Alex Kingcott

Well, this is pretty special. 💙

I’m incredibly honoured to be named one of Mount Royal University’s 2026 Outstanding Alumni Award recipients. @mountroyaluniversity @mrualumni

MRU is where I learned how to turn my love of storytelling, community and communications into a career — and, eventually, into Shareworthy. More than 15 years later, it’s still a place I feel deeply connected to, whether I’m guest speaking, mentoring students, welcoming MRU grads onto our team, or finding other excuses to get back into a classroom.

I’ve been very lucky to build a career around something I genuinely love: helping people discover the artists, experiences and ideas worth leaving the house for — and helping make Calgary a place where arts and culture feel accessible, exciting and part of everyday life.

None of that happens alone. @shareworthypr has grown because of the brilliant people who have worked alongside me, the clients who have trusted us with their stories, the mentors who gave me opportunities early on, and the community that continues to show up.

A very special thank you to Kimberly Gray (@graylyforward), who I had the joy of going to school with at MRU and who went on to teach, for putting my name forward for this honour in the first place — and to Toyin Oladele (@icaialberta) and Shelley Youngblut (@youngblutshelley) for supporting the nomination. It means so much to have people I admire believe my work was worthy of this recognition.

To be recognized by the school that helped start it all feels wonderfully full circle. 💙

I’m so looking forward to celebrating with the other recipients and formally accepting this honour on November 18. 💙

Thank you, MRU — and congratulations to my fellow 2026 recipients. I’m very proud to be in your company.

📷 @heathersaitz