Friday, June 14, 2024

The following Convocation Awards for Class of 2024 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

 Benjamin Maclean-Max


W.P.M. Kennedy Silver Medal

Awarded to the student in the graduating class with the second highest cumulative average

Olivia O’Connor


James B. Milner Bronze Medal

Awarded to the student in the graduating class with the third highest cumulative average

Jack Stewart


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

Stephanie Rei — Gold
Nicole Szymanowka — Silver
Sydney Palter — Bronze


Justice Michael J. Moldaver Prize

Awarded annually to the student(s) standing first in the third-year class

Olivia O’Connor


Class of 1967 Prizes

Awarded to the students standing second and third in the third-year class

Benjamin Maclean-Max
1967 Prize for second in third-year

Jonathan Herlin
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

Emma Danaher


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

Justin Kim


University of Toronto Student Leadership Awards

Recognizes outstanding student leadership, service and commitment to the University

Emily Sarah Hean

Justin Kim

Caitlin Salvino

Hayley VandePol

Mariah Watling-Eagle


Dean's Cecil A. Wright Key

Presented to students who have displayed the greatest interest in extra-curricular work of an academic nature

Benjamin Maclean-Max
Olivia O’Connor


Student Choice: Valedictorian

The Valedictorian is chosen by the graduating class as the student who best exemplifies law school leadership and spirit

Justin Kim


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 Martha Shaffer


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