First awarded in 1940, the Tricolour Award has a long history at ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ and boasts an impressive list of alumni among its members. Past recipients include Dragon's Den TV star , Sc'07, MBA'08; architect of the Canadian flag and the Order of Canada, the, Arts'40, LLD'84; and former Bank of Canada governor and ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ , Arts'65, LLD'02. Each year, up to four students are inducted into the prestigious Tricolour Society for their distinguished service, leadership, character, and community impact.
The Tricolour Society served as a model for Canada's highest civilian honour, the Order of Canada, which John Matheson, Arts'40, LLD'84, helped establish in 1967 as a Member of Parliament.