The award is presented to Mr. Jarvis for his long-term dedication to Queen’s, exemplary philanthropic leadership in Vancouver’s non-profit sector, and commitment to supporting the next generation of Vancouver businesses.
Daniel Jarvis studied economics at Queen’s and received his MBA from Harvard University in 1975. He continues to stay connected to Queens through friendships he made, by engaging with Queens staff and events, and by providing financial support to a number of programs, with a particular focus on students in the Economics Department.
Mr. Jarvis has contributed to the Vancouver community in a number of important ways and excels at bringing great people together to develop creative ways to build businesses. He has also served as a mentor to many entrepreneurs, and he has served on the boards of cultural, educational and tourism organizations. One of his longest and most valued associations has been with Union Gospel Mission, which works on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside to help individuals overcome poverty, homelessness, and addiction.
