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An Evening of Accolades 2024: A Legacy of Impact

June 28, 2024

Contributed by: Sandie Kantor

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!

An Evening of Accolades 2024: A Legacy of Impact
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Wayne C. Fox Award recipient, Jane Peverett, enjoys dessert at the event.

 

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.


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