The following Convocation Awards for Class of 2025 were announced today at the JD program reception:
Angus MacMurchy Gold Medal and Gallant Ho Prize
Awarded to the student in the graduating class with the highest cumulative average
Henry Mann
W.P.M. Kennedy Silver Medal
Awarded to the student in the graduating class with the second highest cumulative average
David Ingalls
James B. Milner Bronze Medal
Awarded to the student in the graduating class with the third highest cumulative average
Arik Portnov
Gerald W. Schwartz Medals
Awarded to students in the graduating class who achieve the highest cumulative averages over four years
in the combined JD/MBA program
Christine Wang — Gold
Nathaniel McLean— Silver
Alexandra Goldman— Bronze
Justice Michael J. Moldaver Prize
Awarded annually to the student(s) standing first in the third-year class
Matthew Beamish
Class of 1967 Prizes
Awarded to the students standing second and third in the third-year class
Alexander McGuigan
1967 Prize for second in third-year
Arik Portnov
1967 Prize for third in third-year
Stephanie Fleur Couzin Medal for Mooting
Awarded to a student who has demonstrated outstanding performance in the mooting program and a strong commitment as both a participant and coach
Brynne Dalmao and Joshua Schwartz
Student Choice: John Willis & Gina Caldarelli Memorial Prize for School Spirit
Named in honour of Prof. John Willis (1949 to 1972) and in memory of Gina Caldarelli (LLB 1997), the student choice award recognizes a JD student who has made substantial and meaningful contributions to the law school and demonstrated interest in the well-being of their classmates
Brynne Dalmao
University of Toronto Student Leadership Awards
Recognizes outstanding student leadership, service and commitment to the University
Jarren Fefer
Isabel Brisson
Manreet Brar
Maddy Schneider
Keira Carter
Dean's Cecil A. Wright Key
Presented to students who have displayed the greatest interest in extra-curricular work of an academic nature
Joshua Schwartz
Student Choice: Valedictorian
The Valedictorian is chosen by the graduating class as the student who best exemplifies law school leadership and spirit
Brynne Dalmao
Student Choice: Hail & Farewell
The Hail & Farewell speech is given by a professor chosen by the graduating class to “send them off” with a few words
Professor Anthony Niblett
Student Choice: Mewett Teaching Award
Presented to a Faculty member for excellence in teaching
Professor Martha Shaffer
Student Choice: Staff Appreciation Award
Presented to a staff member who has shown extraordinary commitment to assisting students
Theresa Chan
Director, Career Development Office
