Awards

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.

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.

2019 Cressy Award Winners Dalal Badawi & Shudipta Islam with Gordon Cressy

Gordon Cressy Student Leadership Awards

Recognizing graduating students for making outstanding leadership contributions: improving the world around them, and inspiring others to do the same.

Meet the 2019 recipients
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 2019 Recipient: Dr. Glen Sharpe
How to nominate someone (every spring)
Meet past winners (2015 - present)

2019 Rose Wolfe Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient - The Honourable Madam Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella

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)