Dr. Patrick Deane

• 2011: 2010-2011 MSU Board of Directors

• 2010: Professor Rovind Gao

• 2009: McMaster Crisis Management Team

• 2008: Nailah Gordon-Decicieo

• 2007: Learning Commons Implementation Team

• 2006: David Moore

• 2005: Umair Khan

• 2004: Heather LaBute

• 2003: Adam Spence

• 2002: Arif Manji

• 2001: David Nagel

• 2000: Edward Baker, Mike Lafleur, Kris McCrady

• 1999: Jason Lee

• 1998: Donna McGreal

• 1997: Sapna Jain