Awards & honours
UVic faculty members have received national and international recognition for their research achievements. Each honour we receive reflects both the quality of our people and our reputation as one of Canada’s leading research intensive universities.
Spotlight

Ten UVic researchers recognized by the Royal Society of Canada
The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) is celebrating 10 University of Victoria researchers—the most ever at one time—with the country’s highest academic honour. The researchers, who work in the fields of social sciences, humanities, library sciences, engineering, human and social development, education and medical sciences, join as new RSC fellows and members to the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists.
The society’s peer-elected recipients are chosen for their academic excellence and their remarkable contributions to the arts, humanities and sciences, and to Canadian public life.
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REACH Awards
Our REACH Awards celebrate teaching and research excellence at UVic. REACH Award recipients have pushed the boundaries of discovery, creativity and innovation to impact our lives and the world around us.
Nominations for the 2023 REACH Awards are open until October 17.
Faculty awards
President’s Chairs
The President’s Chair is the highest academic honour UVic can bestow on a faculty member. These awards recognize faculty who have achieved great distinction in research and research-inspired teaching; made substantial contributions to UVic and the wider community; and are capable of championing excellence in research, teaching and community-university engagement.
Provost's Award in Engaged Scholarship
The title of Provost’s Engaged Scholar is awarded to tenured faculty members who have achieved great distinction as community engaged scholars. The award was established in 2014 to celebrate faculty members commitment to community-engaged work and the integration of community throughout their research, teaching and service.
Provost's Advocacy and Activism Awards in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The Provost's Advocacy and Activism Award recognizes the achievements of individuals or groups in the university community (current students, faculty, staff and alumni) who demonstrate dedication to the advancement of social equity through advocacy and/or activism.
Nomination help
One of the university’s strategic goals is to increase opportunities for our researchers to receive recognition for their outstanding work. The office of the Vice-President Research and Innovation provides support for nominating faculty and staff for external awards. Email our Awards Facilitator or call 250-472-5408 if you need assistance.
External research awards
The President’s Advisory Committee on External Awards and Honours meets quarterly to recommend nominations for many external research awards.
However, many nominations don’t require the participation of this committee.
Contact us at awardfac@uvic.ca if you have questions or would like to discuss a possible nomination for yourself or a colleague.
2022/23 award winners
UVic faculty members receive national and international recognition for their research and impacts. Every honour reflects both the quality of the people who work at UVic and our reputation as one of Canada’s leading research intensive universities.
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3M National Student Fellowship
The 3M National Student Fellowship honours up to ten full-time undergraduate college and undergraduate university students at Canadian institutions who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in their lives and at their college or university. These students embrace a vision of quality education that enhances their academic experience and beyond.
- Anne Hung (English), 2022
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3M National Teaching Fellowship
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.
- Scott McIndoe (Chemistry), 2022
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American Association for the Advancement of Science
Election as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science honours members whose efforts on behalf of the advancement of science or its applications in service to society have distinguished them among their peers and colleagues.
- Kate Moran (Ocean Networks Canada), 2022
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American Educational Research Association
Wilbert J. McKeachie Early Career Award for Motivation in Education Research
- Nigel Mantou Lou (Psychology), 2023
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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
The AIAA is the world's largest aerospace professional society. AIAA Fellows are persons of distinction in aeronautics or astronautics, who have made notable and valuable contributions to the arts, sciences, or technology thereof.
- Afzal Suleman (Engineering), 2022
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American Philosophical Association
Israel Scheffler Prize in Philosophy of Education: This triennial award recognizes excellence in the philosophy of education, as represented by either a book or a connected set of three or more papers on the topic.
- Colin Macleod (Humanities), 2022
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British Columbia Teaching and Learning Council
The West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards celebrate excellence in teaching in the publicly funded colleges, institutes, and universities in Birtish Columbia and Yukon.
- Erin McGuire (Anthropology), 2023
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CAHR-CANFAR Excellence in Research Awards
The Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR) and the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR) are bestowed annually to mid-career researchers who while at the prime of their careers have achieved a track record of excellence and demonstrated a commitment to improving the lives of those living with HIV with or at risk.
- Nathan Lachowsky (School of Public Health and Social Policy), 2023
- Marilou Gagnon (Nursing), 2023
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Canadian Academy of Engineering Fellowship
- Lin Cai (Electrical and Computer Engineering), 2023
- Kevin Hall (Civil Engineering), 2023
- Mina Hoorfar (Mechanical Engineering), 2023
- Yang Shi (Mechanical Engineering), 2023
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Canadian Astronomical Society
Dunlap Award for Innovation in Astronomical Research Tools
- JJ Kavelaars (Physics and Astronomy, NRC-Herzberg), 2022
Qilak Award for Astronomy Communications, Public Education and Outreach
- Karun Thanjavur (Physics and Astronomy), 2022
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Canadian Health Libraries Association
CHLA Special Recognition Award
The Special Recognition Award is given at the discretion of the CHLA Board, and only to a selected few in recognition of their contributions, dedication and commitment to the profession.
- Zahra Premji (Libraries), 2023
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Canadian Jewish Literary Awards
Award for Biography/Memoir
- Charlotte Schallié (Germanic and Slavic Studies), 2022
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Canadian Public Health Association
R.D. Defries and Honorary Life Membership
The R.D. Defries Award is CPHA’s highest award. Instituted in 1965, the Award is presented annually in the form of a medal and citation to a CPHA member for outstanding contributions in the broad field of public health, preference being given to Canadian contributions and individuals who have substantially supported CPHA's objectives and activities.- Cecilia Benoit (Sociology), 2023
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Canadian Society for Civil Engineering
Walter Shanly Award
The Walter Shanly Award is granted to a civil engineer who has made outstanding contributions to the field of construction engineering research and/or practice in Canada either through sustained activities over an extended period, or, the author or the principal inspiration and one of the significant authors of peer-reviewed papers.
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Phalguni Mukhopadhyaya (Civil Engineering), 2022
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Canadian Society for Immunology
Bernhard Cinader Award
The Bernhard Cinader Award is awarded to an immunologist working in Canada who is an exceptional researcher and also has something extra, which could be teaching, art, outreach, writing...nearly anything in which the researcher excels.
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Brad Nelson (Biochemistry and Microbiology), 2022
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Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering
CSME Mechatronics Medal
Awarded biennially for outstanding contributions to mechatronics in Canada.
