Honour Roll

Since 1986 the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) and 3M Canada have rewarded exceptional contributions to teaching and learning at Canadian universities.

The following UVic faculty belong to a community of 3M National Teaching Fellows committed to enhancing teaching and learning at UVic and through larger collaborative initiatives supported by the Society. They embody the highest ideals of teaching excellence and scholarship.

• Dr. A.R. (Elango) Elangovan (Gustavson School of Business), 2012
• Dr. Gweneth Doane (Nursing), 2006
• Prof. Jamie Cassels (Law), 2002
• Dr. Marty Wall (Psychology), 2001
• Dr. Aaron Devor (Sociology), 2000
• Dr. David Berry (Chemistry), 2000
• Dr. Thomas Cleary (English), 1994
• Dr. Elizabeth Tumasonis (History in Art), 1992
• Dr. Andy Farquharson (Social Work), 1986

• Dr. Chris Garrett (Earth and Ocean Science/Physics), 2001

Elected fellowship recognizes unusual or outstanding contribution or performance in the field of psychology and national or international impact.

• Catherine Mateer (Psychology)
• Esther Strauss (Psychology)

• Antoinette Oberg (Curriculum and Instruction), 2005

Recipients are chosen from science educators world wide for their competency in teaching, research activities, science curricula development, development of science teacher education programs, leadership in science education and leadership outside of science education.

• Dr. Wolff Michael Roth (Education), 1999

Given annually to a person, group or organization that has continuously and significantly contributed to the development and/or dissemination of knowledge about Canada.

• Dr. Lawrence McCann (Geography), 1994

Presented to individuals with a broad base of experience who are recognized experts in a number of areas, this award recognizes those who excel in administration of nursing practice, nursing education or nursing research.

• Carolyn Attridge (Nursing), 1999

The award is presented by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education board of directors in recognition of exceptional contributions to the advancement of co-op education in Canada and is sponsored by the University of Waterloo.

• Joanne Thomas (Cooperative Education), 2004

The prizes celebrate the achievements of British Columbia writers and publishers.

• Prof. Lorna Crozier (Writing), 2000
• Prof. Jack Hodgins (Writing), 1999
• Prof. Cameron Young (Writing), 1998
• Prof. Patrick Lane (Writing), 1996
• Prof. W.D. Valgardson (Writing), 1993

• UVic Vikes men's rugby team, 2003

The key objective of the Canada Research Chairs Program is to enable Canadian universities to achieve the highest levels of research excellence and to become world-class research centres in the global, knowledge-based economy.

• Current Canada Research Chairs at UVic

The Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) provides timely, informed and unbiased assessments of urgent issues affecting the health of Canadians. CAHS Fellows are those who have a history of outstanding performance in the academic health sciences in Canada.

• Dr. Timothy Stockwell (Centre for Addictions Research BC), 2012

The CAUCE awards of distinction are given annually to recognize the exemplary work of continuing educators who market continuing education programs.

• Christina Gambrell (English Language Centre), 2002; best overall program website
• Gail Woods, (Division of Continuing Studies), 2002: best thematic marketing materials; best advertisement

The annual award is given for outstanding contributions to legal scholarship and education in areas such as teaching curriculum development and law reform activity.

• Professor Jamie Cassels (Law), 1999

In recognition of extraordinary contributions, of national or international magnitude, to the field of international education.

• Master of Global Business (Gustavson School of Business), Outstanding Program Award, 2012
• Ms. Jane Collins (Gustavson School of Business), Internationalization Service Award, 2004
• Dr. Bill Neilson (Law, Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives), Internationalization Leadership Award, 2004
• Dr. Alan Pence (Child and Youth Care), International Education Leadership Award, 2004

The Federation established the Scholarly Book Prizes to recognize publishing excellence in the humanities and the social sciences. The Harold Adams Innis Prize is given for the best English-language book in the social sciences.

• Rebecca Johnson (Law), 2003/04

COACH: Canada's Health Informatics Association provides access to a diverse community of accomplished, influential professionals who work passionately to make a difference in advancing healthcare through information technology. The field of health informatics (HI) is the intersection of clinical, IM/IT and management practices and is helping to modernize healthcare. The Leadership in the Field of Health Informatics Award recognizes outstanding ongoing contributions by an individual in the health informatics community in Canada.

• Dr. Andre Kushniruk (School of Health Informatics), 2012

UVic has fielded 43 national CIS championship teams since the university opened in 1963.

• Men's basketball: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1997
• Women's basketball: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1992, 1998, 2000, 2003
• Men's cross-country: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
• Women's cross-country: 1981, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
• Women's field hockey: 1985, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2003
• Men's soccer: 1976, 1988, 1997

Senior scientists with strong international reputations are appointed as program members.

• Henk Hoekstra, Physics and Astronomy (scholar)
• Werner Israel, Physics and Astronomy (fellow)

Canadian Institutes of Health Research funds health research across Canada to create health knowledge and to translate that knowledge into practical applications.

