17th Annual Duff Roblin Award Dinner News Releases

Over $100,000 raised at the 17^th Annual Duff Roblin Award Dinner

On November 6, 2025, over 250 guests gathered at the Metropolitan Entertainment Centre to celebrate local hotelier and businesswoman, Dr. Ida Albo, OC as the 17^th recipient of the Duff Roblin Award.

Donors, sponsors, and community members from across Manitoba helped raise over $100,000 during the evening in support of the University of Winnipeg’s (UWinnipeg) Duff Roblin Scholars Fund, UWinnipeg’s Tuition Waiver Fund, and the Wii Chiiwaakanak Learning Centre.

First held in 2007, this annual tradition honours the legacy of former Premier and patron of education, Duff Roblin. At the end of each dinner, the Duff Roblin Award is presented on behalf of University of Winnipeg Foundation (UWF) and UWinnipeg to an outstanding Manitoban who has demonstrated exemplary citizenship and a lifelong commitment to their community.

The UWF and UWinnipeg greatly appreciate the efforts of our donors, sponsors, Duff Roblin Award Dinner Committee Co-chairs, volunteers, and UWF staff members in making this special evening a spectacular success.