Thomas Chong Memorial Award

The Thomas Chong Memorial Award is awarded annually to recognize excellence in athletics at the University of Alberta. One award is given to a Golden Bear and one to a Panda student athlete who are members of the University of Alberta Swim Team. Recipients must have satisfactory academic standing based on a minimum of 18 credits taken during the previous academic year. The award is based on excellence in their sport, leadership qualities, and demonstrated commitment to the team. Preference is given to athletes who have competed in diving and who are not already receiving other financial awards such as Jimmie Condon, Universiade, or National Carding awards. This memorial award honors Thomas Chong, a former coach of the University of Alberta Diving Team, and is funded through his estate. If no qualified applicants from the Swim Team apply, the award may be given to members of any other Golden Bears or Pandas Varsity Team.