Long-serving Trent Radio general manager John K. Muir '72 has been posthumously honoured with the Trent University Alumni Spirit of Trent Award. He was recognized for his dedication to the Peterborough and Trent communities. The award was presented to Mr. Muir’s wife Yvonne Lai, during a celebration of life at Sadleir House earlier this summer.

While Mr. Muir had been general manager of Trent Radio since 1995, his involvement dates back to his days as a student in the 1970s. He demonstrated a lifelong commitment to the Trent and Peterborough communities, being part of the original incorporation of Trent Radio in 1978, assisting in the purchase of the Trent Radio building in 1985, and taking the lead with numerous interactions on its behalf with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) over the years.

Mr. Muir was a founding Board member and instrumental force in the formation of the Peter Robinson Community and Student Association (PRCSA) Sadleir House Facility and its efforts to repurchase Sadleir House following the closure of Peter Robinson College. He worked tirelessly as a part of an original trustee group to purchase the building and return it to a thriving hub of community activity. Mr. Muir was made an honorary Board member by the PRCSA in recognition of his significant contributions to Sadleir House (an honour shared only by founding Trent President THB Symons, and founding Master of Peter Robinson College, Richard Sadleir).

Through over 40 years of involvement in both Trent Radio and the PRCSA, Mr. Muir gave tirelessly of his time and energy to create vibrant and viable hubs of community activity. He acted as a mentor to countless students.

Mr. Muir was known for his involvement in the Peterborough’s arts and culture scene, contributing to organizations such as Folk Under the Clock, the Kawartha Jazz Society, and the annual In from the Cold series of fundraising concerts. He is an inductee of the Peterborough Pathway of Fame and has had a prize, The John K. Muir Prize, named after him at Trent.

Mr. Muir passed away earlier this year and will be remembered for his legacy to the Trent community.