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!
THREE AWARD PROGRAMS 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 three 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.
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.
Cressy Awards
Recognizing graduating students for making outstanding leadership contributions: improving the world around them, and inspiring others to do the same.
Carl Mitchell Award for Community Engagement
Carl Mitchell Award for Community Engagement
2018 Recipient: Peter Rekai
Honouring a University of Toronto alum who has made a difference in their community through grassroots volunteering.
How recipients are nominated
Arbor Awards
U of T's alumni offices honour their exceptional volunteers for their outstanding contributions to the University. Nominations are accepted each spring.
Awards of Excellence
Exceptional students, faculty and staff are honoured for their meaningful contributions to our community. Nominations are accepted each fall.
Cressy Awards
Nominate a student leader who has made outstanding co-curricular contributions to the University and wider community. Nominations are due each autumn.