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Yang Shi (Mechanical Engineering), 2023
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Chemical Institute of Canada
E.W.R. Steacie Award
- Ian Manners (Chemistry), 2023
Gilead Award for Excellence in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Katherine Elvira (Chemistry), 2023
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Chevalier dans l'ordre des Palmes academiques
The Ordre des Palmes académiques is a national order bestowed by the French Republic on distinguished academics and teachers and for valuable service to universities, education and science. It is awarded for distinguished contributions to education or culture.
- Hélène Cazes (French), 2022
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Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher
Recognizing the true pioneers in their fields over the last decade, demonstrated by the production of multiple highly-cited papers that rank in the top 1% by citations for field and year in the Web of Science™. Of the world’s scientists and social scientists, Highly Cited Researchers truly are one in 1,000.
- Amanda Bates (Biology), 2022
- Ryan Rhodes (Exercise, Health and Physical Education), 2022
- Makhsud Saidaminov (Chemistry), 2022
- Yang Shi (Engineering), 2022
- Hari Srivastava (Mathematics), 2022
- Marie-Ève Tremblay (Medical Sciences), 2022
- Francis Zwiers (Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium), 2022
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Confederation of University Faculty Associations of B.C (CUFA BC)
Early in Career Award
In recognition of early-career faculty whose ideas contribute to the community beyond the university and whose scholarship demonstrates the necessity and vitality of university-based research in the public interest.- Katya Rhodes (Public Administration), 2023
Paz Buttedahl Career Achievement Award
In recognition of sustained and outstanding contribution to the wider community by an individual or a group of the major portion of their career.- Colin Bennett (Political Science), 2022
Ehor Boyanowski Academic of the Year Award
In recognition of a specific and recent outstanding contribution to the community beyond the academy through research or other scholarly activity.- Sarah Wright Cardinal (Child and Youth Care), 2022
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Ecosystems and Oceans Science Sector’s 2022 Associate Deputy Minister's Distinction Awards- Ben Koop (Biol), 2022
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Governor General of Canada
Order of Canada
Established in 1967 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Order of Canada recognizes a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. The Order recognizes people in all sectors of Canadian society.Officer of the Order of Canada
- Kate Moran (Earth and Ocean Sciences, President of ONC), 2023
- Budd Hall (Public Administration, UNESCO Chair), 2022
Member of the Order of Canada
- Marion Buller (Chancellor), 2022
- Jamie Cassels (Law), 2022
- Jan Zwicky (Philosophy), 2022
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Molson prize
Two prizes of $50,000 each are awarded annually to distinguished Canadians, one in the arts and the other in the social sciences and humanities.
- Cecilia Benoit (Sociology, CISUR), 2022
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Research Corporation for Science Advancement
Cottrell Scholar Award
Research Corporation for Science Advancement's Cottrell Scholar Award recognizes early career scholars in chemistry, physics, and astronomy for their research and teaching excellence and for their potential to become change-makers at their institutions, in science, and society at large.
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David Leitch (Chemistry), 2023
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Rhodes Trust
The Rhodes Scholarship
The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest and perhaps most prestigious international scholarship program, enabling outstanding young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford.- Julia Levy (2023)
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Royal Society of Canada (RSC)
RSC Fellowship
Election to the Royal Society of Canada is this country's highest academic honour.-
Amy Verdun (Political Science), 2023
- Cornelis van Kooten (Economics), 2023
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Eric Higgs (Environmental Studies), 2023
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Alison Chapman (English), 2023
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Jonathan Bengston (Library), 2023
- Cornelia Bohne (Chemistry), 2022
- Marc Lapprand (French), 2022
- Cynthia Milton (History), 2022
- Ray Siemens (English), 2022
- Kelli Stajduhar (Nursing), 2022
College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
The College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists is Canada’s first national system of multidisciplinary recognition for the emerging generation of Canadian intellectual leadership.-
Onowa McIvor (Indigenous Education), 2023
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Magdalena Bazalova-Carter (Medical Physics), 2023
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Mohsen Akbari (Mechanical Engineering), 2023
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Marie-Ève Tremblay (Medical Sciences), 2023
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Doris Kukaru (Child and Youth Care), 2023
- Trevor Lantz (Environmental Studies), 2022
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
Impact Awards are designed to build on and sustain Canada’s research-based knowledge culture in all research areas of the social sciences and humanities. The awards recognize outstanding researchers and celebrate their research achievements, research training, knowledge mobilization, and outreach activities funded partially or entirely by SSHRC.
- Jordan Stanger-Ross (History), 2022
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Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality
Distinguished Scientific Achievement Award- Aaron Devor (Sociology), 2022
Award recipient archive
From poets to physicists, UVic's faculty and students regularly receive local, national and international recognition for their efforts as researchers, educators and artists.
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3M National Student Fellowship
The 3M National Student Fellowship honours up to ten full-time undergraduate college and undergraduate university students at Canadian institutions who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in their lives and at their college or university. These students embrace a vision of quality education that enhances their academic experience and beyond.
- Anne Hung (English), 2022
- Samuel Seshadri (Economics), 2021
- Hanna Jacobsen (Sociology and Gender Studies), 2020
- Madeleine Kenyon (Philosophy), 2020
- Michael Graeme (Anthropology and Environmental Studies), 2018
- Maxwell Nicholson (Economics), 2018
- Cara Samuel (Psychology), 2018
- Sarah Khan (Biochemistry), 2017
- Paul Junhyuck Kim (Biochemistry), 2016
- Navarana Smith (Biology and Environmental Studies), 2015
- Tye Landels (English), 2014
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3M National Teaching Fellowship
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.
- Scott McIndoe (Chemistry), 2022
- Brent Mainprize (Gustavson School of Business), 2020
- Edōsdi—Dr. Judy Thompson (Indigenous Education), 2020
- Helga Thorson (Germanic and Slavic Studies), 2019
- David Blades (Curriculum and Instruction), 2016
- Jin-Sun Yoon (Child and Youth Care), 2015
- A.R. (Elango) Elangovan (Gustavson School of Business), 2012
- Gweneth Doane (Nursing), 2006
- Jamie Cassels (Law), 2002
- Marty Wall (Psychology), 2001
- Aaron Devor (Sociology), 2000
- David Berry (Chemistry), 2000
- Thomas Cleary (English), 1994
- Elizabeth Tumasonis (History in Art), 1992
- Andy Farquharson (Social Work), 1986
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Academy of Management Entrepreneurship Division
Innovation in Pedagogy Award
This award is designed to recognize a university for the quality of its entrepreneurship program.- UVic Faculty of Business, 2000
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Acoustical Society of America
Medwin Prize in Acoustical Oceanography
- Stan Dosso (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 2004
- Stan Dosso (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 2004
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American Alliance for Theatre Education Research Award
Open to members or non-members of AATE, this award honours scholars whose research contributes significantly to the field of drama/theatre with or for young people.
