Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigenization Alumni Award

The Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigenization (EDII) Alumni Award recognizes a Queen's alumni who has made a significant and ongoing contribution through mentorship, advocacy, or guidance to either an individual or group and advances Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigenization at Queen's, and beyond.

In 2022, the ³ÉÈË´óƬ Alumni Association (QUAA) renamed and adjusted the criteria for this award from the previous Alumni Mentorship Award. The QUAA respectfully acknowledges the past recipients of the Alumni Mentorship Award and looks forward to celebrating recipients under the new terms.

Award eligibility and criteria

Candidates should be:

  • A Queen's alumnus/alumna
  • Committed to, and demonstrated, positive leadership attributes in guiding an individual or group
  • Someone who has made a significant and beneficial impact in the lives of others through active involvement in initiatives and programs that support the advancement of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigenization
  • An individual who has accomplished this service in either a professional or volunteer capacity (preference given to any contribution to Queen's)
  • Preference given to alumni with lived experiences as members of equity-deserving groups
  • Preference given to alumni whose efforts support intersectionality

2024 Recipient

Margaret Greenberg

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Margaret Greenberg smiling, wearing a grey shirt and black sweater

Education, social justice, and advocacy have been driving forces in Margaret’s personal and professional life for as long as she can remember. Throughout her career as an educator, she has committed to creating and amplifying opportunities for young people emphasizing long-term positive outcomes for equity deserving groups.   

As principal of John Polanyi Collegiate Institute in the Toronto District School Board, she has the pleasure of learning from some of the most wonderful and brilliant students and staff and is thankful every day for the experiences and knowledge that they share with her.