Clockwise from top left: Isha DeCoito, Ardavan Eizadirad, Janice Gobert, Jean Augustine, Carlos Ruano and Ann Lopez (supplied images)
Six OISE alumni recognized with Leaders and Legends Awards
Published: October 2, 2024
Six alumni of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at U of T have been recognized with 2024 Leaders and Legends Awards.
The annual awards, which were created by the OISE Alumni Association, recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals who exemplify the institute's mission.
“Our 2024 Leaders and Legends Award winners are such an awe-inspiring, impressive group,” said Professor Erica Walker, dean of OISE. “Their thoughtful leadership is a demonstrative example of the impact that our OISE alumni network has had, and continues to have, on a global scale."
“The winners are remarkable for their commitment to social justice, anti-racist education and other educational innovations,” added Kristin Snoddon, chair of the Leaders and Legends Awards committee and an associate professor in the School of Early Childhood Studies at Toronto Metropolitan University. “All have contributed immeasurably to their communities and the OISE community."
The recipients of 2024 Leaders and Legends Awards are:
- Isha DeCoito – Excellence Award
- Ardavan Eizadirad – Emerging Leader Award
- Janice Gobert – Innovation Award
- Ann Lopez – Mentor of the Year
- Carlos Ruano – Global Service Award
- Jean Augustine – Distinguished Service Award
