Law Students enter Convocation Hall
Affiliation:
JD Program

JD Class of 2025 awards: congratulations to all our graduates

June 11, 2025
Categories:
Honours & Awards

The following convocation awards for Class of 2025 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

Henry Mann

 

W.P.M. Kennedy Silver Medal

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

David Ingalls

 

James B. Milner Bronze Medal

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

Arik Portnov

 

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

Christine Wang — Gold
Nathaniel McLean — Silver
Alexandra Goldman — Bronze

 

Justice Michael J. Moldaver Prize

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

Matthew Beamish

 

Class of 1967 Prizes

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

Alexander McGuigan
1967 Prize for second in third-year

Arik Portnov
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

Brynne Dalmao
Joshua Schwartz

 

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

Brynne Dalmao

 

University of Toronto Student Leadership Awards

Recognizes outstanding student leadership, service and commitment to the University

Manreet Brar
Isabel Brisson
Keira Carter
Jarren Fefer
Madeline Schneider

 

Dean's Cecil A. Wright Key

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

Joshua Schwartz

 

Student Choice: Valedictorian

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

Brynne Dalmao

 

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 Anthony Niblett

 

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