Chancellor William C. Graham Awards

Chancellor Graham Awards Recognize Positive Change-Makers from the Trinity College Community

Chancellor Graham with members of the Trinity community who received the inaugural 2019 Chancellor William C. Graham Awards.

Do you know a member of the Trinity College community who leads by positive example or inspires others? 

To nominate an individual, please complete the 2024 Chancellor William C. Graham Awards – Online Nomination Form by Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 12 pm (ET). If you have any questions or require an alternate format for the nomination form, please email trinity.provost@utoronto.ca.

The Hon. Bill Graham served as Trinity’s 12th Chancellor from 2007 until his passing in August 2022. When these annual awards were created in 2019, Chancellor Graham remarked: “I am truly honoured and humbled that the College has named this award in my name. I encourage all members of our community to support the College in whatever way you can to make Trinity and the broader community a more inspiring, civil and caring place.”

“Chancellor Bill Graham was an exemplary Trinity ambassador and extraordinarily generous, and we are grateful for his incredible contributions to the College. He made a difference at Trinity and beyond and inspired so many to do the same. With the Chancellor William C. Graham Awards, we honour his memory and legacy, and the impact he has had on the Trinity community,” Provost Nicholas Terpstra said.

The Chancellor William C. Graham Awards are given annually to individuals in the four categories: current students; administrative and service staff; academic staff; and alumni.

Details of the award and nomination process are below. If you have any questions, or require an alternate format for the nomination form, please email trinity.provost@utoronto.ca.

The Chancellor William C. Graham Awards

The Chancellor William C. Graham Awards recognize individuals who have made a significant impact on the Trinity Community. Awards are given annually in each of the following categories:

1. Current Students
2. Administrative and Service Staff *
3. Academic Staff, Faculty, Librarians, Fellows, Associates and Teaching Staff
4. Alumni

*Please note, members of Trinity’s senior administrative team are not eligible for nomination.

Recipients will be selected based on a demonstrated commitment to improving the spirit of caring and fostering a positive environment in the Trinity community. Examples of areas where contributions might be made: volunteer activities, mentorship, student life, student organizations, student services, staff services, innovative teaching or program development, athletics. Recipients will be dedicated members of the community who have made a positive difference through their commitment, generosity, initiative, creativity or skill. These awards are intended to recognize community contributions that go beyond the responsibilities and expectations of the individual’s role.

Nomination process:

1. Individuals may be nominated by anyone in the Trinity College community.
2. The nomination may be made for recent contributions or based on service over a longer term.
3. The nominator must complete the 2024 Chancellor William C. Graham Awards – Online Nomination Form including a statement detailing the nominee’s suitability for this award by Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 12 pm (ET).