{"id":27306,"date":"2023-10-02T10:30:30","date_gmt":"2023-10-02T14:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/?p=27306"},"modified":"2024-01-25T13:32:06","modified_gmt":"2024-01-25T18:32:06","slug":"2023-york-u-alumni-awards-recipients-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/2023\/10\/2023-york-u-alumni-awards-recipients-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"Announcing the 2023 快播视频 Alumni Award Recipients"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Each year, the 快播视频 Alumni Awards celebrate four outstanding alumni who exemplify the values of 快播视频, have made remarkable contributions to their fields, and have changed the world for the better. The tradition of recognizing their contributions will continue at the 快播视频 Alumni Awards Show in Toronto, April 3, 2024.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The remarkable recipients of this year\u2019s awards are:<strong> The Honourable Harry S. LaForme (LLB \u201877, LLD \u201808), Fatima Israel (MBA \u201806), Flavien P. Joubert (MES \u201803), and Temo Primrose Gare (BA \u201812).<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\"This year\u2019s recipients represent the positive contributions York alumni are making around the world,\" says Julie Lafford, Assistant Vice-President, Alumni Engagement. \"In addition to their many accomplishments, exceptional leadership, philanthropic support, and meaningful engagement with the alumni community, the 2023 award recipients continue to set an example for future generations of students and alumni alike. It will be a pleasure to honour them this fall at the Alumni Awards ceremony.\"&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 快播视频 Alumni Awards feature four award categories, each of which honour a distinct set of achievements and contributions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2023\/09\/harryslaforme.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27343\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2023\/09\/harryslaforme.png 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2023\/09\/harryslaforme-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2023\/09\/harryslaforme-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outstanding Contribution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>An alum&nbsp;who has made a significant contribution to the advancement of York and its students through exceptional service, commitment and\/or philanthropic contributions.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Honourable Harry S. LaForme (LLB \u201877, LLD \u201808) OC, IPC <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Senior Counsel, Olthius Kleer Townshend LL.P&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id_829ba6-90 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id_829ba6-90 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id_829ba6-90 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id_829ba6-90 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id_829ba6-90 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id_829ba6-90 kt-accordion-has-3-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"true\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane_222065-14\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">View detailed bio<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The Honourable Harry S. LaForme is a retired judge who received an LLB and LLD from Osgoode Hall Law School. In 1994, he was appointed a judge of the Superior Court of Justice, making him one of three Indigenous judges to be designated to this level of trial court in Canada at the time. He dedicated his career to furthering the rights of aboriginal peoples, Canada\u2019s LGBTQ2 communities and the rights of all other marginalized groups living in Canada.&nbsp;In 2004, LaForme became the first Indigenous judge to be appointed to an appellate court in Canada with his appointment to the Ontario Court of Appeal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During his tenure, LaForme specialized in Indigenous law with a focus on Constitutional and Charter issues and represented Canadian Indigenous interests internationally. In 2018, LaForme retired from the judiciary and currently works as senior counsel with Olthius Kleer Townshend. LaForme has received honourary degrees from various universities and numerous accolades including the National Aboriginal Achievement Award in Law &amp; Justice and the order of Canada. He\u2019s also published numerous articles on issues related to Indigenous law and justice and speaks frequently on Indigenous issues, Indigenous law, constitutional law, and civil, equality, and human rights. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2023\/09\/fatima.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2023\/09\/fatima.png 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2023\/09\/fatima-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2023\/09\/fatima-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outstanding Achievement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>An alumnus\/a&nbsp;who has achieved distinction in their field and whose integrity and ability inspire alumni, faculty, staff and students.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong><strong>Fatima Israel (MBA \u201806)<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id_793f37-ad .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id_793f37-ad .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id_793f37-ad > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id_793f37-ad .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id_793f37-ad .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id_793f37-ad kt-accordion-has-3-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"true\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane_2f9719-88\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">View detailed bio<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Fatima Israel is a marketing officer with an MBA from the Schulich School of Business who is transforming the industry with her expertise in professional services, telecommunications, technology, health services, and fintech. Israel is an advocate for putting people at the heart of transformation to drive innovation, catalyze progress, and deliver on purpose. She boldly combines ambitious ideas with insights to build a better working world for her clients and communities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her passion for leadership and advancing the marketing community has earned her awards from the Canadian Marketing Association and the Globe and Mail\u2019s Report on Business. Israel strives to channel this passion to support the next generation as an executive mentor and advisory council member for the American Marketing Association, a mentor for the EY Women's Athlete Business Network, and a regular judge for marketing industry award programs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2023\/09\/flavien.