KINGSTON, Ont. (Nov. 29, 2022) - Queen's University alumni Stu and Kim Lang are the recipients of the 2022 U SPORTS-Mitchell Family Alumni of the Year presented by Makadiff Sports.
The annual award celebrates former varsity athletes who have become leaders in their communities and recognizes the continued contributions of each alum to their alma mater. Jane and Ron Graham (University of Saskatchewan) were also recipients of the award.
"On behalf of the Mitchell Family and the Canadian Athletic Foundation, I am pleased to congratulate the recipients of this year's Alumni Awards, said the Hon. Lois Mitchell. "The Lang and Graham families are ideal representatives of the spirit of legacy and giving back. We are proud to have the opportunity to showcase their motivating stories across the country."
Stu and Kim Lang have been long-time champions of their alma mater, Queen's University. They have donated more than $70 million to both Queen's and the University of Guelph, benefiting student-athletes and the general student population. Their contributions include the $10-million founding gift in the campaign to build the new Richardson Stadium at Queen's University.
"Stu and Kim Lang have repeatedly demonstrated their extraordinary commitment to Queen's University in cultivating excellence for the student and student-athlete experience," said Linda Melnick, Executive Director, Queen's Athletics & Recreation. "Their contributions to the revitalization of Richardson Stadium, and the Richardson Stadium Pavilion Project, have helped provide best-in-class facilities for our Varsity programs and created a transformative connection between the University and the broader Kingston community. I'd like to offer my congratulations to Stu and Kim on behalf of Queen's University and Queen's Athletics & Recreation for this well-deserved recognition, and my sincere thanks for their unwavering dedication to empowering student-athletes, both on and off the field of play, and supporting opportunities that contribute to the well-being of our campus"
