Each year, the York University Alumni Awards recognize outstanding alumni who have achieved the extraordinary and are working to right the future by creating positive change in their fields. The Awards celebrate the broad York alumni community of innovators, activists, and researchers and its long-standing commitment to the public good. The tradition of recognizing their contributions will continue at the York U Alumni Awards Show. If you have any questions about the Alumni Awards Show, please contact Rose Lucibello, Manager, Advancement Events at crocitto@yorku.ca. If you have any questions about the nominations process or recipients, please contact Nicole Light, Senior Alumni Engagement Officer at nlight@yorku.ca.
View previous Alumni Awards recipients here.
View the 2023 York U Alumni Awards gallery.
Event: Wednesday, Nov. 6 Glenn Gould Studio,
Location: 250 Front St. West, Toronto
6:15 p.m. | Doors open
7 p.m. | Awards show
8:30 p.m. | After-show social, food and networking (includes one drink ticket)
Dress code: Formal attire
The York U Alumni Awards Categories
AWARD | DESCRIPTION |
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Outstanding Contribution | An alum who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of York and its students through exceptional service, commitment and/or philanthropic contributions. |
Outstanding Achievement | An alum who has achieved distinction in their field and whose integrity and ability inspire alumni, faculty, staff and students. |
Tentanda Via | An alum who has demonstrated innovative, unconventional and daring leadership and success, reflecting the university’s motto, “The way must be tried.” |
One to Watch | An alum who has made a significant impact in their field and/or community within 15 years of a bachelor’s degree or 10 years of a professional/graduate degree. |
2024 York U Alumni Awards Recipients
The remarkable recipients of the 2024 York U Alumni Awards are: Michael Eubanks (BA ’93), Dr. Scott D. Tanner (BSc ’76 PhD ’80), Alia Abbas (BA ’13, MA ’17) and Dr. Bri Susanna Darboh (BA ’15, MA ’18, MBA ’22, PhD ’24).
Outstanding Contribution
An alum who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of York and its students through exceptional service, commitment and/or philanthropic contributions.
Michael Eubanks (BA ’93)
Chief Information Officer, goeasy Ltd.
Outstanding Achievement
An alumnus/a who has achieved distinction in their field and whose integrity and ability inspire alumni, faculty, staff and students.
Dr. Scott D. Tanner (BSc ’76, PhD ’80)
Co-founder & CEO, DVS Sciences; former Principal Scientist, Sciex; Professor, University of Toronto
Tentanda Via
An alumna/us who has demonstrated innovative, unconventional, and daring leadership and success, reflecting the university’s motto, “The way must be tried.”
Alia Abbas (BA ’13, MA ’17)
CEO and Founder, Alia Consulting; Economic Development Officer, Town of Milton
One to Watch
An alumna/us who has made a significant impact in their field and/or community within 15 years of a bachelor’s degree or 10 years of a professional/graduate degree.
Dr. Bri Susanna Darboh (BA ’15, MA ’18, MBA ’22, PhD ’24)
Clinical Psychologist & Neuropsychologist in Supervised Practice; Clinical & Business Strategy Consultant; Adjunct Faculty, Schulich School of Business
Remembering Bruce Bryden, an outstanding York leader
The York U Alumni Awards were inspired by Bruce Bryden who was an exceptionally committed and influential leader at York University for many years. He was a member of our first undergraduate class, was the founding president of the York University Alumni Association (now the York University Alumni Board/YUAB) and was a member of the York University Board of Governors.
The York U Alumni Awards recognize and honour his vision, exemplary leadership and extraordinary achievements.