Members of the Trinity community receive 2020 U of T Arbor Awards

Established in 1989, the Arbor Award is a U of T-wide honour designed to recognize alumni volunteers, as well as friends of the university who have generously committed their time to improve the experience of students, faculty, alumni and staff. This award is the highest honour granted by the University and is given for sustained contributions to specific academic units, such as faculties, colleges or institutes, or for broader contributions to the University at large. The 2020 Arbor Awards are particularly special. Honoured during the COVID-19 pandemic which forced the cancellation of an in-person ceremony, this year’s award recipients reminded us, nonetheless, that we have much to celebrate. They are an inspiration for the entire University of Toronto community during a challenging time.

For 2020, seven exceptional members of the Trinity College community received Arbor Awards. Congratulations to our newest award recipients: Susan Ainley, Hugh Anson-Cartwright, Nina Boric, Matthew Jurczak, William Keel, Lynn McIntyre and Heather Platt.

Susan (Anderson) Ainley
Bachelor of Arts, Faculty of Arts & Science, Trinity College, 1974
Over her 13 years as an alumni volunteer, Susan has made many important contributions to Trinity College and to the University. She’s been a member of Trinity’s Board of Trustees, as well as other Trinity committees and U of T’s Boundless Campaign Cabinet.

Hugh Anson-Cartwright
Bachelor of Applied Science, Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering, 1952
Hugh is an antiquarian book dealer who has volunteered at Trinity’s John W. Graham Library and other U of T libraries since the 1970s, sharing his extensive expertise as well as his own gifts of scarce items.

Nina Boric
Bachelor of Arts, Faculty of Arts & Science, Trinity College, 2004
Master of Arts, Faculty of Arts & Science, 2007
Nina is a dedicated Trinity College volunteer—she is chair of the Executive of the Alumni Association, and serves as a member of several other bodies, including Trinity’s Board of Trustees and its Development Committee.

Matthew Jurczak
Bachelor of Arts, Faculty of Arts & Science, Trinity College, 2009
Master of Health Science, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, 2018
Matthew is a longtime volunteer with the University’s War Memorial. He shepherded the restoration of the historic building, the Service of Remembrance and other commemorative events during his tenure as past chair of the Soldiers’ Tower Committee.

William James Keel
Bachelor of Arts, Faculty of Arts & Science, Trinity College, 1979
Master of Arts, Faculty of Arts & Science, 1981
Bachelor of Laws, Faculty of Law, 1984
Bill has volunteered with the Trinity College Friends of the Library for 35 years. He is their longest-serving driver and he rarely says “no” to a request for a book pickup. Throughout the year he recovers and repairs worn and damaged rare books, prices the law and true crime and works in the rare book room almost daily during the sale.

Lynn McIntyre
Bachelor of Music, Faculty of Music, 1986
Master of Library Science, Faculty of Information, 1993
Lynn has been a valued volunteer with the Trinity College Archives since 2010. She assists the archivist in a wide variety of projects necessary to preserve, arrange and maintain Trinity’s archival collections. She also provides research assistance in the use of these materials.

Heather Platt
Bachelor of Arts, Faculty of Arts & Science, Trinity College, 1994
Master of Arts, Faculty of Arts & Science, 1996
Bachelor of Laws, Faculty of Law, 1999
Heather has been a dedicated council member of the Law Alumni Association, as well as a volunteer with the Faculty’s Campaign for Excellence Without Barriers in support of financial aid and enhancing the student experience.

View the list of the 112 members of the U of T community who received Arbor Award 2020

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