Carleton is recognizing the contributions and achievements of Carleton’s dedicated volunteers and accomplished graduates at the second annual Alumni Leadership Gala. Eric Sprott, BCOMM/65, LLD/03, will be recognized during the ceremony with the A.D. Dunton Alumni Award of Distinction, Carleton’s highest alumni honour.
“Eric Sprott has proven to be true leader, in both business and philanthropy,” said nominator Steven Rosenhek. “His commitment to social justice and welfare represents the best of what a Carleton alumnus can and should strive for – making the world a better place.”
“It’s an honour to be recognized with the A.D. Dunton Award,” said Sprott. “I’ve had a close relationship with my alma mater over the years, and this award only serves to strengthen our ties.”
The ceremony, on June 1, will also recognize Maude Barlow, recent grad Chris Dieni and alumni volunteer Linda Gunning. Details are available here.
Sprott has achieved remarkable success in business as the founder of one of Canada’s largest independently owned institutional brokerage firms and as top-ranked asset manager. He has more than 40 years of experience in the investment industry. After earning his designation as a chartered accountant, he entered the investment industry as a research analyst at Merrill Lynch. In 1981, he founded Sprott Securities (now called Cormark Securities Inc.), which today is one of Canada’s largest independently owned securities firms. In 2001, he established Sprott Asset Management Inc.
Sprott’s investment expertise is well represented in his track record in managing the Sprott Hedge Fund L.P., Sprott Hedge Fund L.P. II, Sprott Bull/Bear RSP Fund, Sprott Offshore Funds, Sprott Canadian Equity Fund, Sprott Silver Equities Class and Sprott Managed Accounts.
He is also a noted philanthropist who has given very generously to many good causes, the two most significant being the Canadian Hunger Foundation and Carleton University. His generosity to his alma mater has had a major and ongoing impact. In 1996, he endowed a bursary fund that now helps more than 1,000 students each year; in 2001, he made a major gift and the Sprott School of Business was named in his honour.
About the A.D. Dunton Alumni Award of Distinction:
As Carleton’s highest alumni honour, the The A.D. Dunton Alumni Award of Distinction is given annually to a graduate in recognition of outstanding achievement or contribution in any field of endeavour.
The award is named in memory of Carleton’s fourth president, who served the university from 1958-1972. Arnold Davidson Dunton was a man whose own outstanding achievements and contributions to his country, as a journalist, head of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and Co-Chairman of the Bilingualism and Biculturalism Commission, are legendary. Through his dynamic leadership, the University grew and prospered and its reputation as a national institution of learning with unique strengths was firmly established.
Above all, A.D. Dunton was a fitting role model for Carleton— someone whose remarkable achievements and commitment inspired the entire University community to excel. With this award, the CUAA recognizes those graduates whose individual accomplishments continue to inspire and motivate us all. This award is proudly sponsored by MBNA.
Click here to view a complete list of all winners of the A.D. Dunton Alumni Award of Distinction.
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For more information:
Chris Cline
Media Relations Co-ordinator
Carleton University
613-520-2600, ext. 1391
613-355-0336
christopher_cline@carleton.ca
Friday, May 31, 2013 in News Releases
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