CivMin students recognized at 2025 student leadership awards

CivMin students hold their awards (L to R) Janishan Jeyarajah (Year 4, CivE) and Priya Jadav (CivMin MEng student). (Photo by Phill Snel / CivMin, University of Toronto)

Two CivMin students were among the worthy recipients who received recognition at the U of T Engineering Student Leadership Reception on Thursday, March 13, 2025.

The University of Toronto Student Leadership Awards (UTSLA) recipients from CivMin include Priya Jadav (CivMin MEng student) and Janishan Jeyarajah (Year 4, CivE) who was also recognized for his 3T5 Second-Mile Award.

UTSLAs recognize students in their final year of study, with a minimum cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 2.70. Students may be nominated by staff, faculty or alumni. All nominees must have at least one year of significant volunteer leadership and high-impact service in the year immediately prior to the current nomination period.

Priya Jadav (CivMin MEng student at L) with Engineering Dean Chris Yip. (Photo by Phill Snel / CivMin, University of Toronto)

Jadav’s citation:
Priya Jadaz is recognized for their impactful leadership as C0-Chair of FASE Ilead Grad, where they organized large-scale events, fostering leadership skills and community engagement among U of T graduate students, creating opportunities for growth, collaboration and cross-disciplinary connections.

Janishan Jeyarajah (Year 4, CivE at L) with Engineering Dean Chris Yip. (Photo by Phill Snel / CivMin, University of Toronto)

Jeyarajah’s citation:
Janishan led the CSCE – U of T Chapter as President, organizing events like workshops, seminars and networking sessions to provide students with valuable professional development opportunities.

A full list of student award recipients is posted online.

A group photo of all the UTSLA winners at the Engineering luncheon on  Thursday, March 13, 2025. Winners from the Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering at the University of Toronto include Janishan Jeyarajah (Year 4, CivE) and Priya Jadav (CivMin MEng student). (Photo by Phill Snel / CivMin, University of Toronto)