• Dr. Neena Chappell (Sociology), 2012

• Men's rugby: 1998, 1999
• Men's rowing: 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002
• Women's rowing: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
• Men's golf: 2003

In recognition of outstanding contribution to inorganic chemistry demonstrating exceptional promise.

• Robin Hicks (Chemistry)

The Academic of the Year Award recognizes one individual for excellence in the generation, transmission or implementation of ideas.

• Dr. Jessica Ball (Child and Youth Care), 2009
• Dr. Andrew Weaver (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 2007
• Dr. Nigel Livingston (Biology/UVATT), 2005
• Dr. Nancy Turner (Environmental Studies), 2002
• Dr. Reg Mitchell (Chemistry), 2000
• Dr. Sibylle Artz (Child and Youth Care), 1998

In recognition of sustained and outstanding contribution to the wider community by an individual or a group of the major portion of their career.

• Dr. Eric Sager (History), 2012
• Dr. Neena Chappell (Sociology), 2004
• Dr. Nancy Sherwood (Biology), 2002

The Canada-US Fulbright Program is the world’s premier academic exchange program.

• Kirstin Campbell (2004)
• Lyana Patrick (2004)
• Ian Scott (2004)
• Benjamin Berger (2003)
• Naomi Pope (2002)
• Sarina Corsi (1998)
• Elizabeth Smailes (1995)

The GG is intended to foster the development of literature in Canada and is presented by the Canada Council for the Arts, which is an arms-length institution administered by the Ministry of Canadian Heritage.

• Tim Lilburn (Poetry), 2003
• Don MacKay (Poetry), 2000, 1991
• Dr. Jan Zwicky (Philosophy), 1999
• Prof. Lorna Crozier (Writing), 1992
• Joan MacLeod (Drama), 1991
• Dr. Stephen Scobie (English), 1980
• Prof. Jack Hodgins (Writing), 1979
• Prof. Patrick Lane (Writing), 1978

This award is given by the Academy of Management, a leading management education and research body based out of Chicago, and is designed to recognize a university for the quality of its entrepreneurship program.

• UVic Faculty of Business (2000)

Outstanding Science Teacher of the Year Award

• Dr. Larry Yore (Curriculum and Instruction), 2005

In recognition of outstanding leadership in the internationalization of Canadian education and/or the international education profession.

• Bill Neilson (Law)

The Jean Monnet chair is presented through the Jean Monnet Project funded by the body responsible for higher education within the European Union.

• Dr. Amy Verdun (European Studies), 2005

The Killam Research Fellowship Program is designed to recognize and support distinguished Canadian scholars who have established an outstanding reputation for research early in their careers.

• Dr. Nancy Turner (Environmental Studies), 2007
• Dr. Don Vanderberg (Physics and Astronomy), 1993
• Dr. Andrew Weaver (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 2002

• Patrick Lane (Writing), 2007

• Dr. Ben Koop (Biology), Genome BC Award for Scientific Excellence, 2009
• Dr. Martin Taylor (Geography), Leadership Award, 2008

The award is presented to a B.C.-based researcher in recognition of sustained research efforts and a significant body of academic work on a youth-related issue.

• Dr. Sybille Artz (School of Child and Youth Care), 2004

Conferred by the Acoustical Society of America to honour continuing research accomplishments of young and mid-career scientists in acoustical oceanography.

• Stan Dosso (Earth and Ocean Sciences)

The NAEA honours one member each year for outstanding service and achievement in art education at the national level.

• Dr. Robert Dalton (Education), 1999
• Dr. Bill Zuk (Education), 1996

• Dr. John Barclay (Cryofuel Systems)
• Dr. Wolfgang Hoefer (Radio Frequency Engineering)
• Dr. Asit Mazumder (Management of Drinking Water)
• Dr. Maria Stuchly (Electromagnetic Fields and Living Systems)

Presented by the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, the Scotiabank Award for Excellence in Internationalization recognizes Canadian universities that bring an international perspective to their teaching and research.

• UVic Faculty of Business (2000)

Honour conferred on outstanding members of the legal profession to recognize exceptional merit and contribution.

• Mary Anne Waldron (Associate Vice President, Legal Affairs), 2004

The oldest international study award. Selected on the basis of academic achievement, integrity of character, unselfishness, respect for others, potential for leadership, and physical vigor. Only 95 students from around the world are selected each year.

• Kate Ballem (2001)
• JanaLee Cherneski (2004)
• Gerald M. Crawford (1982)
• David Claus (2002)
• Elizabeth McLeish (1991)
• Ralph U. Osterwoldt (1980)
• Emily Poupart (2003)
• Jorga Zabojova (2004)

Election to the Royal Society of Canada is this country's highest academic honour. UVic has over 40 current and former faculty members who are fellows of the Royal Society. They’re listed here, with their academic department and the year they were elected.