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2023\/09\/flavien.png 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2023\/09\/flavien-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2023\/09\/flavien-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tentanda Via<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>An alumna\/us who has demonstrated innovative, unconventional, and daring leadership and success, reflecting the university\u2019s motto, \u201cThe way must be tried.\u201d<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Flavien P. Joubert <\/strong>(MES \u201803)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Minister for Agriculture, Climate Change &amp; Environment on the Island of Seychelles&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id_f0460f-60 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id_f0460f-60 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id_f0460f-60 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id_f0460f-60 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id_f0460f-60 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id_f0460f-60 kt-accordion-has-3-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"true\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane_8b62ca-30\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">View detailed bio<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Flavien P. Joubert currently serves as the Minister for Agriculture, Climate Change &amp; Environment on the Island of Seychelles. Before attaining his master\u2019s degree in Environmental Studies at 快播视频, Joubert completed his higher national diploma and graduate studies at the Manchester Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom. During his studies, Joubert re-discovered one of the rarest bat species in the country and co-wrote two research papers on the subject. In his role as minister, Joubert has continued to promote research and conservation on bat species.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joubert\u2019s career with the Ministry of Environment began in 1996, where he held several key positions, including director general for Wildlife Enforcement and Permits, CEO of the Seychelles National Parks Authority and CEO of the Landscape and Waste Management Authority. Internationally, Joubert has represented Seychelles in many fora related to chemicals and waste and served as a prominent figure in the Basel and Stockholm Conventions. He also played instrumental roles in initiatives around chemical safety in Seychelles. In 2015, Joubert was recognized by The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) for his leadership at The Eighth Conference of the Parties (COP8) to the Nairobi Convention. In 2020, he was appointed Minister for Agriculture, Climate Change and Energy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2023\/09\/Untitled-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2023\/09\/Untitled-2.png 400w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2023\/09\/Untitled-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2023\/09\/Untitled-2-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One to Watch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em>An alumna\/us who has made a significant impact in their field and\/or community within 15 years of a bachelor\u2019s degree or 10 years of a professional\/graduate degree.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Temo Primrose Gare (BA <meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong>\u2018<\/strong>12)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Journalist, Television Host, Executive Producer, Fibe TV; Founder, Okavango Media&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id_3db105-4f .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:8px;}.kt-accordion-id_3db105-4f .kt-accordion-panel-inner{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id_3db105-4f > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id_3db105-4f .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id_3db105-4f .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:8px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id_3db105-4f kt-accordion-has-3-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"true\" data-start-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane_61e132-a4\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">View detailed bio<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>Temo Primrose Gare is a journalist, accomplished television host, and executive producer with years of experience in the media industry. Temo received a BA from 快播视频, where she laid the foundation for her passion for journalism and communication. She later pursued her Master of Media in Journalism and Communication at Western University. In 2018, Temo was honoured with the Raveena Aulakh Memorial Award in recognition of her academic achievements and contributions to journalism and communication. Since completing her studies, Temo has worked at CTV News, BNN Bloomberg, and NewsTalk and produced two television shows for Rogers Communications and Bell Media. Temo currently serves as the host and executive producer of the television show \u2018Our Stories\u2019 and is the founder of Okavango Media, her production company which provides a space for her to shape and amplify compelling stories that resonate with audiences on a deeper level.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A special thank you to our premier sponsor TD Insurance and our recipient video sponsor Manulife for helping us recognize these outstanding alumni. For more information about The 快播视频 Alumni Awards visit <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/connect\/events\/yorku-alumni-awards\/\" target=\"_blank\">yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/connect\/events\/yorku-alumni-awards<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2021\/08\/Bruce-Bryden-cropped-250x250-1.png\" alt=\"Bruce Bryden\" class=\"wp-image-20238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2021\/08\/Bruce-Bryden-cropped-250x250-1.png 250w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/alumniandfriends\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/66\/2021\/08\/Bruce-Bryden-cropped-250x250-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Remembering Bruce Bryden, an outstanding York leader<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 快播视频 Alumni Awards were inspired by Bruce Bryden who was an exceptionally committed and influential leader at 快播视频 for many years. 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