Dalton W. McGrath (1985 TFHA Recipient)
Calgary, AB

Litigation Lawyer at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Dalton is a partner at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes), one of Canada’s leading law firms, where he has been practising for over 30 years. He is a King’s Counsel (K.C.) and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb).

He is a highly respected litigator and trusted advisor to some of the most successful companies and people in Canada, handling complex and high-profile commercial disputes across various sectors, including energy, oil and gas, cybersecurity, class action defence, and competition. He has a reputation for delivering exceptional results in critically important and “bet-the-company” cases, such as the successful defence of a $12-billion action involving an oil and gas technology dispute, a $2B action by the then NDP Attorney General of Alberta and a $1-billion transaction involving
Suncor Energy Inc. He is also a well-known appellate lawyer, appearing before appellate courts on numerous occasions.

Dalton is passionate about providing innovative, strategic, and client-focused solutions to his clients’ legal challenges. He is praised by clients and peers for his skill, creativity, service, and focus. He is also committed to pro bono work, having received the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award for his contributions to various causes and organizations. He is a leader and a mentor in the legal profession, sharing his knowledge and experience through teaching, writing, and speaking. 

Carolyn Chin (1987 TFHA Recipient)
Calgary, AB

President of the Calgary Field Hockey Club. A former Board of Chair of STEM Innovation Academy, Relocation Specialist and Communications Consultant at Coachwood Consulting. 

With an educational background in Public Administration and Public Relations, Carolyn’s career has been primarily in the non-profit sector, namely the Canadian Red Cross, international nongovernmental organizations in Angola, and the Canadian Cancer Society. Now retired, Carolyn uses her experience and knowledge in communications, marketing, fundraising, and strategic planning in all aspects of her life as an active volunteer in various organizations. She is the past Board Chair of the STEM Innovation Academy charter school in Calgary, a volunteer for the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program for the past 30 years with the Provincial Interview Committee, and is President of the Calgary Field Hockey Club. Carolyn is a proud mom of three, avid traveller, and in her spare time can be found hiking, skiing, biking or playing field and ice hockey. She has most recently been bitten by a Pickleball bug and finds herself scratching the itch to hit the court as often as possible. Although it seems she is always on the move, Carolyn finds the time to practice mindfulness and yoga.

Larissa Crawford (2015 TFHA Recipient)
Calgary, AB

Founder and Managing Director at Future Ancestors Services
Director at the Relational Accountability and Transformation Hub, Indigenous Youth Roots

Before the age of 17, Larissa raised thousands of dollars for World Vision, helped establish a library at Let Us Shine Girls Academy in Ghana, and contributed to the first public library on a reserve in Western Canada. A graduate of York University with a BA in International Development and Communication Studies in 2018, Larissa completed her degree Summa Cum Laude while raising her daughter, Zyra, on her own. Larissa received the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award in 2015, as well as York University’s Robert Tiffin Leadership Award. Larissa then became disabled at 23. Despite medical racism, two life-saving surgeries, and permanent disability, she continued to serve as an Indigenous Policy Advisor with the Ontario Ministry of Energy and as an Advisor with the Anti-Racism Directorate, while working across sectors in restorative practice and systems reform. 
 
Larissa has over 16 years of experience across government policy, community mediation, climate justice, and Indigenous-led initiatives. In 2019, Larissa founded Future Ancestors Services, a next-generation speakers bureau connecting clients with diverse entrepreneurs offering accessible speaking and training services. She now serves as Director of the Relational Accountability and Transformation Hub at Indigenous Youth Roots, a national nonprofit organization. 
 
A reclaiming Métis and Jamaican woman, Larissa brings her lived experience as a queer mother, survivor, and disabled leader into every space she enters. She is the daughter of matriarch Solange Lalonde and mother to Zyra and Ātea. Beyond her professional work, she is a ribbon skirt artist and rock climber deeply connected to Kananaskis Country. 

Aiman Naeem (2021 TFHA Recipient)
Edmonton, AB

Service Designer at the Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Technology and Innovation

Aiman works in public service with the Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Technology and Innovation, where she focuses on improving and modernizing the design of software applications. Alongside her professional work, she is deeply committed to community impact. From currently serving as an Associate Fellow of the Royal Commonwealth Society to mentoring students at the University of Alberta, she is driven by a desire to turn empathy into tangible social change. “At the heart of my actions lies this philosophy,” Aiman says, “what I did not have, I want to create for others.” During her degree at the University of Alberta and while balancing multiple jobs, she volunteered with organizations that support vulnerable students in rebuilding stability and opportunity. As a former University of Alberta Ambassador, she supported campus visitors, students, and alumni, facilitated a food bank drive, helped organize a TEDxUAlberta conference to promote thought leadership and STEM engagement, and was selected as a Canada-wide Science Fair Ambassador.

Toni Koshowski (2020 TFHA Recipient)
Calgary, AB

Recent graduate with a Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience from the University of Calgary.

Growing up with a parent battling cancer shaped Toni’s commitment to a life of service. In 2023, she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and experienced the healthcare system from the patient perspective. Toni’s belief that health care is a fundamental human right guides her commitment to serving others with compassion, knowledge, and resourcefulness. In 2025, Toni graduated from the University of Calgary with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and is
currently applying to medical school and pursuing a paramedic training program to gain hands-on experience in emergency care. A well-rounded individual, Toni is an accomplished pianist and has dedicated herself to sport as a three-season athlete with the Yellowhead Chiefs Female U18 AAA hockey team. Above all, Toni remains deeply committed to improving access to health care for individuals who often go without specialized services due to geographic and systemic barriers. She hopes to engage in global humanitarian work by providing medical support in areas of the world
where health care is limited or nonexistent.