Awards
The heart of our University
Share our pride in the outstanding alumni, friends, faculty members, 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, and 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 members, staff and alumni.
- Meet the 2022 recipients
- How to nominate someone
- 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 2023 recipients
- How to nominate someone
- Meet past winners (1999 - present)
University of Toronto Student Leadership Awards
Recognizing graduating students for outstanding student leadership, volunteer service, and commitment to the university broadly, to their own division, or for contributions in both areas.
Carl Mitchell Community Impact Award
Honouring a University of Toronto alum who has advanced the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) through their extraordinary volunteer contributions to the community at large.
- 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 2021 Recipient: The Honourable Margaret McCain
- How to nominate someone (every fall)