Since 2000, the 91亚色 U Alumni Awards, previously known as the Bryden Awards, have celebrated 91亚色 alumni who have gone above and beyond to help improve others鈥 lives.鈥 This series of awards is presented each year to grads who have attained extraordinary achievements and made remarkable contributions to 91亚色 and to their communities.
2025 Alumni Awards Recipients
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Farzia Khan - BA 鈥17
Senior Manager, TD Bank; Founder, Elle Hacks; Founder, NextGen Digital Defender
Farzia Khan is an award-winning cybersecurity leader, speaker, children鈥檚 book
author, board member and community builder. At TD Bank, she leads enterprise-wide cyber resiliency and security awareness initiatives that empower colleagues and customers to navigate today鈥檚 rapidly evolving threat landscape. She is the visionary behind TD鈥檚 Cyber Academy, which has redefined cybersecurity education and engagement across the organization.
Her work has earned her national and international awards, including: 91亚色鈥檚 Top 30 Alumni Under 30, WXN Canada鈥檚 Most Powerful Women: Top 100, and Global Women Changing the World 鈥 Tech Leader of the Year.
A passionate advocate for women in STEM, Farzia founded ElleHacks, Canada鈥檚 first and largest all-women student hackathon, and co-founded Robocon, the world鈥檚 first international hackathon on service robots. She is an emerging voice in artificial intelligence, having won GenAI competitions and participated in industry hackathons exploring the intersection of AI and cybersecurity. Farzia actively advances cyber education across North America through multiple efforts, including a non-profit initiative she founded to demystify cybersecurity for the next generation and foster digital equity.
Her bestselling children鈥檚 book, Cyber Heroes: The Adventures of Mayra & Filora in Techville, introduces foundational cyber safety concepts to young readers through storytelling and illustration, making her one of the first Canadians to publish a children鈥檚 book on cyber safety.
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Dr. Pamela Farrell - BEd 鈥07
Professor, University of Calgary; Founder and Executive Director, GROW Community Food Literacy Centre
Dr. Pamela Farrell is a recognized activist scholar, educator and community leader. As a professor of education and director of field education at the University of Calgary, she draws on more than 20 years of experience in K鈥12 and adult education, educational leadership and diplomatic service. Her expertise in special education, critical literacy and inclusive teaching helps prepare future educators to challenge systemic inequities and create transformative learning environments. A passionate mentor, she champions culturally responsive teaching and supports new teachers in developing the skills and advocacy needed to foster lasting change.
In 2019, she founded GROW Community Food Literacy Centre, Canada鈥檚 first food literacy centre and continues to serve as volunteer executive director. As an activist scholar, she mobilizes collective action to dismantle barriers to food access by centering the voices of historically marginalized communities. Through her leadership, the organization has secured over $2.1 million in funding, culminating in the 2024 launch of GROW-on-the-GO, Canada鈥檚 first electric mobile market truck serving high-risk populations in food deserts.
Beyond academia and community advocacy, she serves as the honorary consul of Switzerland to Alberta. Appointed by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, she advances bilateral relations in trade, innovation and education. As governance officer on the Calgary Consular Corps Board of Directors, she collaborates with representatives from over 40 nations to promote diplomacy and international cooperation.
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION
Robert (Bob) Drummond - BA 鈥67 and Vicky Drummond - MA 鈥76
Retired Dean and Professor, 91亚色
Former Library Coordinator, awarded posthumously
Together, the Drummonds have exemplified the spirit of service, leadership and philanthropy that defines 91亚色's alumni community. They have been 91亚色 champions and ambassadors, long after retirement. Their commitment to student success and academic excellence has led to the creation of several student awards, including a future legacy gift that will establish the Vicky A. Drummond Award in History and the Robert J. Drummond Award in Political Science, which support high-achieving upper-year students with financial need.
Robert was a member of 91亚色鈥檚 first official graduating class and served as Dean of the Faculty of Arts from 2001 to 2009. In that role, he helped lead one of 91亚色鈥檚 largest academic transformations, the creation of the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. He also held numerous senior roles, including Chair of Senate, Chair of the 91亚色 Faculty Association, and undergraduate coordinator of the Political Science Program. He continues to serve as president of the Association of Retired Faculty and Librarians (ARFL).
Vicky Drummond joined the Nellie Langford Rowell Women鈥檚 Studies Library in 1986 and was its coordinator from 1999 to 2016. Under her leadership, the library became a leading research and learning hub for feminist scholarship and gender studies, serving generations of students and faculty. She also played a critical role in the production and editorial support of the Canadian Women Studies Journal and Inanna Publications, advancing the visibility of Canadian feminist thought both within and beyond 91亚色.
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
Dr. Milad Modabber - BSc 鈥08, MSc 鈥10
Associate Surgeon (Ophthalmologist), Herzig Eye Institute
Dr. Milad Modabber is an internationally recognized, double board-certified cornea, anterior segment, and refractive surgeon and one of Toronto鈥檚 leading ophthalmologists. As a clinician and educator, he has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications, contributed to ophthalmology textbooks and has delivered lectures at major international conferences. He is a frequent voice in the media, championing public awareness around eye health and vision care as a spokesperson for the Canadian Ophthalmological Society.
Deeply committed to social responsibility, Dr. Modabber has led numerous humanitarian surgical missions, restoring vision in underserved communities across the globe. His efforts in global health have been honoured with the ASCRS Young Eye Surgeon International Service Grant and the American Academy of Ophthalmology鈥檚 Leadership Development Award.
Rooted in his community, he remains dedicated to mentoring future healthcare leaders, advocating for equitable care, and contributing to initiatives that uplift the profession and society.
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Jaime Wong - MBA 鈥01
CEO, Maddison Wong Investments; Co-founder and CEO of MDBilling.ca
Jaime Wong is the chief executive officer of Maddison Wong Investments, where he oversees investments in technology startups and real estate while advising high-growth software companies.
Previously, Jaime was the co-founder and CEO of MDBilling.ca, Canada鈥檚 leading medical billing software and service provider. Jaime led the company鈥檚 strategy, growth and execution, transforming it into an industry leader. MDBilling.ca grew to a 60% market share in Ontario, serving over 9,000 physicians nationwide, before its successful acquisition by RBCx (Royal Bank of Canada) in 2022.
Before his entrepreneurial journey, Jaime spent over 15 years in business development and technology leadership roles at IBM and other tech firms, specializing in enterprise IT. He also serves as a patent author in Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology and actively contributes to not-for-profit boards.
2024 Alumni Awards Recipients
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Dr. Bri Susanna Darboh - BA 鈥15, MA 鈥18, MBA 鈥22, PhD 鈥24
Clinical Psychologist & Neuropsychologist in Supervised Practice; Clinical & Business Strategy Consultant; Adjunct Faculty, Schulich School of Business
As a second-generation Canadian born to Ghanaian parents, Dr. Darboh has navigated and excelled in spaces where she has often been one of the few Black professionals or trainees. She has been recognized with more than 20 awards and scholarships, including 91亚色鈥檚 Top 30 Alumni Under 30 (2022), Canada鈥檚 Top 100 Black Women to Watch (2022) and the Schulich School of Business鈥 Outstanding Alumni Recognition (2024). She currently serves in multiple influential roles in healthcare and education. At Baycrest Hospital, she is a clinical neuropsychologist in supervised practice, leading the neuropsychology arm of a clinical research project aimed at optimizing dementia care in specialty clinics across Canada. She also holds a position as a clinical psychologist in supervised practice, providing psychotherapy to patients presenting with a diverse range of psychiatric and socioemotional difficulties in a private clinic. Additionally, she is an adjunct faculty member in the MBA program at the Schulich School of Business, where she teaches Strategy in Healthcare. Her expertise extends to the Rotman Research Institute at Baycrest, where she serves as a clinical and business strategy consultant for the Goal Management Training Program.
Beyond her professional roles, Dr. Darboh is a dedicated community leader, mentor, and health equity advocate. She holds leadership and membership positions in several organizations in service of her commitment to advocacy for underrepresented groups, including the Society for Black Neuropsychology, the Canadian Council of Professional Psychology Programs' Anti-Racism Working Group, New2Neuropsychology, and Baycrest Hospital鈥檚 Health Equity Working Group. She has founded and developed multiple programs aimed at supporting and mentoring aspiring neuropsychologists and has initiated and co-organized several conferences and workshops to raise awareness and foster inclusivity in clinical practice.
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Alia Abbas - BA 鈥13, MA 鈥17
CEO and Founder, Alia Consulting; Economic Development Officer, Town of Milton
Alia Abbas is an accomplished and recognized economic development professional based in Toronto. She graduated from 91亚色 with a Bachelor of Arts with specialized honours in Geography and Urban Studies, a professional certification in Disaster and Emergency Management and a Master of Arts in Geography with a specialization in Economic Development. Alia's exceptional work and unwavering dedication in economic development have earned her international recognition and prestigious awards. She was honoured with the distinguished 2023 Top 40 Under 40 award by DCI and Jorgen Consulting at the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Leadership Summit. She received the Bright Ideas Award from the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (2020/2021) for her outstanding performance measurement metrics report, which has proven instrumental in assisting economic developers in their recovery efforts from the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, her accomplishments were acknowledged by the Premier of Ontario through a personal letter of recognition.
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION
Michael Eubanks - BA 鈥93
Chief Information Officer, goeasy Ltd.
Michael A. Eubanks is the chief information officer鈥痮f goeasy Ltd.鈥疢ichael leverages more than 30 years of diverse experience across the retail, financial services and digital and information technology sectors in both Canada and the U.S. As a leader in enterprise strategic planning, he specializes in implementing complex technology changes to meet shifting business models for public and private companies.鈥疉 believer of strong leadership at every level, Michael is passionate about identifying and mentoring the next generation of leaders.鈥
Before Michael鈥檚 appointment at goeasy in 2020, he was chief information officer at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) and the Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS). He has also held senior technology management roles at the Canadian Tire鈥疌orporation鈥痑nd Best Buy鈥疘nternational.鈥疢ichael is a graduate of 91亚色 and has completed the Institute Corporate Director鈥檚 Program Certification from the Rotman School of Business at the University of Toronto. 鈥疢ichael is鈥痗urrently a鈥痓oard鈥痬ember and chair of the Human Resources Committee for Toronto Hydro Corporation, as well as a鈥痓oard member of鈥疉llstate Insurance Company of Canada.
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
Scott D. Tanner - BSc 鈥76, PhD 鈥80
Co-founder & CEO, DVS Sciences; former Principal Scientist, Sciex; Professor, University of Toronto
Scott arrived at 91亚色 in 1972 to join the gymnastics team and stayed through his BSc (鈥76) and PhD (鈥80). After his doctoral work, Scott joined Sciex 鈥 an innovative developer of mass spectrometry instruments and became a world leader in atomic mass spectrometry. During his 25 years at Sciex, he invented successful instruments for the measurement of pollutants in air, dioxins in soil and most notably a series of instruments for measuring the atomic composition of matter. In 2005, he joined the faculty at the University of Toronto where he was 2011 Inventor of the Year in Biomedical and Life Sciences and co-founded DVS Sciences, to bring the new power of mass cytometry to the world.
He is currently a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK) and of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering. He has also received a Lifetime Achievement Award in Plasma Spectrochemistry, the Human Proteome Organization Award for Science and Technology, the Manning Innovation Award of Distinction and the WAE McBryde Medal from the Canadian Society for Chemistry. Upon retirement in 2015, Scott enjoyed an appointment as adjunct faculty in the Department of Chemistry at 91亚色 and sat on the board for Ontario Life Sciences and Ontario Genomics. After moving to Nova Scotia in 2020, he became chair of the Three Churches Heritage Foundation in Mahone Bay.
