Convocation and Awards
NEWS
We are pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the second annual President's Blue and Gold Award, and two brand new awards, the Alan Shepard Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Award of Excellenceand the Linda Grayson MAC Achievement Award. The recipients of these awards will be celebrated together with other award winners at the Ryerson Awards Night gala event on April 4, 2013.
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The Convocation and Awards Office handles the awards below:
Internal
External
Award Name |
Deadline |
Application Required |
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The President's Blue and Gold Award |
Feb 28, 2013 |
Guidelines Nomination Form Photo Consent Form |
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The Alan Shepard Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award |
Feb 28, 2013 |
Guidelines Nomination Form Photo Consent Form |
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The Linda Grayson MAC Achievement Award |
Feb 28, 2013 |
Guidelines Nomination Form Photo Consent Form |
|
Brian Segal Awards | September | 2012 Application Form |
|
Dennis Mock Awards |
Feb 11, 2013 |
Yes |
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Errol Aspevig Award for Outstanding Academic Leadership |
TBA |
2012 Application Form |
|
Errol Aspevig Undergraduate Award |
September | 2012 Application Form |
| George Vari Award for Good Citizenship To recognize students who have made outstanding extracurricular contributions to university life, to their school or academic department, or to Ryerson as a whole; enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree; completed at least one full year of study at Ryerson; min. CGPA of 3.50; clear academic standing; demonstrate financial need. |
September |
2012 Application Form |
General Prestigious External Awards Information ![]()
Information session Powerpoint![]()
Prestigious External Awards For Graduate Studies |
Information |
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Gates Cambridge Trust |
Information |
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Traditional Fullbright Student Awards |
Information |
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Rhodes Scholarships |
Information |
News
The President’s Blue and Gold Award is a new award that recognizes the outstanding achievements of one individual and one team in the administration of the University, who advanced the mission of Ryerson University through outstanding dedication and excellence in providing services, participating or leading teams, and demonstrating the Ryerson values.
The Award for the individual recipient consists of a certificate and a monetary award of $2,000 to be presented at the annual Ryerson Awards Night. The team achievement award, presented to a group of 2 to 10 individuals, consists of individual certificates, and a total monetary award of $3,000 to be shared equally amongst the team members.
The Convocation and Awards Office handles the awards below:
Internal
External
Errol Aspevig Award for Outstanding Academic Leadership
The Errol Aspevig Award for Outstanding Academic Leadership will be granted to an individual who has advanced the mission of Ryerson University through outstanding academic leadership. It may be granted for prominent University achievements led by the individual or for high quality service over a period of time that has contributed significantly to the enhancement of academic life at Ryerson. It may be awarded for service at the Departmental, Faculty, or University level. The award will be given every two years if the University-wide selection committee is satisfied that there is a meritorious nominee.
Errol Aspevig Undergraduate Award
To recognize the highest academic and broader intellectual achievements and interests of an undergraduate full-time third-year student; must achieve a minimum 3.00 Term GPA in each of the first four semesters of the program; a minimum 3.67 CGPA at the end of fifth semester and 3.67 CGPA at the end of sixth semester; enrolled in 4 units or higher in third year; clear academic standing; planning to return to fourth year.
Award Name |
Deadline |
Application Required |
|
The President's Blue and Gold Award |
Feb 27, 2012 |
Guidelines Nomination Form Photo Consent Form |
|
Brian Segal Awards | Sep 14, 2012 | 2012 Application Form |
|
Dennis Mock Awards |
TBA | Yes |
|
Errol Aspevig Award for Outstanding Academic Leadership |
TBA | TBA |
|
Errol Aspevig Award for Outstanding Academic Leadership |
TBA | TBA |
| TBA | TBA | |
George Vari Award for Good Citizenship
To recognize students who have made outstanding extracurricular contributions to university life, to their school or academic department, or to Ryerson as a whole; enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree; completed at least one full year of study at Ryerson; min. CGPA of 3.50; clear academic standing; demonstrate financial need.
TBA TBA
General Prestigious External Awards Information ![]()
Information session Powerpoint![]()
Prestigious External Awards For Graduate Studies |
Information |
|
Gates Cambridge Trust |
Information |
|
Traditional Fullbright Student Awards |
Information |
|
Rhodes Scholarships |
Information |