- Monica Prendergast (Theatre), 2019
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American Association for the Advancement of Science
Election as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science honours members whose efforts on behalf of the advancement of science or its applications in service to society have distinguished them among their peers and colleagues.
- Kate Moran (Ocean Networks Canada), 2022
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American Association of Physicists in Medicine
John Laughlin Young Scientist Award
- Magdalena Bazalova-Carter (Physics), 2018
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American Educational Research Association
Wilbert J. McKeachie Early Career Award for Motivation in Education Research
- Nigel Mantou Lou (Psychology), 2023
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American Geophysical Union Fellowship
This AGU Fellowship is given to individual AGU members who have made exceptional scientific contributions and attained acknowledged eminence in the fields of Earth and space sciences.
- Sybil Seitzinger (Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions), 2019
- Andrew Weaver (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 2014
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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
The AIAA is the world's largest aerospace professional society. AIAA Fellows are persons of distinction in aeronautics or astronautics, who have made notable and valuable contributions to the arts, sciences, or technology thereof.
- Afzal Suleman (Engineering), 2022
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American Mathematical Society Fellowship
The Fellows of the American Mathematical Society program recognizes members who have made outstanding contributions to the creation, exposition, advancement, communication, and utilization of mathematics.
- Ian Putnam (Mathematics and Statistics), 2012
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American Meteorological Society
Henry Stommel Research Medal
The Henry Stommel Research Award is granted to researchers in recognition of outstanding contributions to the advancement of the understanding of the dynamics and physics of the ocean.- Chris Garrett (Earth and Ocean Science/Physics), 2001
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American Philosophical Association
Israel Scheffler Prize in Philosophy of Education: This triennial award recognizes excellence in the philosophy of education, as represented by either a book or a connected set of three or more papers on the topic.
- Colin Macleod (Humanities), 2022
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American Physical Society
Fellowship
- Tom Tiedje (Engineering)
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Association for Computing Machinery Fellowship
Recognizes ACM members for their outstanding accomplishments in computing and information technology and/or outstanding service to ACM and the larger computing community.
- Valerie King (Computer Science), 2015
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Association for Science Teacher Education
Outstanding Science Educator of the Year (Award I)
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.- Wolff-Michael Roth (Education), 2000
- Larry Yore (Education), 2005
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Association of Canadian Studies
Award of Merit
Given annually to a person, group or organization that has continuously and significantly contributed to the development and/or dissemination of knowledge about Canada.- Lawrence McCann (Geography), 1994
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BC Achievement Foundation
The British Columbia Achievement Foundation was launched to showcase the best of the province, inspire young people and celebrate BC's great achievers. It is dedicated to celebrating and recognizing British Columbia's spirit of excellence.
BC Community Achievement Award
- Cecilia Benoit (Sociology), 2010
- Ewa Czaykowska-Higgins (Linguistics), 2012
- Bonnie Leadbeater (Psychology), 2014
- Bernadette Pauly (Nursing), 2016
- Andrea Walsh (Anthropology), 2020
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BC and Yukon Book Prizes
The prizes celebrate the achievements of British Columbia writers and publishers.
- Lorna Crozier (Writing), 2013
- Lorna Crozier (Writing), 2010
- Jack Hodgins (Writing), 1999
- Patrick Lane (Writing), 1996
- W.D. Valgardson (Writing), 1993
- Cameron Young (Writing), 1998
Lieutenant Governor's Award for Literary Excellence
- Lorna Crozier (Writing), 2013
- Jack Hodgins (Writing), 2006
- Patrick Lane (Writing), 2007
Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize
- Marilyn Bowering (Writing), 1998
- Bill Gaston (Writing), 2013
- Lee Henderson (Writing), 2009
- Jack Hodgins (Writing), 1999
- Steven Price (Writing), 2020
- W.D. Valgardson (Writing), 1993
Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize
- Don McKay (Writing), 2007
- Philip Kevin Paul (Writing), 2004
- Jan Zwicky (Writing), 2005
- Gregory Scofield (Writing), 1994
Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize
- Lorna Crozier (Writing), 2010
Roderick Haig-Brown Regional Prize
- Stephen Hume (Writing), 2009
- Stephen Hume (Writing), 2005
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British Columbia Teaching and Learning Council
The West Coast Teaching Excellence Awards celebrate excellence in teaching in the publicly funded colleges, institutes, and universities in Birtish Columbia and Yukon.
- Erin McGuire (Anthropology), 2023
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CAHR-CANFAR Excellence in Research Awards
The Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR) and the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR) are bestowed annually to mid-career researchers who while at the prime of their careers have achieved a track record of excellence and demonstrated a commitment to improving the lives of those living with HIV with or at risk.
- Nathan Lachowsky (School of Public Health and Social Policy), 2023
- Marilou Gagnon (Nursing), 2023
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Caledon Laboratories
The Caledon Award is given to a person who has made significant scientific, technological or administrative contributions to the analytical chemistry of trace organic residues.
- Coreen Hamilton (Chemistry), 2012
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Canada Research Chairs (CRC)
The Canada Research Chairs program helps universities to attract and retain the best talent from around the world, assisting universities like the University of Victoria to achieve research excellence in natural sciences and engineering, health sciences, and social sciences and humanities.
Chairholders advance the frontiers of knowledge in their fields, not only through their own work, but also by teaching and supervising students and coordinating the work of other researchers.
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Canadian Association for University Continuing Education (CAUCE)
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 (Continuing Studies), 2002: best thematic marketing materials; best advertisement
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Canadian Association of Geographers - Western Division
William C. Wonders Award for Scholarly Distinction
- Reuben Rose-Redwood (Geography), 2019
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Canadian Association on Gerontology
Contribution to Gerontology Award
- Holly Tuokko (psychology), 2007
Distinguished Member
- Neena Chappell (sociology), 2008
- Margaret Penning (sociology), 2014
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Canadian Astronomical Society
Peter G. Martin Award for mid-career achievement
- Sara Ellison (Astronomy), 2021
- Laura Ferrarese (Astronomy), 2015
Carlyle S. Beals Award for outstanding achievement in research
- Chris Pritchet (Astronomy), 2016
- David Crampton (Astronomy), 2012
J.S. Plaskett Medal for outstanding doctoral thesis
- Andrew Pon (Astronomy), 2014
- Helen Kirk (Astronomy), 2010
Dunlap Award for Innovation in Astronomical Research Tools
- JJ Kavelaars (Physics and Astronomy, NRC-Herzberg), 2022
Qilak Award for Astronomy Communications, Public Education and Outreach
- Karun Thanjavur (Physics and Astronomy), 2022
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Canadian Botanical Association
Lawson Medal
The Lawson Medal, the most prestigious award of the CBA/ABC, was established “to provide a collective, formal expression of the admiration and respect of botanists in Canada for excellence in the contribution of an individual to Canadian botany”.
