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91�Թ� recognizes 92 volunteers with Arbor Awards

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91�Թ� recognizes 92 volunteers with Arbor Awards

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Arbor Awards

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Three of this year's Arbor Award winners (left to right): Hannah Hadfield, Orysia Goddard and Carolina Garcia, all from Haley Sharpe Design, with U of T President Meric Gertler (photo by Gustavo Toledo)

The 91�Թ� has presented the 2023 Arbor Awards to 92 dedicated volunteers in recognition of their exceptional and sustained contributions to the university.

Created more than 30 years ago, the Arbor Award is the highest honour granted by 91�Թ� to volunteers. This year’s recipients have significantly impacted virtually every aspect of life at the university, ranging from academic programming and experiential learning to governance and mentorship.

“Our success is due in no small measure to the excellence of our alumni and friends, whose dedication is exemplified by our Arbor Award winners, past and present,” said President Meric Gertler at a ceremony honouring award recipients on Jan. 16.

The celebration marked the first in-person Arbor Awards ceremony since 2019, before the implementation of COVID-19 restrictions. Award winners from 2020, 2021 and 2022 were also invited so they could be thanked face-to-face for their service.

David Palmer, 91�Թ�'s vice-president of advancement, said Arbor Award recipients exemplified the importance of volunteerism to 91�Թ�’s mission and commitment to inclusive excellence. “That’s why, for the first time ever in a 91�Թ� campaign, we have included alumni engagement as a primary goal for Defy Gravity alongside our fundraising goals,” Palmer said. “We are exceptionally grateful to all nominees, past and present, for their tremendous contributions that have elevated every aspect of life at 91�Թ�.”

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112 members of 91�Թ� community receive Arbor Award

lanthierj — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 14:29:56 +0000

112 members of 91�Թ� community receive Arbor Award

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lanthierj Mon, 11/16/2020 - 09:29

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The 91�Թ� has recognized its most outstanding volunteers of 2020 with Arbor Awards – a distinction reserved for the university’s leading citizens.

“This year's Arbor Award winners embody the excellence and diversity of the 91�Թ� community across our three campuses,” President Meric Gertler said in a video address. “By generously sharing your time, experience and expertise you have given back to the university in countless ways.

“Through your dedication, wisdom and enthusiasm you have opened new horizons for our students, supported the work of our scholars and helped rally the wider community in support of our shared goals.”

The Arbor Award is the highest honour granted by the university and is given for sustained contributions to specific academic units, such as faculties, colleges or institutes, or for broader contributions to the university at large. The 112 alumni and supporters recognized this year contributed a diverse array of skills and leadership. For example, Hugh Anson-Cartwright, an antiquarian book dealer, has volunteered at Trinity College’s John W. Graham Library and other U of T libraries since the 1970s; Jacquie Labatt serves as chair of the department of psychiatry’s campaign cabinet and spearheaded a $20-million gift to create the Labatt Family Network for Research on the Biology of Depression, and David Yen has contributed to U of T Scarborough through the Partners in Leadership Alumni Mentorship Program and the Alumni Connections speed networking events since 2013.

“The Arbor Awards serve as an annual reminder of the ongoing contributions of our alumni to the mission of the University,” said Barbara Dick, assistant vice-president, alumni relations. “Alumni may leave our campuses after graduation, but they continue to demonstrate their dedication through volunteer service – both locally and around the world.”

The pandemic prevented an in-person gathering this year but “the limitations around ceremonies in no way diminished our collective gratitude and appreciation,” Dick said.

“You are an example and an inspiration to us all,” President Gertler said. “Thank you for your exceptional leadership and service, and congratulations on receiving this honour.”

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Arbor Awards recognize 91�Թ�'s most outstanding volunteers

s.anderson — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 14:49:38 +0000

Arbor Awards recognize 91�Թ�'s most outstanding volunteers

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s.anderson Wed, 10/23/2019 - 10:49

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Sisters Erika and Stephanie Savage were among more than 100 members of the 91�Թ� community who received Arbor Awards at a gala event in Toronto.

Launched 30 years ago, the awards recognize 91�Թ�’s most outstanding volunteers.

Speaking at the event, 91�Թ� President Meric Gertler thanked all the recipients for their ongoing contributions – from mentoring young women in engineering to playing the Soldiers’ Tower carillon.

“This year’s Arbor Award winners represent the excellence and diversity of the 91�Թ� community across our three campuses,” said President Gertler. “Our success is due in no small measure to the excellence and dedication of our Arbor Award winners, past and present.”

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