Introducing the 2020 Nahlah Ayed Prize for Student Leadership and Global Citizenship recipients Two UM students recognized for their efforts in bridging the local and the global January 11, 2021 — Every year, the University of Manitoba (UM) recognizes two students who demonstrate exceptional commitment and leadership skills, their actions helping to bridge the local and the global. The Nahlah Ayed Prize for Student Leadership and Global Citizenship is named for Nahlah Ayed [BSc(Hons)/92, MA/02, LLD(Honorary)/08], a CBC foreign correspondent, UM alumna and honorary degree recipient. Though pursuing different areas of study, 2020 recipients Bonface Beti and Carly McFall both demonstrate strong commitment and leadership – and continue to make the world a better place – in everything they do.