- Patrick von Aderkas (Biology), 2021
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Canadian Health Libraries Association
CHLA Special Recognition Award
The Special Recognition Award is given at the discretion of the CHLA Board, and only to a selected few in recognition of their contributions, dedication and commitment to the profession.
- Zahra Premji (Libraries), 2023
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Canadian Jewish Literary Awards
Award for Biography/Memoir
- Charlotte Schallié (Germanic and Slavic Studies), 2022
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Canadian Psychological Association
Fellowship
Fellows shall be Members of the Association, living or deceased, who have made a distinguished contribution to the advancement of the science or profession of psychology or who have given exceptional service to their national or provincial associations.- Catherine Mateer (Psychology)
- Esther Strauss (Psychology)
Awards
Distinguished Contributions to Education and Training in Psychology
This award is presented to CPA Members or Fellows who have made a significant contribution to education and training in psychology in Canada.- Catherine Costigan (Psychology), 2019
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Canadian Public Health Association
Ron Draper Health Promotion Award
- Bernie Pauly (CISUR, Nursing), 2021
R.D. Defries and Honorary Life Membership
The R.D. Defries Award is CPHA’s highest award. Instituted in 1965, the Award is presented annually in the form of a medal and citation to a CPHA member for outstanding contributions in the broad field of public health, preference being given to Canadian contributions and individuals who have substantially supported CPHA's objectives and activities.- Cecilia Benoit (Sociology), 2023
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Canadian Society for Chemistry
Award for Pure or Applied Inorganic Chemistry
- Robin Hicks (Chemistry)
Clara Benson Award- Cornelia Bohne (Chemistry)
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Canadian Society for Civil Engineering
Walter Shanly Award
The Walter Shanly Award is granted to a civil engineer who has made outstanding contributions to the field of construction engineering research and/or practice in Canada either through sustained activities over an extended period, or, the author or the principal inspiration and one of the significant authors of peer-reviewed papers.
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Phalguni Mukhopadhyaya (Civil Engineering), 2022
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Canadian Society for Immunology
Bernhard Cinader Award
The Bernhard Cinader Award is awarded to an immunologist working in Canada who is an exceptional researcher and also has something extra, which could be teaching, art, outreach, writing...nearly anything in which the researcher excels.
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Brad Nelson (Biochemistry and Microbiology), 2022
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Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering
Fellowship
- Nedjib Djilali (Engineering), 2003
CSME Mechatronics Medal
Awarded biennially for outstanding contributions to mechatronics in Canada.
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Yang Shi (Mechanical Engineering), 2023
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Canadian Society for Senior Engineering
Fellowship
- Stephanie Willerth (Biomedical Engineering), 2021
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Chemical Institute of Canada
W.A.E. McBryde Medal
- Alexandre Brolo (Chemistry), 2020
E.W.R. Steacie Award
- Ian Manners (Chemistry), 2023
Gilead Award for Excellence in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- Katherine Elvira (Chemistry), 2023
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Chevalier dans l'ordre des Palmes academiques
The Ordre des Palmes académiques is a national order bestowed by the French Republic on distinguished academics and teachers and for valuable service to universities, education and science. It is awarded for distinguished contributions to education or culture.
- Marc Lapprand (French), 2018
- Hélène Cazes (French), 2022
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Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher
Recognizing the true pioneers in their fields over the last decade, demonstrated by the production of multiple highly-cited papers that rank in the top 1% by citations for field and year in the Web of Science™. Of the world’s scientists and social scientists, Highly Cited Researchers truly are one in 1,000.
- Amanda Bates (Biology), 2021, 2022
- Robert Gifford (Psychology), 2021
- Ryan Rhodes (Exercise, Health and Physical Education), 2021, 2022
- Makhsud Saidaminov (Chemistry), 2021, 2022
- Yang Shi (Engineering), 2021, 2022
- Hari Srivastava (Mathematics), 2021, 2022
- Marie-Ève Tremblay (Medical Sciences), 2021, 2022
- Francis Zwiers (Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium), 2021, 2022
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Community-Based Research Canada
Research Leadership Award
- Budd Hall (UNESCO Chair, Public Administration) 2021
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Confederation of University Faculty Associations of B.C (CUFA BC)
Academic of the Year Award
The Academic of the Year Award recognizes one individual for excellence in the generation, transmission or implementation of ideas.- Sarah Wright Cardinal (Child and Youth Care), 2022
- Kelli Stajduhar (Nursing), 2017
- Michael Prince (Social Policy), 2014
- Jessica Ball (Child and Youth Care), 2009
- Andrew Weaver (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 2007
- Nigel Livingston (Biology, CanAssist), 2005
- Nancy Turner (Environmental Studies), 2002
- Reg Mitchell (Chemistry), 2000
- Sibylle Artz (Child and Youth Care), 1998
Career Achievement Award
In recognition of sustained and outstanding contribution to the wider community by an individual or a group of the major portion of their career.- Colin Bennett (Political Science), 2022
- Ewa Czaykowska-Higgins (Linguistics), 2021
- Cecilia Benoit (Sociology), 2018
- Eric Sager (History), 2012
- Elaine Gallagher (Nursing), 2008
- Neena Chappell (Sociology), 2004
- Nancy Sherwood (Biology), 2002
Early in Career Award
The Early in Career Award recognizes outstanding contributions made by scholars at relatively early stages in their careers.- Katya Rhodes (Public Administration), 2023
- Nathan Lachowsky (Public Health and Social Policy), 2019
- Chris Darimont (Geography), 2015
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Digital Health Canada
Leadership in the Field of Health Informatics Award
- Andre Kushniruk (School of Health Informatics), 2012
- Francis Lau (School of Health Informatics), 2010
- Dennis Protti (School of Health Informatics), 2008
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Engineers and Geoscientists BC
Teaching Award for Excellence in Engineering and Geoscience Education
The President’s Awards are British Columbia’s top awards for professional engineers and professional geoscientists and have been developed to recognize the exemplary and outstanding professional, technical and community contributions made by members of Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia.- Rishi Gupta (Engineering), 2019
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European Academy of Sciences
Fellowship
- Ian Manners (Chemistry), 2021
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European Community Studies Association Canada
Fellowship
- Ian Manners (Chemistry), 2021
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European Medal of Poetry and Art (Homer Medal)
Created in 2015 in association with the European Union, the Homer Medal is awarded annually by a jury to outstanding creators in the worlds of literature and the visual arts.
