Awards
The heart of our University
Share our pride in the outstanding alumni, friends, faculty, staff and students who enrich U of T every day. Thank you!
AWARDS FOR U OF T'S BEST
Every year, extraordinary members of the University of Toronto community go above and beyond. They mentor students, launch new programs, bring in teaching innovations, grow our community. They make U of T a place to be proud of, and U of T is forever proud of them. We honour inspiring people every year with a series of prestigious awards.
Our award programs
Arbor Awards
Recognizing alumni and friends whose loyalty, dedication and generosity have added immeasurably to the quality of the U of T experience for students, faculty, staff and alumni.
- Meet the 2018 recipients
- How to nominate someone (every spring)
- Meet past winners (1989 - present)
Awards of Excellence
Recognizing members of the University of Toronto community who, through an incredible breadth of accomplishments, helped U of T take its place among the world’s best.
- Meet the 2019 recipients
- How to nominate someone (every fall)
- Meet past winners (1999 - present)
Cressy Awards
Recognizing graduating students for making outstanding leadership contributions: improving the world around them, and inspiring others to do the same.
- Meet the 2018 recipients
- How to nominate someone (every fall)
- Meet past winners (1994 - present)
Carl Mitchell Award for Community Engagement
Honouring a University of Toronto alum who has made a difference in their community through grassroots volunteering.
- Meet the 2018 Recipient: Peter Rekai
- How to nominate someone (every spring)
- Meet past winners (2015 - present)