From: Barbara Dick, Assistant Vice-President, Alumni Relations
Date: September 10, 2026
Re: Call for Nominations – 2027 Awards of Excellence
The University of Toronto Alumni Association (UTAA) welcomes nominations and applications for the 2027 Awards of Excellence (AWEX). This annual program recognizes members of the U of T community who have made a significant impact through their exceptional contributions and engagement.
Awards of Excellence deadlines vary and are listed below for your reference.
Faculty/Librarians/Staff Award
- Carolyn Tuohy Impact on Public Policy Award – Nominations due by February 19, 2027
- Jill Matus Excellence in Student Services Award – Nominations due by December 11, 2026
- Chancellor’s Excellence Award – Nominations due by December 3, 2026
- President’s Excellence Award – Nominations due by December 3, 2026
- Joan E. Foley Quality of Student Experience Award – Nominations due by December 11, 2026
- Ludwik and Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights – Nominations due by December 18, 2026
- Vivek Goel Faculty Citizenship Award – Nominations due by January 29, 2027
- Northrop Frye Award – Nominations due by February 2, 2027
Student Awards:
- Adel Sedra Distinguished Graduate Award – Applications due by November 20, 2026
- John H. Moss Scholarship – Applications due by December 7, 2026
- Joan E. Foley Quality of Student Experience Award – Nominations due by December 11, 2026
- Ludwik and Estelle Jus Memorial Human Rights – Nominations due by December 18, 2026
Members of the University community are encouraged to nominate and support worthy candidates for these awards. Detailed information is available on the Awards of Excellence website.
The Awards of Excellence program was founded by the UTAA in 1990. Current award stakeholders include: the offices of the Vice-President and Provost, the Vice-Provost, Students, the Vice-Provost Innovations in Undergraduate Education, the Vice-President, Research and Innovation, and the Vice-President, People, Finance & Digital Services, as well as the School of Graduate Studies, and the University Registrar. DUA Alumni Relations convenes the award program overall, coordinates communications, and supports all award stakeholders.