- Patrick Lane (Writing), 2018
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Tim Lilburn (Writing), 2017
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Fantasia Fair
Transgender Pioneer Award
The Transgender Pioneer Award is a lifetime achievement award to those who have sacrificed their careers, their families, and their fortunes to change the world so trans people could begin to come together in safety and comfort.- Aaron Devor (Sociology), 2018
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Federation for the Humanities and Social Sciences
The Federation established the Scholarly Book Prizes to recognize publishing excellence in the humanities and the social sciences.
Canada Prize in the Humanities and Social Sciences
- Wendy Wickwire (History, Environmental Studies), 2020
Harold Adams Innis Prize for the best English-language book in the social sciences.- Rebecca Johnson (Law), 2003/04
- John Lutz (History), 2010
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Ecosystems and Oceans Science Sector’s 2022 Associate Deputy Minister's Distinction Awards
- Ben Koop (Biol), 2022
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Fulbright Canada
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)
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Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES)
Annual Research Award
- Aaron Devor (Sociology), 2011
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Geological Association of Canada
E.R. Ward Neale Medal
- Eileen Van der Flier-Keller (Geography), 2009
Logan Medal- Chris Barnes (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 2010
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Government of British Columbia
Order of British Columbia
British Columbia recognizes outstanding citizens with the Order of British Columbia for their achievement, excellence or distinction in any field. The Order represents the highest form of recognition the Province can bestow to its citizens. Appointees become members for the rest of their lives.- Lynda and Murray Farmer (2019)
Queen's Counsel
Honour conferred on outstanding members of the legal profession to recognize exceptional merit and contribution.- Jamie Cassels (Former President, UVic), 2004
- Hamar Foster (Law)
- Glen Gallins (Director, Law Centre Clinical Law Program), 2005
- Jerry McHale (Lam Chair in Law and Public Policy), 2001
- Heather Raven (Law)
- Mary Anne Waldron (Associate Vice President, Legal Affairs), 2004
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Governor General of Canada
Order of Canada
Established in 1967 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Order of Canada recognizes a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation.- Christopher Barnes (Earth and Ocean Sciences)
- John Borrows (Law)
- Neena Chappell (Sociology)
- Lorna Crozier (Writing)
- Jack Hodgins (Writing)
- Paul Hoffman (Earth and Ocean Sciences)
- Myer Horowitz (Education)
- Werner Israel (Physics & Astronomy)
- David Chuenyan Lai (Geography)
- Ian McDougall (Music)
- Paul Nicklen (Biology)
- Alison Prentice (History)
- Harry Swain (Centre for Global Studies and School of Public Administration)
- Nancy Turner (Environmental Studies)
- David H. Turpin (Biology)
- Lorna (Wanosts'a7) Williams (Indigenous Education)
Officer of the Order of Canada
- Kate Moran (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 2023
- Budd Hall (Public Administration, UNESCO Chair), 2022
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Verena Tunnicliffe (Biology), 2021
Member of the Order of Canada
- Marion Buller (Chancellor), 2022
- Jamie Cassels (Law), 2022
- Jan Zwicky (Philosophy), 2022
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Jacques Lemay (Theatre), 2021
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David Zussman (Board of Governors), 2021
Governor General's AwardsAwards in Commemoration of the Persons Case
Created in 1979 to mark the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking Persons Case, which changed the course of history for women in Canada.- Cecilia Benoit (Sociology), 2016
Innovation Awards
Recognize and celebrate outstanding Canadian individuals, teams and organizations—trailblazers and creators who contribute to our country’s success, who help shape our future and who inspire the next generation.- John Borrows (Law), 2020
Awards in Literature
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
- Kevin Kerr (Drama), 2002
- Don McKay (Poetry), 2000, 1991
- Jan Zwicky (Philosophy), 1999
- Lorna Crozier (Writing), 1992
- Joan MacLeod (Drama), 1991
- Stephen Scobie (English), 1980
- Jack Hodgins (Writing), 1979
- Patrick Lane (Writing), 1978
Awards in Visual and Media Arts
Canada’s foremost distinctions for excellence in visual and media arts.- Sandra Meigs (Visual Arts, Painting), 2015
- Michael Morris (Visual Arts, Performance Art), 2011
- Mowry Baden (Visual Arts, Sculpture), 2006
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
Created in 2012 to mark the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal was a tangible way for Canada to honour Her Majesty for her service to this country. At the same time, this commemorative medal served to honour significant contributions and achievements by Canadians.- Bernie Pauly (Nursing) 2012
- Gregory Scofield (Writing), 2012
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History of Economics Society
Distinguished Fellow
Distinguished Fellow of the Society is presented to those individuals who have made a substantial contribution to the study of the history of economics.- Malcolm Rutherford (Economics), 2014
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Indspire
The Indspire Awards represent the highest honour the Indigenous community bestows upon its own people.
