The Eva McDonald Memorial 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.
For the third consecutive year, Melinda Tam - a
Bronze Examiner, Lifesaving and Swim instructor, and National
Lifeguard - earned the prize for 2010.
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 T's School of
Physical Education and Health.
If you are eligible for the Eva McDonald Memorial Prize,
complete the online application form posted by the university
detailing 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.