2023 Alumni Awards Recipients
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Temo Primrose Gare - BA 鈥12
Journalist, Television Host, Executive Producer, Fibe TV; Founder, Okavango Media
Temo Primrose Gare is a journalist, accomplished television host, and executive producer with years of experience in the media industry. Temo received a BA from 91亚色, where she laid the foundation for her passion for journalism and communication. She later pursued her Master of Media in Journalism and Communication at Western University. In 2018, Temo was honoured with the Raveena Aulakh Memorial Award in recognition of her academic achievements and contributions to journalism and communication. Since completing her studies, Temo has worked at CTV News, BNN Bloomberg, and NewsTalk and produced two television shows for Rogers Communications and Bell Media. Temo currently serves as the host and executive producer of the television show 鈥極ur Stories鈥 and is the founder of Okavango Media, her production company which provides a space for her to shape and amplify compelling stories that resonate with audiences on a deeper level.
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Flavien P. Joubert - MES 鈥03
Minister for Agriculture, Climate Change & Environment on the Island of Seychelles
Flavien P. Joubert currently serves as the Minister for Agriculture, Climate Change & Environment on the Island of Seychelles. Before attaining his master鈥檚 degree in Environmental Studies at 91亚色, Joubert completed his higher national diploma and graduate studies at the Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom. During his studies, Joubert re-discovered one of the rarest bat species in the country and co-wrote two research papers on the subject. In his role as minister, Joubert has continued to promote research and conservation on bat species.
Joubert鈥檚 career with the Ministry of Environment began in 1996, where he held several key positions, including director general for Wildlife Enforcement and Permits, CEO of the Seychelles National Parks Authority and CEO of the Landscape and Waste Management Authority. Internationally, Joubert has represented Seychelles in many fora related to chemicals and waste and served as a prominent figure in the Basel and Stockholm Conventions. He also played instrumental roles in initiatives around chemical safety in Seychelles. In 2015, Joubert was recognized by The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) for his leadership at The Eighth Conference of the Parties (COP8) to the Nairobi Convention. In 2020, he was appointed Minister for Agriculture, Climate Change and Energy.
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION
The Honourable Harry S. LaForme OC, IPC - LLB 鈥77, LLD 鈥08
Senior Counsel, Olthius Kleer Townshend LL.P
The Honourable Harry S. LaForme is a retired judge who received an LLB and LLD from Osgoode Hall Law School. In 1994, he was appointed a judge of the Superior Court of Justice, making him one of three Indigenous judges to be designated to this level of trial court in Canada at the time. He dedicated his career to furthering the rights of aboriginal peoples, Canada鈥檚 LGBTQ2 communities and the rights of all other marginalized groups living in Canada. In 2004, LaForme became the first Indigenous judge to be appointed to an appellate court in Canada with his appointment to the Ontario Court of Appeal.
During his tenure, LaForme specialized in Indigenous law with a focus on Constitutional and Charter issues and represented Canadian Indigenous interests internationally. In 2018, LaForme retired from the judiciary and currently works as senior counsel with Olthius Kleer Townshend. LaForme has received honourary degrees from various universities and numerous accolades including the National Aboriginal Achievement Award in Law & Justice and the order of Canada. He鈥檚 also published numerous articles on issues related to Indigenous law and justice and speaks frequently on Indigenous issues, Indigenous law, constitutional law, and civil, equality, and human rights.
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
Fatima Israel - MBA 鈥06
Chief Growth and Marketing Officer, Gowling WLG
Fatima Israel is a marketing officer with an MBA from the Schulich School of Business who is transforming the industry with her expertise in professional services, telecommunications, technology, health services, and fintech. Israel is an advocate for putting people at the heart of transformation to drive innovation, catalyze progress, and deliver on purpose. She boldly combines ambitious ideas with insights to build a better working world for her clients and communities.
Her passion for leadership and advancing the marketing community has earned her awards from the Canadian Marketing Association and the Globe and Mail鈥檚 Report on Business. Israel strives to channel this passion to support the next generation as an executive mentor and advisory council member for the American Marketing Association, a mentor for the EY Women's Athlete Business Network, and a regular judge for marketing industry award programs.
2022 Alumni Awards Recipients
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Larissa Crawford - BA 鈥18
Founder, Future Ancestors Services Inc.
Larissa Crawford proudly passes on M茅tis and Jamaican ancestry to her daughter, Zyra, and is a published Indigenous, anti-racism, and climate justice researcher and policy advisor with over 14 years of experience. Larissa is the Founder of Future Ancestors Services, a youth-led professional services social enterprise that operates at the intersection of climate and racial justice.
Since the launch of Future Ancestors Services in April 2020, the organization has mobilized +$95K in donations and gifted services for anti-racist and climate justice initiatives. Larissa and her team seek to increase their clients' capacity to honour people and Planet through their minds, work, and spaces, and do so while leveraging decolonized and Indigenized approaches to 'doing business.' Among their +300 diverse clients are small youth-led collectives and non-profits; Canada's most influential law firms and publishing houses; and the highest offices of Canadian government.
Larissa graduated from 91亚色 with a Bachelor of Arts in International Development and Communication Studies in June 2018, Summa Cum Laude, with 2-year-old Zyra on her hip and the Robert Tiffin Leadership Award. After experiences such as starting a library in Accra, Ghana, studying international law and volunteering in Istanbul, Turkey, and representing her university at several global United Nations events, Larissa redirected her efforts to home. She led several anti-racism and Indigenous research initiatives at the university, and shortly after brought this experience to Ontario鈥檚 Ministry of Energy and Ontario鈥檚 Anti-Racism Directorate as a policy advisor; the 2018 G7 as an expert advisor and youth delegate; and many of her related volunteer roles. Larissa's experience has led to her specializations in raced-based data collection, Indigenous and anti-racism research, accessibility, restorative circle keeping, restorative practice and conflict resolution, climate justice, and public policy.
Through programs such as the CohortX Climate Justice, the Action Canada, and the Youth Climate Lab FutureXChange fellowships, the Raven Trust Capital Fireweed Fellowship, and the Students on Ice Arctic Policy Cohort, Larissa continues her learning of Northern Indigenous climate knowledge, climate policy, anti-racism opportunities in environmentalism, and doing business with traditional and decolonized approaches.
In 2022 Larissa was honoured in Complex Canada鈥檚 20 Creators Who Will Shape the Next 20 Years of The Culture, and in 2020-21 in Women of Influence鈥檚 Top 25 list; in Refinery Canada鈥檚 29 Powerhouses; as 91亚色鈥檚 Top 30 Under 30 Alumni; in HuffPost鈥檚 26 Indigenous Influencers to Follow; and with the Pollution Probe Equity in Sustainability Award. She supports international brands such as Merrell, Nike, and The Body Shop, in better serving and representing her communities.
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The Honourable Michael H. Tulloch - BA 鈥89, LLB 鈥89
Ontario Court of Appeal Justice
Justice Tulloch was born in Jamaica and immigrated to Canada when he was nine years of age. He earned two degrees at 91亚色 and was called to the bar in 1991. He has the distinction of having been the first Black judge to be appointed to the Ontario Court of Appeal 鈥 and to any appellate court in Canada. He was a Crown attorney (in Peel and Toronto), a private defense lawyer and a special prosecuting agent with the Federal Department of Justice. During this time, he also participated in a number of commissions including the Ontario Government Review on Civilian Oversight on Policing, the Review of the Ontario Legal Aid Plan, and the Criminal Code Review conducted by the Federal Attorney General and the Minister of Justice.
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION
Gregory Sam Sorbara - BA 鈥78, LLB 鈥81, LLD 鈥13
Chancellor, 91亚色; Principal, Sorbara Group of Companies; Owner, The Royal Hotel, Picton
Gregory Sorbara is a Principal of Sorbara Group of Companies, Ontario-based land development and property management business specializing in commercial, industrial and residential developments across the Greater Toronto Area.
Mr. Sorbara is completing his second term as 91亚色's 13th Chancellor, a role he has held since June 2014. His departure coincides with the recent opening of The Royal, a boutique hotel located on Main Street Picton that he and his family lovingly restored and reimagined while honouring its strong 100-year history in the community.
His passion for enhancing the lives of Ontarians is evident in his 21 -year public service career (between 1985 and 2012), where he held numerous cabinet positions in the Ontario Legislature, including Minister of Finance, Minister of Colleges and Universities, Minister of Labour & Minister Responsible for Women's Issues, and as the Member representing Vaughan
Mr. Sorbara has worked with the interests of the Greater Toronto Area at heart and has contributed substantially to its infrastructure and financial growth. He has championed postsecondary education as a catalyst for social and economic growth and a driver of community building. His landmark second budget as Minister of Finance in 2005 featured the bold plan to invest significantly in increasing accessibility for low-income students while funding more enrollments and expanded faculty, graduate scholarships and research. He also brought forward many positive reforms to the provinces taxation system, including the Business Education Tax reduction and equalization, eliminating GTA pooling, welfare rate increases, 25% increase of senior property tax credit, Property Tax Reform, harmonizing corporate tax collection with the federal government and eliminating the capital tax.
He currently serves on the Boards of the Ontario Arts Foundation, Festival Players, The Prince Edward Affordable Housing Corporation and Chair Emeritus of Mackenzie Health Foundation Campaign Cabinet.
He and his wife, Kate, spread their time between their home in Toronto and their active farm in Prince Edward County. They have six children and sixteen grandchildren.
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
Dr. Eileen de Villa - MBA 鈥03
Medical Officer of Health, City of Toronto
Dr. Eileen de Villa is the Medical Officer of Health for the City of Toronto. Dr. de Villa leads Toronto Public Health, Canada鈥檚 largest local public health agency, which provides public health programs and services to the nearly 3 million residents of Toronto. Prior to joining Toronto Public Health, Dr. de Villa served as the Medical Officer of Health for the Region of Peel serving 1.4 million residents.
Dr. de Villa received her degrees as Doctor of Medicine and Master of Health Science (MHSc) (Health Promotion) from the University of Toronto and holds a Master of Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business at 91亚色. Dr. de Villa is also an Adjunct Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Health at the University of Toronto.
Dr. de Villa has authored, published and presented research on issues including public health considerations for city planning and emergency preparedness, communicable and infectious disease control, and public health policy development.
Dr. de Villa has been recognized for her leadership and achievements with Faculty Educator awards from the University of Toronto 鈥 Public Health and Preventative Medicine Residency Program, the Naimark Award, from the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement and, in 2021, the award for Communicator of the Year by the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC, Toronto Chapter).
In her capacity of Medical Officer of Health, Dr. de Villa has led the public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto since the city saw its first case of COVID-19 on January 25, 2020. In addition to providing leadership to the largest immunization campaign in the history of Toronto, throughout the COVID-19 response, Dr. de Villa has advised political partners including Mayor John Tory on measures the municipal government could take, such as declaring a state of emergency, and introducing local by-laws on physical distancing and mask wearing to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. In her ongoing efforts to lead Toronto through the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. de Villa has worked tirelessly to ensure Torontonians have the tools and information they need to keep themselves and those around them safe, while also maintaining critical public health services.
Dr. de Villa continues to play a key advisory role in the City and Province's COVID-19 response and recovery, remaining vigilant of COVID-19 trends and providing updates and reassurance to the public regularly.
2021 Alumni Awards Recipients
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Weyni Mengesha - BFA 鈥05
Artistic Director, Soulpepper Theatre Company
Weyni Mengesha is a Canadian film and stage director known for her ground-breaking work and community engagement. Since graduating in 2005 with a BFA from 91亚色, she has directed plays that have gone on to break box office records, tour nationally and internationally, and have been developed into television shows playing on CBC, Global, and Netflix. She made her U.S debut in 2016 at Theatre @ Boston Court directing Bars and Measures which received three Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award nominations and an NAACP nomination for her direction. Mengesha went on to make her New 91亚色 debut with Martin Zimmerman鈥檚 Seven Spots from the Sun at Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre, along with the off-Broadway debut of the critically acclaimed Kim鈥檚 Convenience. In 2019, she became artistic director of Soulpepper Theatre Company in Toronto, a celebrated artist-driven company that offers year-round programming and training for artists from across the country. She is also cultivating a television and film career with numerous award-winning short films and episodic TV shows under her belt and a feature in development.