• Michael Asch (Anthropology), 2002
• Alan Astbury (Physics and Astronomy), 1989
• Chris Barnes (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 1982
• Janet Bavelas (Psychology), 1995
• Anthony Birch (Political Science), 1988
• John Borrows (Law), 2007
• David Campbell (Greek and Roman Studies), 1988
• Dante Canil (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 2011
• Neena Chappell (Sociology), 1999
• Harold Coward (History), 1990
• Lorna Crozier (Writing), 2009
• Ken Denman (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 1999
• John Esling (Linguistics), 2009
• Chris Garrett (Earth and Ocean Sciences/Physics), 1977
• Patrick Grant (English), 1990
• Michael Hadley (Society and Religion), 1998
• Jack Hodgins (Writing), 1998
• Wolfgang Hoefer (Electrical and Computer Engineering), 2003
• Werner Israel (Physics and Astronomy), 1972
• Bryce Kendrick (Biology, retired), 1981
• Mary Kerr (Theatre), 2010
• Joseph Kess (Linguistics), 1998
• Ben Koop (Biology), 2009
• Robie Macdonald (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 2004
• George Mackie (Biology, emeritus), 1982
• John McCarter (Biochemistry and Microbiology), 1964
• Jack McLachlan (Biology), 1979
• Angus McLaren (History), 1999
• Julio Navarro (Physics and Astronomy), 2011
• John Oleson (Greek and Roman Studies), 1994
• John Owens (Biology), 1992
• Tom Pedersen (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 2002
• Howard Petch (Physics, retired), 1966
• Alison Prentice (History), 1998
• Ian Putnam (Mathematics and Statistics), 1999
• Andrew Rippin (History), 2006
• Patricia Roy (History), 2006
• Stephen Scobie (English), 1995
• Nancy Sherwood (Biology), 1990
• Robert Stewart (Centre for Earth and Ocean Research), 1966
• David Strong (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 1982
• James Tully (Political Science), 2000
• Verena Tunnicliffe (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 1992
• Nancy Turner (Environmental Studies), 1992
• David Turpin (Biology), 1998
• W.D. Valgardson (Writing), 2002
• Don Vandenberg (Physics and Astronomy), 1999
• Donovan Waters (Law), 1982
• Andrew Weaver (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 2001
• Francis Zwiers (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 2004

British Columbia's highest form of recognition for achievements by BC scientists, engineers industrial innovators and science communicators. Only six awards, selected from nine different categories, are presented each year.

• Dr. Alan Astbury (Physics and Astronomy), 2001
• Dr. Andreas Antoniou (Electrical and Computer Engineering), 2000
• Dr. Vijay Bhargava (Electrical and Computer Engineering), 1993
• Dr. Reg Mitchell (Chemistry), 2000
• Dr. Verena Tunnicliffe (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 1999
• Dr. Don Vanderberg (Physics and Astronomy), 1988

Research fellowship for North American scientists who show outstanding promise of making fundamental contributions to new knowledge.

• Dr. Julia Baum (Biology), 2012
• Hendrik Hoekstra (Physics and Astronomy), 2007
• Dr. Julio Navarro (Physics and Astronomy), 1999

Steacie Fellowships are awarded to highly promising scientists and engineers who have a reputation for original research and are faculty members of Canadian universities.

• Dr. Alisdair Boraston (Biochemistry and Microbiology), 2012
• Dr. Ben Koop (Biology), 2001
• Dr. Andrew Weaver (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 1997
• Dr. Don Vandenberg (Physics and Astronomy) 1989
• Dr. David Turpin (Biology), 1989
• Dr. Barry Glickman (Biology), 1986
• Dr. David Hartwick (Physics and Astronomy), 1978
• Dr. Chris Garret (Earh and Ocean Sciences/Physics), 1977
• Dr. David Strong (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 1975

• Dr. Verena J. Turnicliffe (Biology, Earth and Ocean Sciences), 1993

A fellowship for eminent scholars at Canadian universities whose work in the humanities and human sciences is internationally recognized.

• John Borrows (Law), 2006
• Jim Tully (Political Science), 2003
• Jeremy Webber (Law), 2009

• Dr. Gweneth Doane (Nursing), 2004
• Dr. John Kilcoyne (Law), 2003
• Dr. David Lai (Geography), 2002

Conferred upon faculty members who have achieved great distinction in teaching and scholarly research and have made substantial contributions to the university and the wider community.

• Dr. Lorna Crozier (Writing)
• Dr. Gerry Ferguson (Law)
• Dr. Jim McDavid (Public Administration)
• Dr. Angus McLaren (History)
• Dr. John Oleson (Greek and Roman Studies)
• Dr. Jim Tully (Political Science)
• Dr. Nancy Turner (Environmental Studies)
• Dr. Larry Yore (Curriculum and Instruction)

• Gordon Smith (Global Studies), 2010