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 2020 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 2021 recipients
- How to nominate someone (every fall)
- Meet past winners (1999 - present)
University of Toronto Student Leadership Awards
Recognizing graduating students for outstanding student leadership, service, and commitment to the university broadly, to their own division, or for contributions in both areas.
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 2019 Recipient: Dr. Glen Sharpe
- How to nominate someone (every spring)
- Meet past winners (2015 - present)
The Rose Wolfe Distinguished Alumni Award
The Rose Wolfe Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes exceptional individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement in their professional lives, dedication to civic, charitable and social causes, and extraordinary service to the University of Toronto, in a way that enables or inspires others to reach their full potential.
- Meet the 2019 Recipient: The Honourable Rosalie Abella
- How to nominate someone (every fall)