On behalf of the Alumni, Faculty, and Staff of the Department of Physical Therapy, congratulations to our newest Alumni – Class of 2019!
The convocation awards ceremony was held on November 5, 2019 at the Myhal Centre for Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship, University of Toronto. Students were honoured at the celebration for their hard work and achievements throughout their time in the program. A list of the award recipients and some photos are included below.
Breathe in Life Research Poster Award
Recipients: Justin Bailey, Jonah Blatt, Nicole Conzelmann, Shayln Cosgrove, Alireza Mazaheri & Patrick Quimio
Estelle Cunningham Book Prize
Recipient: Kin-Yee Cindy Tsui
Canadian Physiotherapy Association Leadership Award of Excellence
Left to right: Jonah Blatt & Jayme Muir, Valedictorians
Recipient: Jayme Muir
Canadian Physiotherapy Association Student Award
Recipient: Natasha Lohues
Carlos Melendez Memorial Award
Reicipient: Thi-Ut Nguyen
CBI Health Group Prize for Excellence in Student Research
Recipients: Bridget Coley, Natalie Dnes, Kaitlyn Frisby, Anna Keller, Jezreel Suyom & Kin-Yee Cindy Tsui
Central Toronto District – Ontario Physiotherapy Association Award
Recipients: Zacharie Bergeron & Remi Lu
Dr. Barnett & Beverley Giblon Silver Medal for Excellence in Physical Therapy
Left to right: Abbigale Spencer, Rebecca Tomasi & Natasha Lohues
Recipient: Abbigale Spencer
Dr. Barnett & Beverley Giblon Gold Medal for Excellence in Physical Therapy
Recipient: Natasha Lohues
Herta Leyss Scholarship in Physical Therapy
Recipient: Olivia Sabo
Mary N. Sauriol Business Practice Prize
Recipient: Michelle Sobanski
Molly Verrier Award
Recipient: Jayme Muir
Mount Sinai Hospital Book Prize
Johnson Thuan
Recipient: Natasha Lohues
Mountain Challenge Book Prize
Recipient: Johnson Thuan
Olive Wallace Pester Fellowship in Physical Therapy
Recipient: Deanna Lentini
The Canadian Academy of Manipulative Physiotherapists (CAMPT) Student Award
Recipient: Abbigale Spencer
The Heart and Breath of Physical Therapy Award
Ashley Anderson
Recipient: Ashley Anderson
The Hospital for Sick Children Prize in Paediatrics
Recipient: Samantha Triemstra
Toronto Cathay Lions Club Scholarship
Recipient: Natasha Lohues
Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network Patient Quality of Life Award
Recipient: Aruni Jayatilaka
University Health Network Book Prize
Recipient: Mikayla Cooper
University of Toronto Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Alumni Association Award
Recipient: Samantha Triemstra