Colm Vance

50th Alumni Profiles
B.A. '16 - Colm Vance
Graduate Student, McMaster University,
Faculty of Health 2016 Gold Medal Winner
Career History Since Graduation St. Michaels Hospital. Kennan Research Summer Student. 2016
M.Sc. Global Health Candidate. McMaster University. 2016-2017
Most Memorable York University Experience Receiving the Outstanding Male Graduate Award at my final athletic banquet.
I worked diligently during my time at York, ardent in my personal development while also pursuing institutional goals. Accepting the award on stage, I was filled with joy, compassion, and appreciation for all the people that shaped my undergraduate experience. Thank you!!
York University Anecdote or Highlight The relationships and bonds I created over my undergraduate degree. The individuals I met at York continue to motivate and support me. These relationships will remain ongoing into my distant future.
Highlight(s) of Professional Career McMaster Graduate Scholarship.

Global Health Symposium: Manipal, India. April 2017.
Presenting research on the efficacy of pairing Sport Engagement programs with Humanitarian aid.
Community Involvements/Contributions (Local to International) Camp Quality - Volunteer and Fundraiser
KC Cancer Cushion Fund - Fundraiser
Captain of York University National Championship Soccer Team, 2014-2015 & 2015-2016
PAWS Peer Mentor
Member of York University Sport Council
Member of Lions Leadership Group
Ambassador for Lion Pride
York University Sport Hall of Fame Selection Committee
Dr. Haas Angiogenesis Lab - Research Assistant
Dr. Sergio Motor Control Lab - Concussion Research Administrator
Honours and Awards McMaster Graduate Scholarship. 2016
Arthur C Johnson Award. 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Steve Dranitsaris Leadership Awards. 2016
Virginia Rock Award. 2013
Ed Nowalkoski Award. 2016
Kinesiology and Health Science Honour Award. 2016
Outstanding Male Graduate Award. 2016
Lions Legacy Award. 2016
OUA All-star & CIS Tournament All-Star. 2015-2016.
Toronto Sport Hall of Honour - Inductee. 2015.
CIS Academic All Canadian. 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016
Faculty of Health 2016 Gold Medal Winner
Deans Honour Roll - Summa Cum Laude. 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016