Mengesha is also a committed educator, mentor of new talent, and producer of youth arts initiatives. She was the co-director of the acclaimed A.M.Y. Project (artists mentoring youth) from its inaugural showcase in 2005 until 2011 and continues to be a member of their advisory board. In 2004, she co-founded Sound the Horn and was artistic director of the organization for seven years providing a training and performance platform to hundreds of young artists from Ethiopian and Eritrean communities across North America. She continues to be a guest teacher for artistic training programs across Canada, including the National Theatre School of Canada, Canadian Film Centre (CFC) and The Soulpepper Academy. In 2018 Mengesha was named one of The 50 most influential Torontonians by Toronto Life magazine.
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Dr. Pamela Ohashi- BSc Hons 鈥82
Director, Tumor Immunotherapy Program at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Dr. Pamela Ohashi is the director of the Tumor Immunotherapy Program at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and received a bachelor of science in biology from 91亚色. She studied at the University of Toronto with Dr. Tak Mak and completed her post-doctoral training at the University of Zurich with Nobel Prize winner Dr. Rolf Zinkernagel and Dr. Hans Hengartner. Dr. Ohashi鈥檚 research interests involve understanding T-cell tolerance as well as strategies to promote tissue-specific immune responses and translating these findings into clinical trials. Her research has proven many basic principles in T-cell tolerance and identified novel concepts in immune regulation. One of her greatest achievements in the field of immunological science is her contribution to the establishment of an immunotherapy program at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto. This involved leading clinical, academic, and industrial players in the field, linking research in genomics and bioinformatics with basic and translational science and clinical trials of novel anti-cancer immunotherapeutics.
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION
Dr. Earle Nestmann- MSc 鈥71, PhD 鈥74
President, Health Science Consultants Inc.
Dr. Earle Nestmann, the president at Health Science Consultants鈥疘nc.,鈥痳eceived both鈥痑n鈥疢Sc and PhD鈥痠n biology at 91亚色.鈥疻hile a student at鈥疧hio鈥檚鈥疢arietta College, he received鈥痶he William Bay Irvine Medal for most outstanding student in the鈥1968鈥痝raduating class.鈥疉fter his studies at鈥91亚色, he served in the biology department as assistant鈥痯rofessor鈥痜rom鈥1974鈥痶o鈥1977, and later鈥痑s鈥痑鈥痬ember of the Board of Directors of the Alumni Association鈥痜rom鈥2006鈥痶o鈥2014鈥痑nd鈥痶he鈥疊oard of Governors鈥痜rom鈥2013鈥痶o鈥2020.鈥
Dr. Nestmann has published more than 100 articles in scientific literature and was co-editor of the proceedings of an international conference on chemical mutagenesis and of a laboratory manual on recombinant DNA technology. He has served on several editorial boards for scientific journals and was president of the Genetics Society of Canada. He was a research scientist at Health Canada and pesticide regulatory manager for a multi-national company before becoming a principal of an international consulting firm. Dr. Nestmann continues to consult part-time as鈥痯resident of Health Science Consultants Inc., serving on international expert panels as well as writing reports, scientific opinions, and manuscripts for publication. Together with his wife Berna, Dr. Nestmann has provided exemplary philanthropic support for 91亚色 science students and faculty for over 15鈥痽ears, including鈥疍ean鈥檚 Undergraduate Research Awards and Science Exploration Camps for elementary and secondary school-aged children. The Earle鈥疦estmann鈥疭cholarship was established in 2008 for鈥痬aster鈥檚 or doctoral鈥痵tudents studying molecular biology or genetics.鈥
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
Christopher House, C.M. - BFA 鈥79
Choreographer, performer, director and teacher
Christopher House received鈥痑鈥疊FA in dance from 91亚色 and鈥痺as a performer and choreographer with Toronto Dance Theatre for 42 years, including 26 as the company鈥檚 artistic director. He completed a鈥痯olitical science鈥痙egree from the University of Ottawa before beginning dance training in鈥疶oronto,鈥疧ttawa,鈥痑nd鈥疦ew 91亚色.鈥疕ouse created more than 60 works for鈥痶he theatre, diversified the company鈥檚 repertoire, and developed many programs that reflect his commitment to ongoing education including the long-running Studio Series for young people and, along with鈥疉me鈥疕enderson,鈥痶he biennial Emerging Voices Project for young creators.鈥
He has collaborated with many leading companies including the National Ballet of Canada鈥痑nd鈥疞es Grands Ballets Canadiens,鈥痑s well as artists鈥疜imsooja, Jordan鈥疶annahill, The Hidden Cameras and Cirque du Soleil, and is an鈥痑ssociate dance artist鈥痑t鈥痶he鈥疦ational Arts Centre. His works have been performed in鈥19鈥痗ountries worldwide, and鈥痠n 2018, his retrospective program House Mix toured to鈥15 cities鈥痠n Canada and two in Colombia. His鈥痑ccolades include鈥痶hree鈥疍ora鈥疢avor鈥疢oore Awards, the Muriel鈥疭herrin鈥疉ward for International Achievement in Dance, the Silver Ticket Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts,鈥痑nd an honorary doctorate from Memorial University of Newfoundland. He was named a Member of the Order of Canada in 2017.鈥疕e is currently at work on a new solo performance work that will premiere in January鈥2022.鈥
2019 Bryden Awards Recipients
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Kimberly Badal - BSc 鈥12
Co-Founder, Caribbean Cancer Research Initiative
Kimberly Badal (BSc 鈥12) is a cancer researcher and advocate working in the Caribbean region. In August 2016, Kimberly founded the Caribbean Cancer Research Initiative (CCRI), a non-profit organization focused on evidence-based solutions for cancer prevention and management. She believes that radical improvement will come when we allow the patient experience to shape the research agenda and measures of success. CCRI is currently working on their flagship project, which is the introduction of cancer patient navigation to the Caribbean. They are also setting up genetic testing and counselling services for patients at high risk for cancer and other illnesses.
Kimberly completed a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science at 91亚色, Toronto in 2012 and a Master of Science in Biomedical Science at St. Radboud University, The Netherlands. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Molecular Genetics at the University of the West Indies.
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Suzanne Katsi鈥檛siarihshion Brant - MES 鈥05
President, First Nations Technical Institute
Suzanne Katsi鈥檛siarihshion Brant (MES 鈥05) provides leadership and innovation in Indigenous post-secondary education at the First Nations Technical Institute (FNTI). Suzanne holds a master鈥檚 degree from 91亚色 in Environmental Studies with a focus on Indigenous post-secondary programming and a degree in Integrated Medicine. Suzanne is a current and founding board member of Honouring Indigenous Peoples. She is a past board member of: Aboriginal Institutes Consortium (Vice-Chair), St. Lawrence College Board of Governors, Prevent Cancer Now (national board), Tyendinaga Head Start program, founding board member of CKWE Tyendinaga radio, Great Lakes United (international). She is also a committee member of: Remedial Action Plan/Bay of Quinte, Environmental Advisory committee/ Mohawks of Bay of Quinte, Health Advisory committee/Mohawks of Bay of Quinte, Haudenosaunee Environmental Task Force.
Suzanne has a strong commitment to Haudenosaunee language, culture and traditions. She is an accomplished visual artist and photographer who has exhibited her work at the Woodland Cultural Centre, Brantford and Gallery 121, Belleville. She is a seasoned gardener and grower, specializing in Haudenosaunee traditional food systems and medicine plants. Suzanne has four incredible children and two beautiful granddaughters.
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION
Robert Krembil - MBA 鈥71, LLD 鈥00
President & CEO, Chiefswood Holdings Ltd.
Robert Krembil, CM, CFA (MBA '71, LLD '00), is the President of Chiefswood Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries. He is the Chairman of the Krembil Foundation, a Director and founding partner of EdgePoint Investment Group, and a member of the Dean's Advisory Council of Schulich School of Business.
Krembil studied at the Schulich School of Business; the University of Saskatchewan (BA '63) and The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts. He received a Doctors of Laws (honoris causa) from 91亚色 in 2000. In 2005 he became a Member of the Order of Canada.
Through the Krembil Foundation, Robert began investing in student scholarships at Schulich in 2001. Since then, more than 106 Krembil Scholars have benefited from his visionary support that now totals more than $7.4 million. With an initial $2 million pledge in 2001, the Robert Krembil Scholarship of Merit was established to cover full tuition costs in addition to a living subsidy for MBA students. Likewise, the Robert Krembil Entrance Award, the Robert Krembil MBA Award and the Robert Krembil PhD Award funded tuition costs in a significant way. In 2002, he committed $2 million to the Schulich Executive Education Centre.
Robert has over 50 years' experience as an investment analyst and portfolio manager. Prior to July 2000, he was Chairman and CEO of Trimark Financial Corporation, which he co-founded in 1981.
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Eva Marszewski - BA 鈥70, LLB 鈥73
Founder & Director, Peacebuilders International (Canada)
Eva Marszewski, O.Ont, LSM (BA '70, LLB '73) is passionate about restorative justice and creating more just and peaceful communities that support youth to succeed. She started running restorative justice programs for youth in Toronto in 2002. She is a former Adjunct Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School, where she taught 鈥淟aw and Social Change: Restorative Justice.鈥 Eva was one of the founders of the SPIDR youth initiative and YouCAN!. She was a member of the Board of Directors of SPIDR (now ACR), and the Executive of the Ontario Bar Association, ADR Section. Eva is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Smart Justice Network.
For her pioneering work in adapting Peacebuilding Circles to Toronto鈥檚 diverse communities, Eva was awarded the prestigious Law Society Medal from the Law Society of Upper Canada, the YMCA Peace Medallion in 2006, the Canadian Congress on Criminal Justices鈥 Crime Prevention Award in 2007, and the Dianne Martin Medal for Social Justice Through Law in 2009. Eva became a Fellow of the Ashoka Foundation in 2010 and was the first recipient of the Roy McMurtry Community Service Award in 2013. Eva was awarded the 2015 Order of Ontario, which is the province鈥檚 highest official honour recognizing her high level of individual excellence and achievement in restorative justice. In 2019, Eva鈥檚 career contributions were recognized by the Ontario Bar Association with an Award for Distinguished Service.
2018 Bryden Awards Recipients
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Jamil Jivani - BA 鈥10
Lawyer, Law Professor and Author
Jamil Jivani is a Canadian lawyer, activist, professor and author. He is focused on creating economic opportunities for families, empowering youth and improving public safety.
Jamil has held research and teaching appointments at Osgoode Hall Law School and Yale Law School. Jamil was also the director of law and policy at Our Ohio Renewal, a nonprofit organization founded at Ohio State University to develop solutions to the issues raised in J.D. Vance's bestselling memoir "Hillbilly Elegy." He previously practiced law at the international business law firm Torys LLP.
Jamil's community leadership has included founding the Citizen Empowerment Project and serving as Vice Chair of the Children's Aid Society of Toronto. He has also volunteered with youth organizations in Kenya, Egypt and Belgium.
Jamil's work in disadvantaged neighborhoods in North America and Europe has led him to appear on numerous national and international television and radio programs. His writing has been published by The UK Guardian, Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, National Post and Australia鈥檚 Quillette magazine.
A graduate of Humber College, 91亚色 and Yale Law School, Jamil was named the 2015 young lawyer of the year by the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers and received the International Development and Relief Foundation鈥檚 2017 youth leadership award.
Jamil鈥檚 first book "Why Young Men: Rage, Race and the Crisis of Identity" was published by HarperCollins in April 2018 and listed for the Toronto Book Awards.
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Pernille Ironside - JD 鈥99
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Pernille Ironside has spent nearly two decades advocating for the rights of children in need, working in conflict and disaster zones with the United Nations. She has been involved in the delivery of humanitarian assistance and protection that has benefited millions of vulnerable children and their families. This has included the negotiated release and reintegration of thousands of 鈥榗hild soldiers鈥 from armed forces/groups, in contexts as diverse as Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo (Goma), Iraq, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Somalia, South Sudan, State of Palestine (Gaza) and Yemen.
