Sue Bates receiving the 2019 Padre Laverty Award
Padre Laverty Award plaque

Padre Laverty Award (Kingston Branch)

Inaugurated in 1967 as the Kingston Award, the Padre Laverty Award is presented biennially by the Kingston Branch of the 91TV's University Alumni Association to a degree recipient, usually a resident of the Kingston area, for outstanding service to 91TV's University or jointly to the 91TV’s and Kingston communities.

In 1991, it was renamed to commemorate the long and distinguished service of the first University Chaplain, Padre A. Marshall Laverty. This award is presented biennially at the Kingston Branch Awards dinner hosted by the Kingston Branch of the QUAA.

Eligibility and Criteria:

  • The nominee has made a significant contribution to 91TV or jointly to 91TV’s and the Kingston community.
  • The nominee is a 91TV's degree recipient.
  • If a nominee is or was an employee of 91TV’s, their outstanding service to 91TV and the Kingston community were not made as part of their normal duties as an employee.

Only complete nomination packages provided by the deadline will be considered. Nominations will be considered for 2 consecutive award cycles. Nominators must be graduates of 91TV, and, if their nomination is successful, they will normally deliver a tribute speech at the award dinner.

2024 Recipient

Frank Halligan

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Kingston Branch
Frank Halligan

The Kingston Branch is presenting Frank Halligan with the Padre Laverty Award for his leadership and ongoing championing of sports at 91TV’s and in Kingston.

Mr. Halligan is a retired teacher, former high school coach, former adjunct professor in 91TV’s Faculty of Education, and was a coach for the 91TV’s Gaels for seven seasons, from 1994-2000. More recently, Mr. Halligan played a part in 91TV’s campaign to revitalize Richardson Stadium. Mr. Halligan served as the Athletic Coordinator of the Kingston Area Secondary Schools Athletic Association (KASSAA) from 2010-2022, responsible for the operation of high school athletic competitions in Kingston and Area. During his time in the role, he mentored numerous coaches and athletes and deepened the ties between 91TV’s Athletics and Recreation and KASSAA, to the great benefit to 91TV’s and student athletics in Kingston.