The Vivat Award
The Vivat Award is St. Michaels University School's highest honour, recognizing significant and enduring contributions to the school's mission by members of its community.
The award recognizes with gratitude and appreciation, a member of the St. Michaels University School community who has made a significant and enduring contribution to fulfilling the mission of the School. Past recipients have included retiring members of the Board of Governors after long and distinguished service, members of faculty who have made a noticeable contribution over the course of their careers at SMUS, members of the alumni committee and those who have been particularly generous to advancement.
The Head of School identifies one or more nominees for the Vivat Award for consideration to the Board of Governors. A recommendation for approval typically happens at the March board meeting. It is expected that in most years one award will be made. In some years two award winners may be identified and as an exception, up to three.
Patricia Trottier, 2023 Recipient
In recognition of Patricia Trottier's generous philanthropic support of SMUS, specifically the Junior School Annex Project, now named the Trottier-Morgan Annex. This project was the first project in the Journey for Life Capital Campaign, completed September 2023. Patricia was honoured in person at the SMUS Founder and Benefactors dinner on October 17, 2024.
Previous Recipients
| Recipient | Date Awarded |
|---|---|
| Tim McGee | October 2021 |
| Blair Hagkull | May 2020 |
| Cathy Dixon | May 2019 |
| Peter Gardiner | May 2018 |
| Sandy Steadman | May 2018 |
| Anthony Quainton | March 2016 |
| Kathy Jawl | October 2016 |
| Chris Considine | October 2016 |
| Terry Harper | October 2016 |
| Hugh McGillivray | October 2016 |
| Paul Merrick | October 2016 |
| David Angus | October 2014 |
| Brian Graves | November 2013 |
| Graeme Crothall | October 2010 |
| Tom Rigos | October 2008 |
| Stephen Martin | October 2007 |