Ironside has consistently challenged herself to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children. Much of her career has been as a child protection specialist on the front lines, protecting children from violence, exploitation and abuse 鈥 whether in eastern Congo during one of the worst humanitarian crises at the time, in Yemen prior to the current conflict, or in the Philippines (Tacloban) in the aftermath of super-typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) as part of an immediate response team. At UNICEF Headquarters in New 91亚色, she advised senior leaders and front line workers in 20 countries affected by armed conflict and/or natural disaster.
While UNICEF鈥檚 Chief of Field Office in the Gaza Strip, she and her team were awarded an internal UNICEF staff team award for their humanitarian action during the 51-day conflict in 2014. More recently, she was UNICEF鈥檚 Chief of Field Operations in Iraq (Baghdad), where she led efforts to deliver humanitarian assistance to vulnerable children and their families across Iraq, particularly in relation to the Anbar and Mosul crises.
Since January 2017, Ironside has been serving as UNICEF鈥檚 Deputy Representative in Nigeria (Abuja), which is amongst UNICEF鈥檚 largest development and humanitarian programs. She has led the preparation of a strategic new five-year partnership for UNICEF in Nigeria, aimed at helping Africa鈥檚 most populous country to accelerate results for children in the most deprived areas, and thus progress towards achieving the key Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. She also chaired the development of a new inter-agency UN Strategic Development Partnership Framework (2018-2021) for the broader United Nations with the Government of Nigeria.
In addition to her work with UNICEF, Ironside has held positions with the UN Peacekeeping Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) in Goma, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in New 91亚色, the Canadian Human Rights Commission and the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
She has received numerous commendations, including the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012), and was named one of Canada鈥檚 Top 40 Under 40 (2007) by Caldwell Partners for outstanding achievement. A licensed lawyer, Ironside holds Canadian degrees in Commerce (UofA) and Law (91亚色 U), and a Masters in Law (Columbia U). Pernille was born and raised in Edmonton and is mother to a son born earlier this year.
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
Paul Sanberg - BSc 鈥76
Senior Vice President for Research, Innovation & Knowledge Enterprise, University of South Florida; President, National Academy of Inventors
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Paul Sanberg is Senior Vice President for Research, Innovation & Knowledge Enterprise; Distinguished University Professor of Medicine, Engineering, and Business; and Executive Director, Center of Excellence for Aging and Brain Repair at the University of South Florida, and President of the National Academy of Inventors. His work has been instrumental in understanding and developing new pharmaceutical and cellular therapeutics for stroke, Alzheimer鈥檚, ALS, Huntington鈥檚, Parkinson鈥檚 disease and Tourette syndrome. He trained at 91亚色, University of British Columbia, The Australian National University, and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; and held faculty appointments at the University of Cincinnati and Brown University, among others.
His research involves discovering innovative ways to repair the damaged brain, and he helped lead the team that demonstrated the use of umbilical cord blood derived cells for neurological disease. He is an inventor on 160 worldwide patents, and author of more than 660 articles and 14 books, with more than 32,000 citations. He has served on numerous scientific advisory boards, including the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health. He has industry experience as a founder or director of a number of companies involved in cell therapy for degenerative disorders. He has served on editorial boards for more than 30 scientific journals, is co-editor-in-chief of Technology and Innovation: Journal of the National Academy of Inventors, and has served as president of a number of professional societies, including the American Society for Neural Transplantation and Repair, Cell Transplant Society, and International Behavioral Neuroscience Society.
He is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science; American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering; National Academy of Inventors, Royal Societies of Chemistry, Public Health, and Medicine. His many awards include: Fulbright Specialist to Australia, Sigma Xi鈥檚 John P. McGovern Science & Society Award; Florida Academy of Sciences Medalist, Florida Inventors Hall of Fame inductee, and inaugural AAAS-Lemelson Invention Ambassador. He also serves on the nomination evaluation committee of the U.S. National Medal of Technology and Innovation; Smithsonian Innovation Festival selection committee; and APLU Commission on Innovation, Competitiveness, and Economic Prosperity.
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Cheryl & Rob McEwen - CM, MBA 鈥78, LLD 鈥05
Entrepreneurs & Philanthropists; Chairman & Chief Owner, McEwen Mining Inc. (Rob)
Cheryl and Rob McEwen, have donated in excess of $60 million to encourage excellence & innovation in healthcare and education. Their donations have led to the establishment of the McEwen Centre for Regenerative Medicine at Toronto General Hospital; McEwen School of Architecture at Laurentian University; the McEwen Leadership Program at St. Andrew鈥檚 College; and the Lakefield College Gym & Entrepreneurial scholarship. In addition, significant donations were made to the Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital & Red Lake Regional Heritage Centre.
In 2017, the McEwens made a $8-million donation to the Schulich School Business 鈥 one of the largest gifts ever received by the school. Schulich and 91亚色 named the Rob and Cheryl McEwen Graduate Study & Research Building in honour of their long-term support of the school. With this donation, the McEwens have donated more than $10 million to Schulich and 91亚色.
Rob McEwen is Chairman and Chief Owner of McEwen Mining Inc. with the goal of entering the S&P 500. Founder & former Chairman & CEO of Goldcorp Inc., one of the world鈥檚 largest gold producers. In 1990, Rob jumped from the investment industry into the mining industry where he consolidated five companies to create Goldcorp Inc. During his last thirteen years as Goldcorp's CEO, the company鈥檚 market capitalization grew from $50 million to over $8 billion and its share price grew at a compound annual rate of 31%. He is a recipient of the Order of Canada: Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee Award; Honorary Doctor of Laws; 2001 PDAC Developer of the Year Award; 2017 inducted into The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame. He sits on the Dean鈥檚 Advisory Board, Schulich School of Business; X Prize Foundation: Vision Circle and Board of Trustees; CEO & WPO.
Cheryl McEwen is a volunteer, philanthropist and entrepreneur. She is the recipient of a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Award for her contributions to advance research in regenerative medicine and stem cells. She is the vice-chair of Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation Board, serving on the board since 2005, which raises money for research, education and enhanced patient care. She is also an entrepreneur, having worked for 25 years within the fashion industry, and is the founder of Make My Day Foods Inc., creators of The Veggie Puck庐, a raw, organic mix of five super vegetables, mulched and compressed and frozen into puck-shaped portions. Cheryl is a firm believer in the ability of nutrition to prevent disease and support overall mental and physical well-being. As Co-Chair of the Grand Cru Culinary Wine Festival in Toronto, Cheryl has helped raise over $26 million to support medical research and patient care. In addition, Cheryl was a significant advocate to bring the David Bowie exhibit to the AGO. That exhibit brought the AGO to new audiences and broke attendance records. Cheryl continues to pursue personal education having completed, Level 1 Sommelier and Level 2 Snowboard Instructor Certification.
2017 Bryden Award Recipients
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Abdullah Merei - BASC 鈥09, MBA 鈥15
Senior Director - Compression Systems, Evertz Microsystems Ltd.
Currently serving as a Senior Director in the R&D department at Evertz Microsystems Ltd., Merei is leading the design, development, marketing and full deployment of industry-changing products and solutions for major broadcasting/media networks around the world, proving he is one to watch both now and in the future.
A passionate lover of technology from a young age, Merei achieved his first two tech milestones in 1994 at the age of eight when he completed his first computer programming course and introduced his country, Jordan, to the Internet via a televised demonstration. In 2004, Merei moved to Canada to attend 91亚色 where he earned his degree in Computer Engineering in 2009, graduating first in his class with distinction, and his MBA at the Schulich School of Business in 2015. His long list of accomplishments include: receiving the Allen Berg Award in 2007 and 2008, and being awarded a gold medal from the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers. Merei was also the recipient of the inaugural Alumnus of the Year at the annual Lassonde Awards in 2015.
In 2011, Merei created the Merei Family Scholarships making him the youngest of Lassonde鈥檚 major donors. Most recently, Merei has provided seed funding to establish the Bergeron Entrepreneurs in Science & Technology (BEST) early stage venture program. He has also connected Evertz with the Lassonde Co-Op Program to give undergraduates the chance to gain experiential education experiences through work placements.
In his spare time, Merei seizes the opportunity to remain active and engaged. He is a mentor and role model to a number of Lassonde undergraduate students and is leading the start-up of the Lassonde Alumni Network. He also volunteers by mentoring start-ups in the technology industry.
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Rudy Buttignol - CM, BFA 鈥82
President & CEO, Knowledge Network
Rudy Buttignol is the President and CEO of British Columbia鈥檚 public broadcaster, Knowledge Network, and President of the BBC Kids channel. He moderates financing forums at IDFA and Asian Side of the Doc, and is a Director on the boards of several arts organizations. Buttignol is a graduate of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Toronto鈥檚 91亚色 and has completed Executive programs at Stanford and Harvard.
From 1993 to 2006, Buttignol was TVO鈥檚 Creative Head of Network Programming, Head of Independent Production, and Commissioning Editor. Notable commissions include The Corporation, Manufactured Landscapes, and Emmy/Grammy Award winning Yo-Yo Ma: Inspired by Bach.
From 1975 to 1993, Buttignol was an independent writer, director and producer of children鈥檚 series and documentaries. International honors include the inaugural Doc Mogul Award from the Hot Docs International Documentary Festival and nine Canadian Academy Awards.
In 2015, Buttignol was appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada, 鈥渇or his contributions as a champion of Canadian documentary filmmaking and for his transformative leadership at the Knowledge Network.鈥
In 2017, he received an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from Thompson Rivers University.
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
Colleen Johnston - BBA 鈥82
Special Advisor to the CEO, TD Bank Group
Colleen Johnston is currently Special Advisor to the CEO, TD Bank Group. Prior to this, she was Group Head Direct Channels, Technology, Marketing and Corporate & Public Affairs. Colleen spent over 10 years as TD鈥檚 Group Head Finance, Sourcing and Corporate Communications and Chief Financial Officer.
Johnston began her career in 1982 with Price Waterhouse. She spent 15 years with Scotiabank in various senior positions, including CFO of Scotia Capital. Johnston graduated from 91亚色 with a Bachelor of Business Administration, received her Chartered Accountant designation in 1984 and in 2006 was elected a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA), the highest designation conferred by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, recognizing her outstanding career achievements and dedication to community activities.
Johnston was recognized by Women鈥檚 Executive Network as one of Canada鈥檚 Most Powerful Women three years in a row and inducted into Canada鈥檚 Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Hall of Fame in 2007. Additional honours include: 鈥淏est Chief Financial Officer鈥 in 2009 by Canadian Business magazine, and in 2011, for the third year in a row, one of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Banking by American Banker. In 2012, Johnston was recognized as Canada鈥檚 CFO of the Year.
Johnston is Vice Chair of the newly integrated health network that includes St. Michael鈥檚 Hospital, St. Joseph鈥檚 Health Centre and Providence Healthcare, a member on the Shaw Festival Board of Governors and the Dean鈥檚 Advisory Council at the Schulich School of Business. At TD, she is actively involved in promoting diversity in the workplace as a founding member of the bank鈥檚 Women in Leadership Committee.
Born in Vancouver, Johnston currently resides in Toronto with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys travelling, reading and an active lifestyle.
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J. Mark Lievonen - CM BBA 鈥79, MBA 鈥87
Former President, Sanofi Pasteur Limited
J. Mark Lievonen is the former President of Sanofi Pasteur Limited, the Canadian vaccine division of Sanofi, which he joined in 1983. Under his leadership, he guided the company through several significant milestones and initiatives 鈥 notably spearheading a cancer vaccine program in 1997 and supporting the key launch of a five-component pertussis vaccine which is still widely used today.
Lievonen has served many industry organizations throughout his career. Currently, he is a Director of Oncolytics Biotech Inc., Quest PharmaTech Inc., the Gairdner Foundation and the Public Policy Forum. He has also been Chair of numerous organizations and the Vice-Chair of Ontario Institute for Cancer Research. He was also a founding member and the Vice-Chair of YORKbiotech.