Law and Justice- Val Napoleon (Law), 2021
Education
- Wanosts’a7 Lorna Williams (Education), 2018
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Fellowships
IEEE Fellow is a distinction reserved for select IEEE members whose extraordinary accomplishments in any of the IEEE fields of interest are deemed fitting of this prestigious grade elevation.- Lin Cai (Electrical and Computer Engineering), 2020
- Reuven Gordon (Electrical and Computer Engineering), 2019
- Jens Bornemann (Electrical and Computer Engineering), 2002
- Thomas Darcie (Electrical and Computer Engineering), 2000
- Lu Wu-sheng (Electrical and Computer Engineering), 1999
- Ashoka Bhat (Electrical and Computer Engineering), 1998
- Wolfgang Hoefer (Electrical and Computer Engineering), 1991
- Andreas Antoniou (Electrical and Computer Engineering), 1982
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Institute of Physics
Ernest Rutherford Medal
For distinguished contributions to nuclear physics- Alan Astbury (Astronomy and Physics), 1986
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Institute of Public Administration in Canada
Pierre De Celles Award
- John Langford (Public Administration), 2009
Vanier Medal- Gordon Smith (Global Studies), 2010
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John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
Guggenheim Fellowships
Guggenheim Fellowships are intended for individuals who have already demonstrated exceptional capacity for productive scholarship or exceptional creative ability in the arts.- Christian Marois (Astronomy and Physics), 2020
- Dániel Péter Biró (Music), 2017
- Mowry Baden (Visual Arts), 2014
- Andrew Weaver (Earth and Ocean Science), 2008
- Julio Navarro (Astronomy), 2003
- Anthony Edwards (English), 1988
- Chris Garrett (Physics), 1981
- Job Kujit (Biology), 1964
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Killam Program
Killam Prize
The Canada Council Killam Prizes were created to honour eminent Canadian scholars and scientists actively engaged in research, whether in industry, government agencies or universities. Five prizes of $100,000 are awarded each year in recognition of outstanding career achievements (1 prize in each of the 5 fields).- Cecilia Benoit (Sociology, CISUR), 2020
- John Borrows (Law), 2017
- James Tully (Political Science), 2010
Killam Research Fellowship
The Canada Council for the Arts awards Killam Research Fellowships to support outstanding scholars (normally full professors at Canadian universities and research institutes) to carry out their groundbreaking projects in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, engineering and interdisciplinary studies within these fields.- Nancy Turner (Environmental Studies), 2007
- Andrew Weaver (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 2002
- William Kinderman (Music), 2000
- John Oleson (Greek and Roman Studies), 2000
- Keith Richard Bradley (Greek and Roman Studies), 1996
- Don Vanderberg (Physics and Astronomy), 1993
- George Mackie (Biology), 1986
- Patrick Grant (English), 1977
Killam Fellowship (student)- Sébastien Picard (Physics, Mathematics), 2011
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Leadership Victoria
Victoria Community Leadership Award
- Laura Lauzon (Education), 2018
- Bruce Wallace (Social Work), 2018
- James Tanaka (Psychology), 2018
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Life Sciences British Columbia
Genome BC Award for Scientific Excellence
- Caroline Cameron (Biochemistry and Microbiology), 2019
- Christoph Borchers (Biochemistry and Microbiology), 2016
- Ben Koop (Biology), 2009
Leadership award- Martin Taylor (Geography), 2008
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Micropalaeontological Society
Brady Medal
- Chris Barnes (Earth and Ocean Sciences) 2010
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Molson prize
Two prizes of $50,000 each are awarded annually to distinguished Canadians, one in the arts and the other in the social sciences and humanities.
- Cecilia Benoit (Sociology, CISUR), 2022
- John Borrows (Law), 2019
- Mary Kerr (Theatre), 2020
- Angus McLaren (History), 2008
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Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Foundation of BC
Leo Award
- Maureen Bradley (Writing), 2011, 2015
- Daniel Hogg (Writing), 2011
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National Academy of Neuropsychology
Ralph M. Reitan Award for Clinical Excellence
- Catherine Mateer (Psychology), 2018
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NATO Von Kármán Medal
Offered by NATO’s Scientific and Technology Board for outstanding contributions to aeronautics
- Afzal Suleman (Engineering), 2021
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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada
Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships / E.W.R. Steacie Fellowship
Arthur B. McDonald Fellowships (formally the E.W.R. Steacie Fellowships) are awarded to highly promising scientists and engineers who have a reputation for original research and are faculty members of Canadian universities.- Natalie Ban (Environmental Studies), 2021
- Lin Cai (Engineering), 2019
- Julia Baum (Biology), 2018
- Alisdair Boraston (Biochemistry and Microbiology), 2012
- Ben Koop (Biology), 2001
- Andrew Weaver (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 1997
- Tom Tiedje (Engineering), 1990
- Don Vandenberg (Physics and Astronomy) 1989
- David Turpin (Biology), 1989
- Barry Glickman (Biology), 1986
- David Hartwick (Physics and Astronomy), 1978
- Chris Garret (Earth and Ocean Sciences/Physics), 1977
- David Strong (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 1975
André Hamer Postgraduate Prize
Valued at $10,000 each, the prize was awarded (2004-14) to five of the most outstanding candidates in NSERC’s master’s and doctoral scholarship competitions.- Christopher van Bommel (Mathematics), 2013
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Oceanwise
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Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
Distinguished Service Award
- Jillian Roberts (Education), 2020
- Hossein Nassaji (Linguistics), 1996
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Optical Society of America
Fellowship
- Dr. Reuven Gordon (Electrical and Computer Engineering), 2016
- Thomas Darcie (Electrical and Computer Engineering), 2008
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Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation
Fellowship
A fellowship for eminent scholars at Canadian universities whose work in the humanities and human sciences is internationally recognized.- Lorna Wanosts’a7 Williams (Indigenous Education), 2021
- Jasmine Dionne (PhD candidate, Political Science), 2020
- Cecilia Benoit (Sociology), 2018
- Nancy Turner (Environmental Studies), 2015
- Jeremy Webber (Law), 2009
- John Borrows (Law), 2006
- Jim Tully (Political Science), 2003
Scholarship
Each year, the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation rewards outstanding doctoral candidates who are enrolled or about to be enrolled in a social sciences and humanities program and who are doing research in areas related to our four themes. This award, the most prestigious of its type in Canada, has continuously attracted the very best scholars in the social sciences and humanities, individuals with a passion for public engagement and who are likely to become leading national and international figures.- Ryan Beston (2017)
- Ryan Tonkin (2017)
- Rebeccah Nelems (2015)
- Aaron Mills (2014)
- Johnny Mack (2011)
- Nathan Bennett (2010)
- Andrée Boisselle (2008)
- Dawnis Kennedy (2006)
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Research Canada
Leadership Award
Research Canada Leadership Award honours champions in health research advocacy. Research Canada recognize an individual or organization that has made outstanding efforts in advocating for Canadian health research at the local, provincial or national level.- Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research, 2014
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Research Corporation for Science Advancement
Cottrell Scholar Award
Research Corporation for Science Advancement's Cottrell Scholar Award recognizes early career scholars in chemistry, physics, and astronomy for their research and teaching excellence and for their potential to become change-makers at their institutions, in science, and society at large.
