Discover annual awards programs that recognize alumni and friends across communities
The Arbor Awards recognize alumni volunteers whose loyality, dedication and generosity has made a positive mark at the ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½.
InspirED Awards
²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½'s InspirED Award honours administrators and leaders who have made immense contributions to the education sector. Past recipients include Margaret McCain, Kathleen Wynne, Denise Dwyer, Angela Hildyard, Eric Jackman, and Michael Salvatori.
Leaders & Legends Awards
Our Leaders and Legends Awards recognize the many outstanding contributions of ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ alumni and friends (executive volunteers and donors) with six unique awards.
The six award categories include: Excellence, Emerging Leader, Innovation, Distinguished Service, Global Service, and Mentor of the Year.
²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ Alumni Awards
Every year, extraordinary members of the ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ community go above and beyond. They mentor students, launch new programs, bring in teaching innovations, grow our community.
U of T honours inspiring people every year with two prestigious alumni awards: and .
Natural Curiosity Awards
The Edward Burtynsky Award at ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½'s Natural Curiosity and the Dr. Eric Jackman Insititute of Child Study honours in-service elementary school teachers and early childhood educators for their excellence in environmental inquiry across Canada.
Each year, ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½'s Natural Curiosity and the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study honour two promising teacher candidates graduating from an accredited Ontario faculty of education program. The David Suzuki Fellowship recognizes excellence in pre-service environmental education of elementary school children.
We award students who give back
The ²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½ Alumni Association (²ÝÝ®ÎÛÊÓƵµ¼º½AA) Doctoral Fellowship recognizes and supports doctoral students who volunteer with our alumni.