Lievonen is a passionate advocate for public health access, education, and giving back to the community. His roles in this capacity include serving as former Chair of the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation, serving on the 91亚色 Board of Governors and as a Director of the 91亚色 Development Corporation. He is also the founder of the Sanofi Biogenius Canada, a program that has fostered young scientists for more than 20 years.
Among the honours Lievonen has received are the Queen鈥檚 Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medallions and Lifetime Achievement Awards from Life Sciences Ontario and the Pharmaceutical Sciences Group. He was appointed to the Order of Canada in 2015, named a Chevalier de l鈥橭rdre National de M茅rite by the government of France in 2007, and was inducted into Canadian Healthcare Marketing Hall of Fame in 2013.
Lievonen holds a BBA in accounting, an MBA in finance and marketing from the Schulich School of Business and in 2015 received an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree from 91亚色. He is a Chartered Accountant and was elected as a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario in 2007.
2016 Bryden Awards Recipients
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Cheyanne Ratnam - BSW 鈥12, MSW 鈥14
Founder & Project Manager, What鈥檚 The Map: Mobilizing Newcomer Homeless Youth Primary Investigator/Researcher, Child Welfare Permanency and Family Project
Using her extensive knowledge of and experience in the child-welfare system, and her keen interest in human rights issues pertaining to young people from within these systems, Cheyanne Ratnam is making a big name for herself.
Ratnam is harnessing/channeling her own experiences with child sexual abuse, child welfare, homelessness, and mental health stigmas - using resilience and passion to give back to her inter-connected communities in a profound way.
Ratnam currently serves as project manager and founder for the 鈥榃hat's The Map?!: Newcomer Youth Leading The Call to Action - Designing a Support System That Works' initiative, and as the founder and primary investigator of the Child Welfare Permanency and Family Project (Study) with a provincial scope. In these roles, she works to affect the educational and successful outcomes of young people and tackle issues such as: the social determinants of health, poverty and equity; permanency and family conceptualization and construction; community engagement, development and mobilization; and, immigration.
In addition, Ratnam has lent her considerable talent to a number of other community organizations. She is the President of Youth In Care Ontario, Ontario鈥檚 Representative and the chair of the Education and Research Committee for Youth In Care Canada, and an ambassador and public speaker for the Children's Aid Foundation. Ratnam was also involved in the Hidden in Our Midst Newcomer Homeless Youth Study and has served with the Ministry of Children and Youth Services, and the Office of the Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth.
Ratnam has a social service worker diploma from Centennial College, and both a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work degrees form 91亚色.
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Jennifer Keesmaat - MES 鈥99
Chief Planner & Executive Director, City of Toronto
As chief planner for the City of Toronto, Jennifer Keesmaat is committed to creating places where people flourish. Keesmaat is an advocate for density and walkability, mid-rise development, transportation and waterfront, and has engineered master plans for major cities across the country, including Vancouver, Saskatoon, London and Halifax.
Keesmaat鈥檚 planning practice is characterized by an emphasis on collaborations across sectors, and broad engagement with municipal staff, councils, developers, business leaders, NGO's and residents associations. She is the leading voice on city planning in Canada, contributing to major publications such as The Globe & Mail and hosting publicly broadcasted roundtable discussions on Rogers TV.
Keesmaat has been repeatedly recognized by the Canadian Institute of Planners, OPPI, the Design Exchange, + EDRA for her innovative work in Canadian municipalities. Most recently, she was named as one of the most influential people in Toronto by Toronto Life magazine and one of the most powerful people in Canada by Macleans Magazine.
In 2012, Keesmaat debuted her first TED talk, 鈥榃alk to School鈥, and in 2013, she delivered her second, 鈥極wn Your City鈥. She is also the founder of Project Walk, which premiered its first short film in 2011, as an official selection at the TIFF. Keesmaat is a graduate of the University of Western Ontario and has a MES from 91亚色.
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
Dr. Catherine Zahn - BSc 鈥74
President & CEO, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Catherine Zahn is a champion for the integration of psychiatry and neuroscience, and is working to steer mental health care into the mainstream of healthcare. In 2009, she was appointed president and CEO of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), Canada鈥檚 leading mental health hospital and largest academic health science centre focused on mental illness. For 12 years prior, she held senior executive positions at the University Health Network (UHN).
At CAMH, Zahn has led the transformation of the campus into a modern and respectful hospital facility and has contributed to its reputation for diversity employment, admired corporate culture and healthcare workplace quality.
Zahn has made numerous contributions to health care in Ontario through her leadership in hospital integration, technology assessment, chronic disease management, stroke care coordination, health innovation and mental health care system improvement. She often speaks publicly on mental health issues and makes extensive use of social media to raise awareness and promote equitable health care access.
Zahn is a professor at U of T鈥檚 Faculty of Medicine and a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. She received a BSc from 91亚色, and an MD and MSc in Health Administration from the University of Toronto. Recent honours include the Order of Canada and recognition as one of Canada鈥檚 25 most influential women by Women of Influence Inc.
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION
Bill Graham - MBA 鈥86
Chair of the National Board, Canadian Automobile Association Executive-in-Residence, Schulich School of Business, 91亚色
Bill Graham is a renowned business leader with more than 40 years鈥 experience across the automotive, technological, investment and financial services industries. He currently serves as Chair of the national board of the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), representing their more than 6.2 million members across Canada.
Graham also has a long history of supporting education and future generations of business leaders at 91亚色鈥檚 Schulich School of Business. He serves as an executive-in-residence for the International MBA Program, is a member of the Dean鈥檚 Advisory Council and is the president of the Schulich Global Alumni Network. Graham also served on the board of the 91亚色 Alumni Association.
Previously, Graham was the founding President and CEO of Proponix Inc. (now part of CGI), a global technology and process outsourcing company, a role he entered after a significant career at Citibank N.A., where he served in various senior executive positions in Canada and Asia.
Graham holds an MBA (with distinction) in international finance and business from the Schulich School of Business and a BSc in mechanical engineering from Queen's University.
2015 Bryden Awards Recipients
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Michael Prosserman - BAS 鈥08
UNITY Charity Founder & Executive Director
By the time Michael Prosserman, aka 鈥淏boy Piecez鈥, was three years old, he was already standing on his head while watching Saturday morning cartoons. By high school, he was accepted into Cirque Du Soleil, featured in the major motion pictureHoney and travelled the world as one of Canada鈥檚 top break-dancers, winning more than 22 international competitions. Prosserman accomplished all this while overcoming a chronic neck condition and taking care of his mother suffering with a serious mental illness.
Prosserman is the founder and executive director of UNITY Charity, an organization spawned out of his own personal story of expressing stress. Today, UNITY reaches over 60,000 youth each year across Canada, empowering them to become positive and influential leaders in priority communities using hip-hop as a vehicle for change. He currently runs and participates in a number of keynotes and workshops, having shared his story with more than 100 audiences of all ages in places like Canada, Italy, Asia, the Arctic and beyond.
Recognized with a number of prestigious youth and community awards, Prosserman鈥檚 story has been featured in over 50 major media outlets including Maclean鈥檚, Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, CBC, City TV news, Global TV news, Much Music and MTV.
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Gail McVey - BA 鈥85, MA 鈥89, PhD 鈥95
Psychologist and Health Systems Research Scientist, The Hospital for Sick Children Director, Ontario Community Outreach Program for Eating Disorders Associate Professor, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto
As Canada鈥檚 foremost eating disorder prevention researcher, Gail McVey is an internationally recognized expert in prevention science and its application to mental health interventions at all stages of life.
McVey is a psychologist and health systems research scientist at The Hospital for Sick Children, with an appointment as a senior associate scientist with the Research Institute. She is director of the Ontario Community Outreach Program for Eating Disorders, a community-based clinical training program in evidence-based treatment and prevention of eating disorders, where she led the development of a first-of-its-kind provincial network of specialized eating disorder service providers. She also serves as associate professor in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto.
McVey has carried out a 17-year program of community-based intervention research and published longitudinal studies on the prevention of eating disorders, linking her findings to public health practice and policy. Her program of research, supported by a Mid-Career Personnel Award from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and an Ontario Mental Health Foundation Post-Doctoral Fellowship earned McVey the Paul Christie Memorial Prize in recognition of outstanding research carried out in the field of mental health. Throughout the cycle of intervention research, attention is given to program development, community capacity building and partnership development as well as implementation and knowledge translation planning. McVey鈥檚 expertise has allowed her the opportunity to advise provincial resource centres, governments and provincial health authorities across Canada on matters related to mental health promotion and school-based mental health intervention research. McVey also provides expert input to public health practitioners, health educators, service providers, community-based coalitions and government on curriculum, program and policy development related to mental health, body image, eating disorders, healthy eating and healthy living.
McVey is the recipient of the US National Eating Disorders Association鈥檚 Lori Irving Award for Excellence in Eating Disorders Prevention and Awareness and has been distinguished as fellow by the International Academy of Eating Disorders in recognition of her distinguished contributions in research-based scholarship, clinical practice and advocacy. McVey鈥檚 leadership and expertise in the area of eating disorders has been formally recognized by the Ontario Government 鈥 including the Ontario Premier鈥檚 Office and the Ontario Ministry of Long Term Care and by her clinician colleagues who work within the provincial network of specialized eating disorder services.
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
Bruce Lourie - MES 鈥87
President, Ivey Foundation
For nearly 20 years, Bruce Lourie has set himself apart as one of Canada鈥檚 pioneering leaders in the environmental sector, collaborating with businesses, NGOs and governments to solve issues relating to green energy, conservation, philanthropy and environmental hazards.
Lourie is president of the Ivey Foundation, a private charitable foundation in Canada, and a director of the Independent Electricity System Operator. He is also director of Philanthropic Foundations Canada and Canadians for Clean Prosperity. Lourie founded a number of for-profit and non-profit organizations including The Summerhill Group, the Sustainability Network and the Canadian Environmental Grantmakers鈥 Network.
Committed to connecting environmental issues to human health, Lourie initiated the campaign to shutdown coal-fired power plants in Ontario鈥攖he single largest climate action in North America. He also helped convene the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement, one of the world鈥檚 largest conservation initiatives.
Lourie co-authored two best-selling books, including the internationally acclaimed Slow Death by Rubber Duck, and has been recognized as a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society of Canada and an honorary director of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment.
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Douglas Bergeron - BA 鈥83, Hon. LLD 鈥13
Founder, Chairman & CEO, Opus Global
Doug Bergeron is a 25-year veteran of the financial technology industry, currently serving as founder and CEO of Opus Global and executive chairman of Hiperos.
In 2001, he led the acquisition of VeriFone from Hewlett-Packard in a transaction valued at $50 million. In 2002, Bergeron partnered with GTCR and embarked upon a strategy to aggressively grow VeriFone into a multinational company, operating in more than 100 countries with an enterprise value of more than $5 billion.
Bergeron is a permanent member of the Council on Foreign Relations, a five-time delegate to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and has been a frequent guest on CNBC and Fox Business.
A longtime supporter of 91亚色, Bergeron, along with his wife Sandra, recently made a record-breaking $10-million gift to the University. The donation was the largest ever to the University by an alumnus. In recognition of this exceptional and continued support from the Bergeron family, the recently completed Lassonde School of Engineering鈥檚 new home has been named the Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence.
In 2013, Bergeron was awarded an honorary doctorate of laws (LLD) from 91亚色.
2014 Bryden Awards Recipients
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Irvin Studin - BBA 鈥99, PhD 鈥11
Editor-in-Chief and Publisher, Global Brief; President, Institute for 21st Century Questions
In fewer than 15 years, Irvin Studin has distinguished himself as an author, lecturer and one of Canada鈥檚 foremost experts on foreign policy and national security. He is editor-in-chief and publisher of Global Brief magazine and president of the Institute for 21st Century Questions, a vision and strategy think tank launching this fall.
