David Lewellyn, BSc 1998 (left) and Sarah White, BSW 2007 (right)

Two outstanding University of Northern British Columbia alumni, a senior executive at a major biotechnology company in Canada who maintains close ties with the University, along with a social worker who is a volunteer champion for cancer survivors through an active community support network, will receive 2019 UNBC Distinguished Alumni Awards for their leadership and service.  The Alumni Awards will be formally presented at the Chancellor's Dinner on May 31, 2019.

Dr. David Llewellyn, the Vice President for Business Operations at STEMCELL Technologies based in Vancouver, who earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry in 1997, will receive the Professional Excellence Award based on his outstanding professional contributions to the social, cultural and economic well-being of society

Sarah White, who earned her Bachelor of Social Work degree in 2007, and is currently working on her graduate degree in counselling, will receive the Community Service Award for her significant volunteer role in founding the Northern Cancer Survivor Society, the first cancer support group of its kind in Prince George.