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David Leitch (Chemistry), 2023
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Rhodes Trust
The Rhodes Scholarship
The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest and perhaps most prestigious international scholarship programme, enabling outstanding young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford.- Julia Levy (2023)
- Rory Hills (2020)
- Dylan Collins (2014)
- Tara Paterson (2013)
- JanaLee Cherneski (2004)
- Jorga Zabojova (2004)
- Emily Poupart (2003)
- David Claus (2002)
- Kate Ballem (2001)
- Elizabeth McLeish (1991)
- Gerald M. Crawford (1982)
- Ralph U. Osterwoldt (1980)
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Royal Society of Canada (RSC)
RSC Fellowship
Election to the Royal Society of Canada is this country's highest academic honour.- Amy Verdun (Political Science), 2023
- Cornelis van Kooten (Economics), 2023
- Eric Higgs (Environmental Studies), 2023
- Alison Chapman (English), 2023
- Jonathan Bengston (Library), 2023
- Cornelia Bohne (Chemistry), 2022
- Marc Lapprand (French), 2022
- Cynthia Milton (History), 2022
- Ray Siemens (English), 2022
- Kelli Stajduhar (Nursing), 2022
- Hossein Nassaji (Linguistics), 2021
- John Archibald (Linguistics), 2020
- William Carroll (Sociology), 2020
- Laura Ferrarese (NRC Herzberg, Physics and Astronomy), 2020
- Bonnie Leadbeater (Psychology), 2020
- James Tanaka (Psychology), 2019
- Robert Gifford (Environmental Studies, Psychology), 2019
- Benjamin Butterfield (Music), 2018
- Eike-Henner Kluge (Philosophy), 2018
- Tim Stockwell (Psychology), 2018
- Sandra Meigs (Visual Arts), 2017
- Harald Krebs (Music), 2016
- Jeremy Webber (Law), 2016
- Joan MacLeod (Writing), 2015
- Frank van Veggel (Chemistry), 2015
- James O. Young (Philosophy), 2015
- Tim Lilburn (Writing), 2014
- Eric Sager (History), 2014
- Cecilia Benoit (Sociology), 2013
- Nedjib Djilali (Mechanical Engineering), 2013
- Judy Fudge (Law), 2013
- Dante Canil (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 2011
- Julio Navarro (Physics and Astronomy), 2011
- Mary Kerr (Theatre), 2010
- Lorna Crozier (Writing), 2009
- John Esling (Linguistics), 2009
- Ben Koop (Biology), 2009
- Peter Baskerville (History), 2008
- Pat Martin Bates (Visual Arts), 2008
- John Borrows (Law), 2007
- Andrew Rippin (History), 2006
- Patricia Roy (History), 2006
- Robie Macdonald (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 2004
- Francis Zwiers (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 2004
- Wolfgang Hoefer (Electrical and Computer Engineering), 2003
- Michael Asch (Anthropology), 2002
- Tom Pedersen (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 2002
- W.D. Valgardson (Writing), 2002
- Tom Tiedje (Engineering), 2001
- Andrew Weaver (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 2001
- James Tully (Political Science), 2000
- Neena Chappell (Sociology), 1999
- Ken Denman (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 1999
- Angus McLaren (History), 1999
- Ian Putnam (Mathematics and Statistics), 1999
- Don Vandenberg (Physics and Astronomy), 1999
- Michael Hadley (Society and Religion), 1998
- Jack Hodgins (Writing), 1998
- Joseph Kess (Linguistics), 1998
- Alison Prentice (History), 1998
- David Turpin (Biology), 1998
- Keith Bradley (Classics, Humanities), 1996
- Janet Bavelas (Psychology), 1995
- Stephen Scobie (English), 1995
- Sharon Sutherland (Political Science), 1995
- John Oleson (Greek and Roman Studies), 1994
- John Owens (Biology), 1992
- Verena Tunnicliffe (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 1992
- Nancy Turner (Environmental Studies), 1992
- Harold Coward (History), 1990
- Patrick Grant (English), 1990
- Nancy Sherwood (Biology), 1990
- Alan Astbury (Physics and Astronomy), 1989
- Roy Hyndman (Earth Sciences), 1989
- Anthony Birch (Political Science), 1988
- David Campbell (Greek and Roman Studies), 1988
- Marie-Claire Blais (Creative Writing), 1986
- Alistair Matheson (Biochemistry), 1984
- Chris Barnes (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 1982
- George Mackie (Biology, emeritus), 1982
- David Strong (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 1982
- Donovan Waters (Law), 1982
- Bryce Kendrick (Biology, retired), 1981
- Robert Moody (Mathematics and Computer Science), 1980
- Graham Odgers (Astronomy), 1980
- Jack McLachlan (Biology), 1979
- Chris Garrett (Earth and Ocean Sciences/Physics), 1977
- Ann Saddlemyer (Writing), 1976
- Gordon Walker (Astronomy), 1975
- Werner Israel (Physics and Astronomy), 1972
- Howard Petch (Physics, retired), 1966
- Robert Stewart (Centre for Earth and Ocean Research), 1966
- John McCarter (Biochemistry and Microbiology), 1964
- Jean-Paul Vinay (French), 1958
College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
The College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists is Canada’s first national system of multidisciplinary recognition for the emerging generation of Canadian intellectual leadership.- Onowa McIvor (Indigenous Education), 2023
- Magdalena Bazalova-Carter (Medical Physics), 2023
- Mohsen Akbari (Mechanical Engineering), 2023
- Marie-Ève Tremblay (Medical Sciences), 2023
- Doris Kukaru (Child and Youth Care), 2023
- Trevor Lantz (Environmental Studies), 2022
- Natalie Ban (Environmental Studies), 2021
- John Burke (Biochemistry and Microbiology), 2021
- Heather Castleden (Public Administration), 2021
- Alan McConnachie (Physics and Astronomy), 2021
- Stephanie Willerth (Engineering), 2021
- Lin Cai (Engineering), 2020
- Rachel Cleves (History), 2019
- Chris Darimont (Geography), 2019
- Julia Baum (Biology), 2017
- Charlotte Loppie (Public Health), 2017
- Val Napoleon (Law), 2017
- Roy Suddaby (Business), 2016
- Clay Holroyd (Psychology), 2016
- Dániel Péter Biró (Music), 2015
- Sara Ellison (Astronomy and Physics), 2015
- Ryan Rhodes (Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education), 2015
- Stuart MacDonald (Psychology), 2014
- Margaret-Anne (Peggy) Storey (Computer Science), 2014
Abbyann D. Lynch Medal in Bioethics- Eike-Henner Kluge (Philosophy), 2009
Award in Gender Studies- Cecilia Benoit (Sociology), 2006
Bancroft Award- Christopher R. Barnes (Earth and Ocean Science), 1982
Henry Marshall Tory Medal
The medal is awarded for outstanding research in a branch of astronomy, chemistry, mathematics, physics, or an applied science.- Julio Navarro (Physics and Astronomy), 2015
- Ian Manners (Chemistry), 2021
Innis-Gérin Medal
This medal recognizes a distinguished and sustained contribution to the literature of the social sciences.- Nancy Turner (Environmental Studies), 2020
Lorne Pierce Medal
Awarded for an achievement of special significance and conspicuous merit in imaginative or critical literature written in either English or French.- Jack Hodgins (Writing), 2014
Miroslaw Romanowski Medal
The medal is awarded for significant contributions to the resolution of scientific aspects of environmental problems or for important improvements to the quality of an ecosystem in all aspects - terrestrial, atmospheric and aqueous - brought about by scientific means.- Andrew Weaver (Earth and Ocean Science), 2011
Pierre Chauveau Medal
The medal is awarded for a distinguished contribution to knowledge in the humanities other than Canadian literature and Canadian history.- John Oleson (Greek and Roman Studies), 2010
Rutherford Memorial Medals
The medals are awarded for outstanding research in any branch of physics and chemistry and in recognition of Lord Rutherford’s own research carried out in Canada at a relatively young age.- Sara Ellison (Physics and Astronomy), 2014
Alice Wilson Award
For outstanding academic qualifications in the Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences or Science to women who are entering a career in scholarship or research at the postdoctoral level.- Sarah Wagner (Sociology), 2021
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Saskatchewan Writers' Guild
Cheryl and Henry Kloppenburg Award for Literary Excellence
- Lorna Crozier (Writing), 2011
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Science Council of BC
Science Council of BC Awards
- Alan Astbury (Physics and Astronomy), 2001
- Andreas Antoniou (Electrical and Computer Engineering), 2000
- Vijay Bhargava (Electrical and Computer Engineering), 1993
- Reg Mitchell (Chemistry), 2000
- Tom Tiedje (Engineering)
- Verena Tunnicliffe (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 1999
- Don Vanderberg (Physics and Astronomy), 1988
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Scotiabank Giller Prize
The Giller Prize is a juried literary award given to a Canadian author of a novel or short story collection published in English the previous year.
