The Eva McDonald Prize is a $1,000 bursary presented annually to
the undergraduate in the University of Toronto's School of Physical
Education and Health who has made the most significant contribution
to the development of aquatics and lifesaving education through the
university and the Lifesaving Society.
Colleen Oag - a Bronze Examiner, National
Lifeguard and First Aid Instructor, Lifesaving Sport Coach, team
manager for the U of T lifeguard team, co-organizer of the first
Urban Rescue lifeguard competition and varsity water polo team
member - earned the prize for 2010-11.
The prize honours Eva McDonald, a member of the Lifesaving
Society for over 40 years, who died in 1969 while serving as
Ontario President. Eva graduated from the School and was President
of its Alumni Association. The prize is awarded jointly by the
Lifesaving Society and the Alumni Association of U of Ts School of
Physical Education and Health.
If you are eligible for the Eva McDonald Prize, complete the
online application form posted by the university detailng your
contributions, including PHE year, certifications held, paid and
volunteer positions held, duties performed, instructing and
coaching history and any other items of note which would assist in
the selection of the most appropriate candidate.