Awards Description

In this page you'll find the list of nominated awards, along with description of the awards criteria. 

Awards Description - Nominated Awards 

Alice H. Pearson Award - Intramurals Athletes of the Year (up to 2 recipients)
The Alice H. Pearson Award recognizes two UTM student-athletes that participated and contributed significantly to UTM Intramurals programs. This award looks for UTM students who participated in multiple sport leagues and tournaments and was heavily involved with the UTM Intramurals program in many aspects such as a Team Captain, Ambassador, participant or other ways that positively impacts student experience when participating. This award recognizes UTM students who have contributed to the program for multiple years.

Referee of the Year (1 recipient)
Referee of the Year is awarded to a Referee who has shown outstanding leadership, consistency, impartiality and strong commitment to participants within the UTM Intramurals, while abiding by UTM’s Fair Play Code when officiating UTM Intramurals games/events.

Game Manager of the Year (1 recipient)
Game Manager of the Year is awarded to a Game Manager who has shown reliability, impartiality and provided a welcoming environment for all participants. This individual has shown a commitment to UTM’s Fair Play Code while being in the role of Game Manager in the UTM Intramurals leagues and tournaments.

UTM Sports Staff of the Year (up to 4 recipients) 
UTM Sports Staff of the Year recognizes UTM students who have made exceptional contributions to this past year’s sport programs within the Department of Recreation, Athletic & Wellness.This award recognizes best exemplifies individuals who have displayed a commitment to our department’s values and goals through leadership, teamwork, dedication to inclusiveness and creating a welcoming and positive environment for all members of the UTM community. 

UTM Fair Play Award (up to 4 recipients)
The UTM Fair Play Award is presented to UTM students who have demonstrated superior leadership skills both on and off the playing surface. The award recognizes the students’ involvement and positive impact on UTM Sports and within the Department of Recreation, Athletics & Wellness programs. These students have exemplified the department’s Fair Play Code, presenting true sportsmanship within the community. 

Tri-Campus Coach of the Year (1 recipient)
Tri-Campus Coach of the Year is awarded to a Head Coach or Assistant Coach who shows dedication and commitment to their team, as well as inspires and shares knowledge of sport with others. The award recognizes the importance of leadership, performance, and the value of human insight.

Cynthia E. Haddow Memorial Award (1 recipient)
The Cynthia E. Haddow Memorial Award is presented to a female identifying student who best exemplifies leadership, enthusiasm, and strong commitment to their team. The individual strives for self-improvement and demonstrates true sportsmanship.

Tri-Campus Athletes of the Year (2 recipients)
Presented to the top performing cis or trans man and woman who has excelled both on and off the playing surface. This award is based off of athletic achievements, both individually and to their respective team. Student-athletes do not have to be in their graduating year.

Eagles Heart & Spirit Award (2 recipients)
The Eagles Heart & Spirit Award is presented to two individuals who made significant contributions to their team and to the Department of Recreation, Athletics & Wellness. This is given to current Tri-Campus and/or UTM Intramurals student-athletes who not only excel on the playing surface but also demonstrate sportsmanship, leadership, dedication and hard work. 

James J. Rae Award – Women’s Athlete of the Year (1 recipient)
The James J. Rae Award recognizes a graduating female-identifying student athlete for their leadership roles within the department and in the UTM community. This award recognizes an individual who has made significant impact on their sport team(s) over the years as a student, through their athletic achievements and contributions. 

J. Tuzo Wilson Award – Men’s Athlete of the Year (1 recipient) 
The J. Tuzo Wilson Award recognizes a graduating male-identifying student athlete for their leadership roles within the department and in the UTM community. This award recognizes an individual who has made significant impact on their sport team(s) over the years as a student, through their athletic achievements and contributions. 

Non-Nominated Awards

Tri-Campus Team MVP 
The Tri-Campus Team MVP Award is given to student-athletes who exemplifies true dedication to their team, putting their teammates and coaches first, while demonstrating qualities of leadership and sportsmanship. The student does not need to be graduating to be eligible for this award. Coaches select recipients. 

The Golden Eagle Award
The Golden Eagle Award is presented to UTM student-athletes of any gender who have amassed 20 or more points during one academic year of play in Tri-Campus, UTM Intramurals, and/or tournaments. The award recognizes students each year who have participated in multiple sport programs, truly embodying the spirit of what it means to be an UTM Eagle.

The point system can be found below

_{*If participant is on a team as a captain and competes as an individual in the same sport, they can only receive points as the captain and not participation}

If you have any questions about the awards and/or the nomination process, please connect with our team at utm.eagles@utoronto.ca