When our alumni graduate, they leave equipped with the tools to make an impact in the world. The commitment and drive to share these gifts make our alumni special and the St. Michael’s community proud. Every spring when alumni are welcomed back to campus for Alumni Reunion, St. Michael’s is pleased to recognize alumni who have made their mark by championing St. Michael’s values.
Nominations are now open for the following alumni awards:
Dr. Richard Alway Award
Named for Dr. Richard Alway (SMC 6T2), who served as St. Michael’s first lay president from 1990-2008. The award was established in 2007 by our Alumni Association to recognize alumni who have made significant contributions to society through spiritual, professional and personal excellence.
Spirit of St. Mike’s Award
This award is presented to exceptional members of the alumni community who embodies the values of St. Mike’s – including human dignity, community, social justice, service and sustainability – in their professional, leadership and community roles.
Young Alumni Impact Award
Presented annually to a member of the alumni community who graduated from St. Mike’s in the last 10 years has made a distinguished and outstanding impact in their professional accomplishments, and contributions of service to benefit society.
Prof. Victoria Mueller-Carson Trailblazer Award
Since the Loretto Sisters and the Sisters of St. Joseph arrived at St. Mike’s as professors and advocates for women’s higher education, women have made their mark at the University of St. Michael’s College. One of these women was Prof. Mueller-Carson who was the first laywoman on staff at the University of St. Michael’s College at the University of Toronto and a long-time professor of Germanic Studies. She joined a long tradition of women who pushed barriers to pave the way for female students who followed. This award is open to all alumni in the St. Mike’s community who can be described as pioneers, innovators, and trailblazers, making a ground-breaking contribution to improving and enriching the lives of others to create positive change.
Victor Dodig Community Impact Award
Named for Victor Dodig (SMC 8T8), President and CEO of CIBC and ardent supporter of St. Mike’s, this award is presented to a member of the alumni community who drives meaningful change, fosters innovation and demonstrates a significant impact through their professional achievements, community involvement or dedicated service. Victor’s leadership and the values he embodies are a source of inspiration to the entire St. Mike’s community.
Winners will be recognized at an awards ceremony and brunch during St. Mike’s 2025 Alumni Reunion weekend, which runs from May 30 to June 1. The ceremony will cap off what is sure to be a memorable weekend of reconnecting with old friends and making new ones.
If you know a St. Michael’s alum who exemplifies the criteria for the awards listed above, please nominate them. Nominations are due February 28, 2025, and can be submitted online.