An Evening of Accolades 2024: A Legacy of Impact

It was an evening of celebration, laughter, reconnection and immense pride. On June 17, 2024, the DeGroote community honoured the 2024 recipient of the Wayne C. Fox Distinguished Alumni Award at its annual Evening of Accolades.

This prestigious award celebrates exceptional alumni whose impact, achievements and character have enhanced the reputation of the DeGroote School of Business and McMaster University.

This year DeGroote recognized Jane Peverett (BCom ’80). Peverett is Corporate Director, CPKC, Capital Power, CSA, NWN and Suncor, with a diverse legacy of corporate leadership. Congratulations, Jane!

Khaled Hassanein, Dean, DeGroote School of Business and 2024 Wayne C. Fox Award recipient, Jane Peverett, enjoy a moment together before dinner.

Wayne C. Fox Award recipient, Jane Peverett, enjoys dessert at the event.

Khaled Hassanein, Dean, DeGroote School of Business, shares DeGroote highlights and updates.

Claire Gillies (MBA ’01) and 2021 Wayne C. Fox Distinguished Alumni Award recipient delivers a toast.

Saher Fazilat, Vice-President (Operations and Finance), delivers remarks on behalf of McMaster University.

2023 Wayne C. Fox Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, Indrani Butany (BSc ’96, MBA ’00), presents the award to this year’s recipient, Jane Peverett.

This year’s Wayne C. Fox Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, Jane Peverett, reflects on her remarkable career journey as one of the most influential corporate directors in Canada.

Wayne C. Fox Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, Jane Peverett, with last year’s award recipient, Indrani Butany.

Past Wayne C. Fox Distinguished Alumni Award recipients (from left to right): Marco Marrone, BCom ’80 MBA ‘86 (2010); Claire Gillies, MBA ’01 (2021); David Feather, MBA ‘89 (2007); Jane Peverett, BCom ’80 (2024); Quentin Broad, MBA ’88 (2020); Indrani Butany, MBA ’00 (2023); and David Williamson, BCom ’83 (2012).

Jane Peverett celebrates with friends and family.

A special thank you to everyone who made this a memorable event, and to our corporate sponsor, CIBC.