- Esi Edugyan (Writing) 2011
- Esi Edugyan (Writing) 2018
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Siminovitch Prize
The Siminovitch Prize shines a spotlight on excellence and innovation in Canadian Theatre with an annual prize worth $100,000.
- Joan MacLeod (Writing), 2011
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Sloan Foundation
Research Fellowships
Research fellowship for North American scientists who show outstanding promise of making fundamental contributions to new knowledge.- Ruobing Dong (Physics and Astronomy), 2020
- Julia Baum (Biology), 2012
- Hendrik Hoekstra (Physics and Astronomy), 2007
- Julio Navarro (Physics and Astronomy), 1999
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
Impact Awards are designed to build on and sustain Canada’s research-based knowledge culture in all research areas of the social sciences and humanities. The awards recognize outstanding researchers and celebrate their research achievements, research training, knowledge mobilization, and outreach activities funded partially or entirely by SSHRC.
- Aaron Mills (Law), 2016
- Jordan Stanger-Ross (History), 2022
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Society for Conservation Biology
Early Career Conservationist Award
Society for Conservation Biology recognizes early career professionals who make outstanding contributions to conservation.- Natalie Ban (Environmental Studies), 2018
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Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)
Fellowship
The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM) designates as Fellows of the Society certain members who have made outstanding contributions to fields served by SIAM.- Pauline van den Driessche (Mathematics and Statistics), 2012
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Society for Learning and Higher Education (STLHE)
Alan Blizzard Award
Established to encourage, identify, and publicly recognize those whose exemplary collaboration in university teaching enhances student learning.- Northwest Aboriginal Canadian Entrepreneurs (NW-ACE) program (Peter B. Gustavson School of Business)
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Society for Neuroscience
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Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE)
The D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning
Sponsored by D2L (Desire2Learn), the award celebrates and recognizes up to five post-secondary educators each year for their innovative approaches that promote student-centred teaching and learning.- Brent Mainprize (Gustavson School of Business), 2014
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Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality
Distinguished Scientific Achievement Award
- Aaron Devor (Sociology), 2022
Fellowship
- Aaron Devor (Sociology), 1999
- Aaron Devor (Sociology), 1995
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Society of Ethnobiology
Distinguished Ethnobiologist Award
- Nancy Turner (Environmental Studies), 2019
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Startup Canada
The Startup Canada Awards celebrate and distinguish the individuals, communities and institutions in Canada that have demonstrated innovation, excellence, outstanding achievement and created an impact in advancing Canadian entrepreneurship.
Entrepreneurship Educator of the Year Award - BC Region- Brent Mainprize (Gustavson School of Business), 2014
Entrepreneurship Educator of the Year Award - National- Brent Mainprize (Gustavson School of Business), 2014 - Honourable Mention
Most Entrepreneurial Post-Secondary Institution of the Year - BC Region- University of Victoria, 2014
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Steacie Prize
- Verena J. Turnicliffe (Biology, Earth and Ocean Sciences), 1993
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The University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota Medical School
Distinguished Sexual and Gender Health Revolutionary award- Aaron Devor (Sociology), 2020
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Toronto Centre for Lesbian and Gay Studies
Toronto Centre for Lesbian and Gay Studies Award
- Aaron Devor (Sociology), 1990
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UBC School of Nursing
Centenary Medal of Distinction
- Kelli Stajduhar (Nursing and Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health), 2019
- Susan Duncan (Nursing), 2019
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Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
(Vanier CGS) program attracts and retains world-class doctoral students and helps establish Canada as a global centre of excellence in research and higher learning.- Tyler Jessen, 2020
- Jasmine Dionne, 2020
- Gillian Carleton, 2020
- Ashley Mollison, 2020
- Reanne Booker, 2019
- Lauren Eckert, 2019
- Kari Duerksen, 2018
- Eslam Mehina, 2018
- Elaine J. Laberge, 2018
- Ryan Tonkin, 2017
- Maan Hani, 2017
- Erin Rechsteiner, 2017
- Dennis Gupa, 2017
- Dylan Breitkreutz, 2015
- Christina Service, 2015
- Bassam Claar, 2015
- Tim Personn, 2013
- Leigh WickiStrodeur, 2013
- Justin Karr, 2013
- ChongSu Kim, 2013
- Aaron Mills, 2013
- Stephanie Calce, 2012
- Saurabh Chitnis, 2012
- Richard Tuck, 2012
- Paweena Sukhawathanakul, 2012
- Marcelo Luiz Brocardo, 2012
- Manda Roddick, 2010
- Janet Newbury, 2009
- Emily Poupart, 2003
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Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
Latner Writers' Trust Poetry Prize
Given to a mid-career poet in recognition of a remarkable body of work, and in anticipation of future contributions to Canadian poetry.
- Gregory Scofield (Writing), 2016
- Gregory Scofield (Writing), 2016
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World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium
Order of the Circle of Service to Indigenous Education
- Onowa McIvor (Education), 2021
- Paul Whitinui (Education), 2021
- Onowa McIvor (Education), 2021
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ZKM - Centre for Art and Media Karlsruhe
Giga-Hertz Award for electronic music
- Dániel Péter Biró (Music), 2010