Between 2009 and 2014, Studin served as program director, Masters of Public Policy program, and as an assistant professor at the University of Toronto鈥檚 School of Public Policy and Governance. He is the co-founder of Ukraine鈥檚 Higher School of Public Administration and a professor at Russia's Academy of National Economy and Public Administration. Studin has worked in the Privy Council Office in Ottawa, and Australia鈥檚 Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in Canberra. The first recruit of the Canadian government鈥檚 Recruitment of Policy Leaders program, Studin co-authored Canada鈥檚 2004 national security policy and principal-authored Australia鈥檚 2006 policy on national counter-terrorism.
Studin holds degrees from the Schulich School of Business, the London School of Economics and the University of Oxford, where he studied on a Rhodes Scholarship. His PhD is from Osgoode Hall Law School, where he was a Trudeau Scholar and earned the Governor-General鈥檚 Gold Medal. An all-Canadian athlete, Studin was inducted into 91亚色's Sports Hall of Fame in 2012 for his achievements in soccer, including his role as captain of the varsity team during his time at 91亚色.
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Kofi N. Barnes - LLB 鈥91
Judge, Ontario Superior Court of Justice
First appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice in 2004, and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in 2013, the Honourable Mr. Justice Kofi N. Barnes is known as a pioneer and innovator in jurisprudence and champion of social justice. Barnes came to Canada from Ghana and attended Trent University before enrolling at the Osgoode Hall Law School at 91亚色.
Admitted to the Ontario Bar in 1993, Barnes is a renowned expert in the area of therapeutic jurisprudence. He is founder of the Metro West Community Restoration Court, Durham Mental Health and Drug Treatment Court and Canada's first Drug Treatment Court. As founding president of the not-for-profit organization Canadian Association of Drug Treatment Court Professionals and president of the International Association of Drug Treatment Courts, Barnes has provided international training sessions under the sponsorship of the UN and the Organization of American States.
Barnes is the recipient of many prestigious awards including the Queen Elizabeth Silver Jubilee Commemorative medal, Trent University Distinguished Alumni Award and the African-Canadian Achievement Awards for Excellence in Law.
LOCAL HERO
Sonia Cianfarani - BA 鈥96
Recruitment Officer, 91亚色
Sonia Cianfarani has been an integral member of the 91亚色 community for more than 16 years. After completing her BA in sociology in 1996, Sonia joined the Admissions Office as a full-time employee, building on her time in that department as a work-study student. Five years later, she transitioned to the Recruitment Office where she took on the important role of student recruitment officer.
Dedicated to her work and passionate about the mission of the University, Sonia provides support to a diverse range of people, including mature, high-school and transfer students, helping them successfully navigate their educational journeys at 91亚色. She guides and encourages involvement in customized student support programs such as Fall Campus Day, Spring Open House and fast-track recruitment events. An active member on four college committees, Sonia serves as an invaluable resource for expert and practical advice on improving enrolment and associated programs. She also shares her knowledge and enthusiasm as an annual lead presenter at the Ontario Universities Fair, Canada鈥檚 largest high school-targeted event promoting university education.
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION
Samuel Schwartz - MA 鈥69, LLB 鈥72
Managing Partner (Toronto Office), Davis LLP
Over a remarkable 40-year career, Samuel Schwartz鈥檚 guiding principle has been a commitment to his community with a focus on giving back in the areas of education, health care and community empowerment.
A tireless 91亚色 ambassador, Schwartz became a member of the University鈥檚 Board of Governors in 2002. During his 12-year board tenure, he served as a member of the Senate and as chair of 91亚色鈥檚 Academic Resources Committee, directing board oversight in the creation of the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, he was named an honorary governor of the board this past June. Schwartz鈥檚 other volunteer contributions include Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation board member and Canadian Cancer Society national campaign cabinet member.
A corporate lawyer specializing in financing and intellectual property, Schwartz鈥檚 professional career has included building boutique law practices as well as holding senior leadership positions in regional and national law firms. He is currently managing partner at the Toronto office of Davis LLP.
PINNACLE ACHIEVEMENT
Nigel Lockyer - BSc 鈥75
Director, Fermilab
For more than 30 years, Nigel Lockyer has enjoyed a successful career in the field of high-energy particle physics. A graduate of 91亚色鈥檚 Physics and Astronomy department, he is widely recognized as one of the world鈥檚 preeminent experimental particle physicists.
In 2013, Lockyer began his tenure as director of the internationally renowned Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. Prior to this appointment, Lockyer spent more than two decades as a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, where his research focused on high鈥恊nergy particle physics and the application of its technologies to medicine. In 2005, Lockyer became the director of TRIUMF, Canada鈥檚 national laboratory for nuclear and particle physics, where his leadership took the lab to the forefront of nuclear physics on an international scale.
Lockyer holds a BSc from 91亚色, a PhD in physics from The Ohio State University, is a fellow of the American Physical Society and received the 2006 Panofsky Prize for his leading research on the bottom quark.
2013 Bryden Awards Recipients
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Karen D. Foss - BA 鈥01
Canadian Foreign Service Officer, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
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Carolyn Acker - BAS 鈥87
Founder, Pathways Canada
Carolyn Acker began her career in the nursing and health-care industry, working her way up the ranks of executive leadership through a combination of education, practical experience and a desire to give back.
In 2001, Acker founded Pathways to Education Canada to help youth in low-income communities graduate from high school and successfully transition into postsecondary education. She used the experience she gained from serving Toronto鈥檚 disadvantaged to drive her entrepreneurial spirit. As a result, Pathways is now serving more than 5,000 students and alumni in 13 communities across Canada and helping to successfully decrease high school dropout rates.
Today, Acker is bringing her expertise, passion and decades-long reputation for social improvement to other worthy causes as a management consultant in innovative social impact solutions.
LOCAL HERO
Dave Smith - BSc 鈥70, MBA 鈥72
Director, Management Information, 91亚色 (retired)
Dave Smith has contributed to 91亚色鈥檚 growing infrastructure for more than 45 years. As a student, he excelled in athletics, competing as a varsity runner and winning five provincial and two national cross-country titles. As an employee, he worked as 91亚色鈥檚 sports seminars coordinator and later became the University鈥檚 director of management information.
As a volunteer at 91亚色, Smith shared his passion and competitive spirit with the students. He was the University鈥檚 cross-country coach and head coach of the track and field team. He created the 91亚色 Open, an indoor track meet that has been held for 42 years, and co-directed the annual Corporate Challenge Indoor Track and Field Meet, which raises scholarship funds for 91亚色 students. In 1980, Smith was one of the first athletes inducted into the 91亚色 Sports Hall of Fame. He is retired and living in Aurora with his wife, Donna.
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION
Guy Burry - BA 鈥82
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, WhiteHat Inc. Owner, Tenth Power Group
As 91亚色鈥檚 ultimate ambassador for the last 30 years, Guy Burry has contributed to the University as a tireless volunteer, a passionate fundraiser and a philanthropist.
A driving force behind the Kenaidan-91亚色 Lions Cup (formerly Chair鈥檚 Cup) Golf Tournament since its inception, Burry helped 91亚色 raise more than $5 million for graduate scholarships. Along with his family, Burry鈥檚 prolific support over several decades has impacted students and researchers in dozens of programs and areas across the University. He has made exceptional contributions to the development of 91亚色鈥檚 vision, bringing with him professional expertise from the financial services, software development, manufacturing and environmentally compatible technology sectors.
From 2004 to 2012, Burry served as Chair of the 91亚色 Alumni Association. He currently divides his time among his duties as a member of the 91亚色 Board of Governors and several corporate boards.
PINNACLE ACHIEVEMENT
Janice Fukakusa - MBA 鈥79
Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Royal Bank of Canada
For nearly 30 years, Janice Fukakusa has broken down barriers for women in business by making a name for herself in the financial and non-profit sectors. Today, she is one of only eight executives responsible for setting the overall strategic direction of the Royal Bank of Canada.
As a chartered professional accountant and business valuator, Fukakusa was named a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario. She serves on a number of professional and charitable organizations, including Wellspring Cancer Support, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Ryerson University and the Schulich School of Business. In 2007, Fukakusa was inducted into Canada鈥檚 Most Powerful Women Hall of Fame. In 2013, she was named one of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Banking by American Banker Magazine.
2012 Bryden Awards Recipients
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Chris Penrose - BA 鈥04
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Nina Arsenault - BFA 鈥96, MFA 鈥00
Interdisciplinary Artist
A graduate who has demonstrated leadership and successes that are innovative, unconventional and daring.
Nina Arsenault is Canada鈥檚 most celebrated transsexual. As a multidisciplinary artist, she has honestly and unapologetically documented her physical transformation through live performance, photography, film and print.
She has been at the centre of numerous artistic pieces, including The Silicone Diaries, which revealed her sex work, endless surgeries and redefinition of what a woman can be, and I Was Barbie, her true story about playing the famous doll at a Toronto gala celebrating Barbie鈥檚 50th birthday.
A frequent speaker on gender, sexuality, the fine arts and the rights and dignity of transgender people, Arsenault has been tearing down the walls of our culturally constructed notions of sex and gender through her vulnerable, complex and deeply personal accounts of her own life.
In 2007, she received the Unstoppable Award from Pride Toronto for her transformative contribution to Canadian鈥檚 understanding of sex and gender.
LOCAL HERO
Marc Wilchesky - PhD 鈥80
Executive Director, Counselling & Disability Services, 91亚色
Marc Wilchesky is one of Canada鈥檚 foremost experts on supporting students who have learning, mental health and physical disabilities. Since joining 91亚色 in 1985, he has played a pivotal role in the success of thousands of students. His commitment, skills and creativity have helped establish 91亚色 as the destination of choice for students with disabilities.
Currently the executive director of the Counselling & Disability Services at 91亚色, Wilchesky created Ontario鈥檚 first university transition program for students with disabilities. He is collaborating with the Ontario Council of Universities to develop an Education Accessibility Resource Kit for all postsecondary faculty.
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION
John S. Hunkin - MBA 鈥69, LLD 鈥04
Former Chairman, President and CEO, CIBC
John Hunkin has played a significant role in shaping today鈥檚 91亚色. He is a longtime member of the 91亚色 Board of Governors, the Schulich School of Business Dean鈥檚 Advisory Council and the 91亚色 Foundation Board. He is one of only a few people ever to serve in all three of these capacities.
Hunkin鈥檚 exceptional leadership and vision have won him universal respect. With his wife, Susan Crocker, he has contributed generously to student aid, the Faculty of Fine Arts and Schulich School of Business, demonstrating his determination to advance student excellence at 91亚色.
In addition to his long-standing commitment to the University, Hunkin鈥檚 remarkable involvement with several other organizations have included the St. Michael鈥檚 Hospital Foundation and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
PINNACLE ACHIEVEMENT
Kathleen Taylor - JD/MBA 鈥84
President and Chief Executive Officer, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Named one of Canada鈥檚 Top 100 Most Powerful Women, Kathleen Taylor, president and CEO of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, embodies the qualities of a true global leader. Her impressive rise from corporate counsel to head of one of the best-known luxury hospitality companies in the world exemplifies the benefits of her 91亚色 education.
The first CEO after Four Seasons鈥 founder, Taylor has restructured the executive leadership team and created the industry鈥檚 first executive-level position dedicated entirely to innovation and product development. She is also an active contributor to her community, volunteering for the Toronto United Way and Hospital for Sick Children Foundation.
2011 Bryden Awards Recipients
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Irene Sankoff / David Hein - BA 鈥99 / BFA 鈥97
Irene Sankoff and David Hein have been a driving force behind the theatre and music scenes in North America. After spending their dues-paying years in Toronto and New 91亚色, the husband-and-wife team burst onto the Toronto theatre scene with their extraordinary hit musical My Mother鈥檚 Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding, which the couple wrote, produced and starred in.
Based on the true story of Hein鈥檚 mother, Wedding has seen tremendous success in Toronto and New 91亚色 and is being licensed across North America.
