Awards & honours

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

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

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

Acoustical Society of America

Medwin Prize in Acoustical Oceanography

• Stan Dosso (Earth and Ocean Sciences), 2004
  

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

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

American Association of Physicists in Medicine

John Laughlin Young Scientist Award

• Magdalena Bazalova-Carter (Physics), 2018

American Educational Research Association

Wilbert J. McKeachie Early Career Award for Motivation in Education Research

• Nigel Mantou Lou (Psychology), 2023

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

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

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

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

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

American Physical Society

Fellowship

• Tom Tiedje (Engineering)

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

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

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

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

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

• Lorna Crozier (Writing), 2013
• Jack Hodgins (Writing), 2006
• