The incredible success of LUTW is thanks to the
extraordinary effort, support and commitment of many talented
and dedicated individuals and organizations involved. LUTW has
grown from a single idea into a globally active humanitarian
organization with important links in industry, academia and public
offices. LUTW’s innovative strategy to bring affordable,
safe and reliable lighting to the poor has won it international
acclaim and several prestigious awards.
Here is a list of the awards that LUTW has
been awarded since 2000.
| Community Service Award, University
of Calgary Faculty Association |
30 Nov 2006 |
| Degree of Doctor Honoris Causa from University of Aberdeen, Scotland |
4 July 2006 |
| Champion of the Schulich School of Engineering Award |
12 May 2006 |
| Alberta Centennial Medal, Alberta Government
|
23 Dec 2005 |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM), Government of Canada |
30 May 2005 |
| Time Canada Heroes |
June 2005 |
| Calgary YMCA Peace Medal Award |
26 Nov 2004 |
| Alberta Science & Technology
Awards |
15 Oct 2004 |
| Reader’s Digest Canadian
Hero of the Year Award |
14June 2004 |
| Alberta Emerald Award |
9 June 2004 |
| City of Calgary Signature Award |
26 May 2004 |
| Celebration of Excellence Award, University
of Calgary |
26 Feb 2004 |
| Saatchi and Saatchi Award Laureate |
2003 |
| Canadian Foundation for Innovation Award
|
2003 |
| Tech Museum Award Laureate |
2002 |
| Rolex Award Laureate |
2002 |
| University of Calgary President’s
Internationalization Achievement Award |
2002 |
| IEEE Third Millennium Medal for Outstanding Contributions |
2000 |
| APEGGA Summit Award for Contributions
to Society |
2000 |
| Women in Science & Engineering
Mentor of the Millennium Award |
2000 |
| Alberta Women’s Science Network “Mentor
of the Millennium Award” |
2000 |
