At the University of Manitoba Spring Convocation session on June 4, parchments were presented to the graduates from the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. The Class of 2026 includes 39 Diploma in Agriculture, 119 Bachelor of Science, 29 MSc/MEng and 10 PhD graduates.

Award Winners

Diploma medal winners include Laura Delichte who received the Governor General’s Bronze Medal, an award given to the graduate with the highest academic standing in the two-year Diploma Program in Agriculture.

Laura also received the President’s Medal, given annually to a student who combines scholarship with outstanding qualities and has demonstrated leadership to the members of the graduating class throughout their time enrolled in their program.

Degree program medals are presented to students with the highest standing in their program. This year’s recipients include Alison Manness who received the B.Sc. (Agribusiness) Medal; Braden Gustafson who received the B.Sc. (Agriculture) Medal; Ben Chapman who received the B.Sc. (Agroecology) Medal; Matthew Aitken who received the B.Sc. (Food Science) Medal; and Ho Long Lee who received the B.Sc. (Human Nutritional Sciences) Medal.

Stephanie Hanis who graduated with a B.Sc. (Agriculture) was honored with the University Gold Medal in Agricultural and Food Sciences given for the highest grade point average.

Cameryn Carlos who graduated with a B.Sc. (Human Nutritional Sciences) was awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Gold Medal, given on the basis of scholarship, personal excellence and leadership.

The School of Agriculture Teacher of the Year Awards were presented in recognition of teaching excellence and contribution to the students’ program of study. The First Year award, selected by first-year diploma students, was given to Bailey Delf, School of Agriculture. The Second Year award, selected by the graduating class of diploma students, went to Brian Voth, School of Agriculture.

Degree students named Emma McGeough, Department of Animal Science, as Professor of the Year, an honour voted on by the graduating class.

Meet some of the members of the Class of 2026.