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Eric Robert Walters - (BA 鈥79, BSW 鈥82, MSW 鈥86)
Eric Walters is the author of many acclaimed and bestselling novels for children and young adults. He began writing to entice his Grade 5 students into becoming more interested in reading and writing. Since then, his novels have won numerous awards and received honours from the Canadian Library Association Book Awards and UNESCO鈥檚 international award for Literature in Service of Tolerance.
Walters鈥 charitable work is equally impressive. He has poured his talent and passion into a wide variety of causes, including boys鈥 literacy, the Terry Fox Foundation, Uganda Guluwalk, Free the Children and his own project, the Creation of Hope, which he established after witnessing the shocking poverty of children living in the mountains near Nairobi.
LOCAL HERO
Sheila Forshaw - BSc 鈥83
One of the best women鈥檚 field hockey players Canada has ever produced, Sheila Forshaw is a fixture in the halls of 91亚色鈥檚 Tait McKenzie Centre. She is equally well known across the campus as a dedicated participant in numerous committees and activities.
As a decorated student athlete, Forshaw led the Yeowomen to two provincial golds and two national silvers in field hockey. She was twice named 91亚色鈥檚 female athlete of the year. Returning to campus in 1995 to lead 91亚色鈥檚 interuniversity athletics program, Forshaw has continued to champion for Canadian athletics through her tireless leadership at Sport 91亚色 and on national committees.
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION
Gregory Cooper - LLB 鈥69
PINNACLE ACHIEVEMENT
Clayton Ruby - BA 鈥63
A member of 91亚色鈥檚 first graduating class, Clayton Ruby鈥檚 passion for social justice has made him one of Canada鈥檚 leading defence lawyers. His remarkable legal career has often placed him in the public spotlight. He represented both Donald Marshall Jr. and Guy Paul Morin, two of this country鈥檚 best-known victims of wrongful conviction. He also negotiated a settlement for the surviving Dionne quintuplets.
Equally passionate as a defender of freedom of expression and environmentalism, Ruby epitomizes 91亚色鈥檚 ideal of enlightened, active engagement with the world in which we live.
2010 Bryden Awards Recipients
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Galit Solomon - BA 鈥00
Galit Solomon, an award-winning TV reporter, has earned the deep respect of her colleagues and local acclaim early in her career. Off screen, her drive and passion shine equally. She has made a massive impact on the lives of thousands of people in 91亚色 Region through her volunteer work to raise awareness of sexual violence.
A woman of immense grace, dedication and talent, Solomon continues to make waves through her journalistic achievements and touch hearts through her community activism.
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Hana Zalzal - MBA 鈥92
Hana Zalzal knows what it takes to become a major player in one of the most impenetrable markets in the world. She鈥檚 been there and done that with her cosmetics company Cargo.
Zalzal鈥檚 decision to train in both engineering and business may be the magic ingredients behind her success. Through innovation and true marketing savvy, she transformed the tiny business she started shortly after graduating from the Schulich School of Business into a multimillion-dollar company. Her products have become makeup-bag staples touted by Hollywood royalties.
LOCAL HERO
Harriet Lewis - BA 鈥69, MA 鈥71
Harriet Lewis, the university secretary and general counsel at 91亚色, has played a major role in the University鈥檚 growth over the years. She has guided nearly every arm of the University. Her legacy resides in the literature prizes she has established, the lasting impact she鈥檚 made on successive 91亚色 Board of Governors and Senate Chairs, and the hearts of countless students she has inspired as a guest lecturer.
The effects of her mentorship trickle down almost as deeply as her personal devotion to the community. They are evident in the annual reception she hosts for 91亚色鈥檚 female leaders, the many committees she sits on and the career she has dedicated to her alma mater.
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION
James Love - LLB 鈥73, LLM 鈥86
The vibrancy and richness of 91亚色鈥檚 biodiversity and conservation research can be attributed to the multifaceted contributions of one person: James Love.
A highly respected and accomplished lawyer by trade, Love has been a committed, enthusiastic ambassador and volunteer with 91亚色 for years. He is the top supporter of various 91亚色 initiatives, including the Wine at the Castle event, an auction that supports Las Nubes, 91亚色鈥檚 very own rainforest in Costa Rica. He is a member of the 91亚色 Foundation Board and Chair of the Fundraising Committee. As a philanthropist, he has persuaded others to make significant donations to 91亚色.
PINNACLE ACHIEVEMENT
Nino Ricci - BA 鈥81
Nino Ricci鈥檚 The Origin of Species, a bestselling novel that won the Governor General鈥檚 Literary Award for Fiction, began as a master鈥檚 thesis at 91亚色. Today, the writer鈥檚 shelf is lined with literary awards and his name is recognized around the world. Despite his international renown and numerous accolades, Ricci still makes time to reconnect with 91亚色.
When he is not writing, Ricci has shared his wisdom as an instructor at many institutions. He even presided over PEN Canada, a decades-old institution championing freedom of expression in writing.
2009 Bryden Awards Recipients
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Gretel Reid-Willis - BA/BEd 鈥01
Gretel Reid-Willis is an innovative teacher who has energized her colleagues, students and their parents. She works to dispel the intimidating nature of math and explain why it is essential for all of us. She has helped many young students, particularly girls, discover the pleasures and power of math through language, drama, visual arts and real-world investigations.
Reid-Willis makes learning a family affair with innovative outreach programs for parents and students. In 2007, just six years after graduating from 91亚色, she was honoured with the Premier鈥檚 Award for Excellence in Teaching Literacy and Numeracy.
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Paul Jones / Mark Jones - BSc Spec. Hons. 鈥80 / BA 鈥84
It鈥檚 a long way from 91亚色鈥檚 basketball team to the NBA, but brothers Paul and Mark Jones have each made their own way to the big game. And their unconventional paths to success have not gone unnoticed.
From studying economics to working as a sports commentator for ESPN and ABC, Mark has turned his experience on the court into his dream job. Not to be outdone, Paul has made his own mark in the world of sports journalism, jumping from a career as a teacher and principal in 91亚色 Region to reporting for TSN and being the voice of the Raptors on Toronto鈥檚 own FAN590.
LOCAL HERO
Robert Drummond - BA 鈥67
Robert Drummond knows 91亚色. He experienced it as one of the first students to walk the halls of Glendon. He helped it flourish as a professor in the Department of Political Science.
Drummond has shaped 91亚色 both as a union Chair and as Chair of the University Senate. He has led it as an administrator, first as associate dean, then acting dean and finally dean of the former Faculty of Arts. His commitment to students and willingness to act as a 91亚色 ambassador are just a few of the ways this versatile leader has made his impact.
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION
Marshall Cohen - OC, LLB 鈥60, LLM 鈥63, Hon. LLD 鈥86
An exemplary leader and volunteer, Marshall Cohen served for 22 years on the 91亚色 Board of Governors, providing expertise and guidance to four 91亚色 presidents. From 2000 to 2009, he took on the key leadership role of board Chair.
Cohen has been a generous supporter of the University, most recently through the newly minted Judith and Marshall Cohen Leadership Award for First Generation Students and the 91亚色 to the Power of 50 campaign. His enormously successful career in government and private industry, combined with his leadership on many non-profit boards, has demonstrated his commitment to giving back and inspired the whole 91亚色 community.
PINNACLE ACHIEVEMENT
Barbara Budd - BA 鈥74
Barbara Budd is a national treasure. As co-host of As It Happens on CBC Radio One, her charisma and unmistakable voice have entertained and informed listeners here and around the world for more than 15 years.
In addition to her work on the airwaves, Budd has made her mark on the Stratford stage, acting there for five seasons. She has narrated for Discovery and starred alongside Tom Selleck in Three Men and a Baby. Despite a demanding schedule, Budd is a regular face at 91亚色 events. Over the years, she has inspired hundreds of students to pursue their dreams with her great success, tireless work and can-do attitude.
2008 Bryden Awards Recipients
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Frank Cianciulli - BA 鈥97
Frank Cianciulli has been described as a serial entrepreneur, and with good reason. He has founded or co-founded numerous companies, earning himself a place on Canada鈥檚 2007 Top 40 Under 40 list. His organization, Enunciate Conferencing, was deemed by Profit Magazine as one of 鈥淗ot 50鈥 Canadian companies in 2004 and 2005. It was also named one of the Top 20 Best Small and Medium Employers in Canada.
Cianciulli was a recipient of the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2006. He has proven himself to be a tireless innovator with a string of remarkable successes early in his career. He currently sits on the Faculty of Arts Dean鈥檚 Advisory Board.
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Wendy Craig - MA 鈥89, PhD 鈥93
Wendy Craig is a researcher and scholar. She has launched a number of initiatives to translate bullying research into knowledge that can help children around the world.
A psychology professor at Queen鈥檚 University and an expert on cyber-bullying for the World Health Organization, Craig co-founded PREVNet (Promoting Relationships and Eliminating Violence Network) to stop bullying in Canada. She has drawn international attention to the issue of cyber-bullying by appearing on Canada AM, CTV News, CBC programs, the Oprah Winfrey Show and 20/20.
LOCAL HERO
Paul Axelrod - BA 鈥72, PhD 鈥80
Paul Axelrod鈥檚 involvement with 91亚色 dates back to when he was an active member of the 91亚色 student community. He wrote for the Excalibur and served as president of the 91亚色 Federation of Students.
Since graduating from 91亚色, Axelrod has taken on many roles at the University over his 40-year career, including political leader, union head, faculty member, senator and dean of 91亚色鈥檚 Faculty of Education. Under his leadership, the Faculty opened several off-campus teacher-education sites, forged partnerships in Kenya and created a Centre for Research on Education and the Community. Axelrod鈥檚 outstanding research into education has earned him a number of prestigious awards and enhanced 91亚色鈥檚 reputation internationally.
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION
Bill Hatanaka - BA Hons. 鈥77
Bill Hatanaka leads the TD Bank Financial Group integrated wealth management business in North American and the United Kingdom. He is one of 91亚色鈥檚 most passionate ambassadors and a truly remarkable individual. A former OUA football all-star and CFL Grey Cup champion, he is a mentor to many 91亚色 students.
Hatanaka joined the 91亚色 Foundation鈥檚 Board of Directors in 2006. He co-chaired the 91亚色 to the Power of 50 campaign and played an influential role in TD Bank鈥檚 multimillion-dollar support of the University, including the company鈥檚 $1-million gift to establish the 91亚色-TD Community Engagement Centre.
2007 Bryden Awards Recipients
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Jennifer Corriero - BA 鈥03, MES 鈥06
Jennifer Corriero is an innovative leader who has forged her own unique path to success as the co-founder and executive director of TakingITGlobal (TIG), one of the world's most successful online international development organizations for youth. TIG has active members in more than 200 countries. It is available in 12 languages, receives more than 1.4 million hits every day and has received many awards around the world.
Corriero has worked as a consultant and advisor on youth strategy for organizations such as Microsoft, VanCity and the Ontario Science Centre among others. She has been a speaker at dozens of events and conferences around the world, such as the World Summit on the Information Society (Geneva). She has received numerous awards for her work and has been featured in the media, including The Globe and Mail, The New 91亚色 Times, Fast Company magazine and ABC News.
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Paul Alofs - MBA 鈥83
Paul Alofs鈥 life-altering experience came while taking care of his mother, who passed away from breast cancer in 2002. Since then, the former music industry executive has been a key leader in the Canadian non-profit sector.
Currently president and CEO of The Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, Alofs has served as the board Chair of Covenant House. Prior to making his mark in the non-profit sector, Alofs headed up HMV stores, BMG Music, North American Disney stores and the strategic business units of MP3.com. His many awards include Music Industry Executive of the Year, Innovative Retailer of the Year and Canada鈥檚 Top 40 under 40.
LOCAL HERO
Charmaine Courtis - BA Hons. 鈥77
As a dedicated 91亚色 grad, Charmaine Courtis has earned the lasting praise and respect of students, faculty, staff and alumni. Since accepting her first staff position at 91亚色 in 1972, Courtis has worked her way up to become the executive director of Student Services and International Relations at the Schulich School of Business.
