In recognition of outstanding leadership and celebrating the exceptional contributions of the many prominent women across the OUA, Toronto's Beth Ali is the recipient of the 2022-23 OUA Woman of Distinction Award.
Being at the helm as Executive Director of Athletics & Physical Activity for the Blues athletic department for the past 13 seasons, Ali has tirelessly contributed to the OUA community in many ways and has continuously pushed and fought for equal focus and athletic support for her student-athletes.
On the field of play, the Varsity Blues have captured numerous conference titles and individual awards, notably earning an impressive seven provincial championships and one national title this season. Under her guidance, the program has also opened two new state-of-the-art facilities that have hosted provincial and national championships, as well as established blossoming partnerships with NBA Canada, Basketball Canada, BioSteel, and OVO Bounce.
Through both her personal and professional experience, Ali is a dedicated supporter of OUA sport development and the benefits of sport in the development of the whole person, especially the positive impact it has on a student-athlete's university experience.