Courtis has shown exceptional leadership in improving the student experience by restructuring financial aid, enhancing Schulich鈥檚 diversity and international reach, and going far beyond her official duties. She has acted as a mentor for several student clubs for women, including the highly successful Women in Leadership organization. Her work has given Schulich one of the highest percentages of female graduate students in Canada.
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION
Maxwell Gotlieb - BA 鈥72, LLB 鈥75, LLM 鈥97
Maxwell Gotlieb is a highly respected lawyer with Toronto鈥檚 Cassels Brock and Blackwell LLP. A member of the 91亚色 Foundation Board of Directors, he exceeded all expectations by co-chairing the 2006 Brazilian Ball Carnival Event with his wife, Heather. The event generated $2 million in funding for the Accolade Project and immeasurable recognition for the University and its Faculty of Fine Arts.
In addition to his financial and volunteer contributions, Gotlieb has made significant academic impacts to 91亚色 and other institutions. He was a sessional law professor at Osgoode Hall Law School for 11 years, instructed at the Admission Course of Law Society of Upper Canada and taught at Ryerson Polytechnic University. Aside from 91亚色, Gotlieb sits on the boards of numerous public, private and charitable organizations, including the Mount Sinai Hospital Foundation and the Baycrest Centre Foundation.
PINNACLE ACHIEVEMENT
Karen Kraft Sloan - (MES 鈥90)
Karen Kraft Sloan is a passionate environmentalist whose work has shaped national policy and inspired many Canadians. During her 11-year tenure as a Liberal member of Parliament, she served as parliamentary secretary to the minister of the environment, co-chaired the parliamentary standing committee on environment and sustainable development, and played an important role in the government鈥檚 signing of the Kyoto Accord.
Kraft Sloan organized the 1999 and 2000 Eco-Summits that brought scientists, policy experts and parliamentarians together. She was awarded a gold medal in the Sierra Club of Canada 2000 Eco-Olympics. In 2002, she received the Douglas J. Pimlott Award, Canadian Nature Federation鈥檚 most prestigious award. Kraft Sloan was appointed Canada鈥檚 ambassador for the environment in 2005. More recently, she founded the environmental consulting firm EcoNexus. She is the special advisor to 91亚色鈥檚 vice-president of research and innovation.
2006 Bryden Awards Recipients
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Andrew Craig - BFA '93
Andrew Craig is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, producer, director, composer, broadcaster and impresario. He works in multiple musical genres and collaborates with artists in other disciplines. He has collaborated with the likes of Molly Johnson, Ashley MacIsaac, Soulpepper Theatre, Djanet Sears and Wynton Marsalis. Craig served as musical director for a tribute to Quincy Jones and performed twice for Nelson Mandela. He was a nominee for Pianist/Keyboardist of the Year at the 2006 Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards.
Craig is currently the host of CBC Radio's In Performance. He has served on the Toronto Arts Council and is an advisor to 91亚色's Faculty of Fine Arts.
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Chandra Siddan - BEd '03
Chandra Siddan is a filmmaker, videographer and the director of the Regent Park Film Festival, which she founded in 2003 with the support and encouragement of her 91亚色 professors.
Siddan grew up in Bangalore, India, where she completed an MA in English Literature at Bangalore University as well as an MPhil, which she earned after winning a national-level University Grants Commission fellowship. She also studied media at the New School for Social Research in New 91亚色 City in the early 1990s, where she made her first short film, Moving.
Siddan's films include the short The Gift, which she directed while living in Germany, and the documentary Williamsburg Experiment, which examines the relationship between art, money and value. Her latest work is the documentary Remembrance of Things Present, which investigates her arranged marriage at the age of 12 and the current context of the status of women in India.
Siddan has also taught at the secondary and postsecondary levels in India and worked as a writer and editor for the New 91亚色-based weekly, Asia Observer.
LOCAL HERO
John Lennox - BA '67
John Lennox first joined 91亚色 as an employee in 1969 and has since made remarkable contributions to 91亚色 as a faculty member, scholar, academic administrator, advisor and ambassador for the University.
Lennox began his student life at 91亚色 in 1963, along with his now wife Jane Rooke. He earned an MA from the Universit茅 de Sherbrooke in 1969 and returned soon after to join 91亚色's Department of English. He took a leave to earn his PhD at the University of New Brunswick in 1976. He is an accomplished specialist in Canadian literature and in 2000, he was the recipient of the Governor General's International Award for Canadian Studies.
During his career, Lennox has held many positions, including founding director of the Robarts Centre and dean of Graduate Studies. Outside of 91亚色, he held presidential positions in prominent organizations such as the International Council for Canadian Studies and the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies. He was also academic convenor for the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, held at 91亚色 in 2006.
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION
Aidan P. Flatley - BA '78
Aidan Flatley is the president and CEO of Kenaidan Contracting Limited, a general contracting company with offices in Canada, the U.S. and Ireland. The former Chair of Ontario General Contractors co-founded the company with fellow 91亚色 grad Ken Smith in 1973.
Over the years, Flatley鈥檚 companies have been involved with many construction projects at 91亚色, including the University's Honour Court, Information Centre and the Schulich School of Business.
While a student at 91亚色, Flatley played for the University鈥檚 varsity hockey team.
PINNACLE ACHIEVEMENT
Chantal H茅bert - BA '76
Chantal H茅bert is a national affairs writer with the Toronto Star and guest columnist for Le Devoir. She is a weekly participant on the political panel At Issue on the CBC's The National, and participates in various other television and radio current affairs programs in French and English.
H茅bert has been a journalist since 1975. She started her career in Toronto as a reporter for the regional newsroom of Radio-Canada before moving on to radio at Parliament Hill. She served as bureau chief for Le Devoir and La Presse and her columns have appeared in the Ottawa Citizen, the National Post and the London Free Press.
H茅bert is a senior fellow of Massey College at the University of Toronto. She is a recipient of two Asia-Pacific media fellowships (Malaysia and Japan), the 2005 APEX Public Service Award and the 2006 Hy Solomon Award for Excellence in Journalism and Public Policy.
2005 Bryden Awards Recipients
ONE TO WATCH
Farouk Jiwa - MES '03
Farouk Jiwa is currently senior manager at CARE Enterprise Partners, a division of CARE Canada that seeks to apply innovative, market-based approaches to poverty reduction in the developing world. He is also the co-founder and director of Honey Care Africa, an innovative social enterprise promoting sustainable community-based beekeeping across East Africa.
Jiwa is the recipient of a number of prestigious international awards including: the Equator Initiative Prize at the World Summit on Sustainable Development; the International Development Marketplace Innovation Award from the World Bank and George Soros Open Societies Institute; and the World Business Award from the Prince of Wales International Business Leaders Forum and the United Nations Development Programme. Jiwa was also recognized by the Schwab Foundation at the 2005 World Economic Forum in Davos as among the World's Most Outstanding Social Entrepreneurs.
Jiwa also holds an BSc (Honours) in environmental biology from Queen's University.
REDEFINE THE POSSIBLE
Debra Lynne Brown - BFA Spec. Hons. '78
Debra Lynne Brown is an internationally renowned choreographer. Serving as principal choreographer at Cirque du Soleil since 1987, Brown鈥檚 many credits include Alegria, Slatimbanco, Myst猫re, and La Nouba. She also served as principal choreographer for The Golden Ass by the Canadian Opera Company, The Ghosts of Versailles by the Metropolitan Opera and many other prominent productions.
Her film credits include Catwoman, Barney鈥檚 Great Adventure, Journey of Man and the multidisciplinary film Satie and Suzanne, which won a 1997 Grammy Award. Brown has also worked with Aerosmith, Bj枚rk, Celine Dion, and Madonna, choreographing videos, live performances and television specials.
Brown has won eight national awards in gymnastics, having choreographed for individuals and teams across North America. She also created and produced Apog茅e, a trampoline-based ballet that has appeared at prestigious events and galas throughout North America and Europe.
LOCAL HERO
Steve Dranitsaris - BA '73
Steve Dranitisaris is the senior executive officer in the office of 91亚色鈥檚 Vice-President Finance and Administration. His remarkable track record with the University spans 30 years and includes co-founding the alumni sports program, editing Alumni News, initiating the alumni annual fund program, and founding 91亚色鈥檚 Sport Hall of Fame.
During his career, Dranitisaris has held the positions of executive officer of the School of Kinesiology and Health Science, associate and acting director of Private Funding, assistant and acting director of Alumni Affairs, student liaison officer at Stong College and convocation officer. He has also been involved in many University committees, task forces, building projects, and student scholarships. For the past 10 years, he has served on the 91亚色 Alumni Association and been alumni representative to the University Senate.
Dranitisaris received the 1993 President鈥檚 CPM Award and the University鈥檚 1996 Health & Safety Award. In 1994, the Master鈥檚 Committee Room in Stong College was named in his honour.
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION
Helen K. Sinclair - BA '73
Helen Sinclair is the founder and CEO of BankWorks and BCN.tv, a satellite communications company, which runs a network of over 200 interactive virtual classrooms and meeting rooms in 70 hotels and conference centres across Canada.
Previously, Sinclair was president of the Canadian Bankers Association and held a variety of positions with The Bank of Nova Scotia. In addition to the Board of Governors at 91亚色, Sinclair sits on the boards of the Toronto-Dominion Bank and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board. She has had extensive involvement in the not-for-profit sector and is past Chair of the YMCA of Greater Toronto.
Sinclair holds an MA in economics from the University of Toronto, an honorary doctorate from Acadia University (1993) and is a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at the Harvard Business School. She was also the 1973 recipient of 91亚色鈥檚 Murray Ross Award.
PINNACLE ACHIEVEMENT
Sandie Rinaldo - BFA 鈥73
Sandie Rinaldo is a Canadian TV journalist who has anchored the weekend CTV National News since 1985. In 2004, she also began co-hosting W5 with veteran news anchor, Lloyd Robertson.
Rinaldo arrived at CTV in 1973, only one week after graduating from 91亚色. In 1976, she joined Canada AM as a reporter-at-large and then became the first woman in Canadian history to anchor a daily network newscast when she was promoted to news anchor in 1980.
Rinaldo has been recognized multiple times for her news coverage by the International Film and TV Festival of New 91亚色, the Radio-Television News Directors Association and the Gemini Awards.
2004 Bryden Awards Recipients
LEADERSHIP CATEGORY
Peter W. Currie - BA 鈥73, MBA 鈥78
ACHIEVEMENT CATEGORY
Janet Green Foster - BA 鈥69, PhD 鈥76
FRIEND CATEGORY
Timothy R. Price
CONTRIBUTION CATEGORY
Joseph D. Sorbara - LLB '68
2003 Bryden Awards Recipients
LEADERSHIP CATEGORY
David H. Tsubouchi - (BA '72, LLB '75)
ACHIEVEMENT CATEGORY
John Howard Tory - (LLB 鈥78)
FRIEND CATEGORY
Steve T. Mirkopoulos
CONTRIBUTION CATEGORY
Ivan Fecan - (BA '01)
2001 Bryden Awards Recipients
LEADERSHIP CATEGORY
Dr. William Dimma - (C.M., O.ONT., MBA '69, LLD '98)
LEADERSHIP CATEGORY
Ernie Eves - Q.C., LLB '70
ACHIEVEMENT CATEGORY
Dr. Steve MacLean - BSc '77, PhD '83, D.Sc '93
FRIEND CATEGORY
Martin & Joan Goldfarb - OC
CONTRIBUTION CATEGORY
Carol Anne Letheren - MBA '77
2000 Bryden Awards Recipients
LEADERSHIP CATEGORY
Margot Franssen - BA '79
ACHIEVEMENT CATEGORY
Honourable David Collenette - BA '69
FRIEND CATEGORY
Seymour Schulich - OC
CONTRIBUTION CATEGORY
John Bankes - LLB/MBA '77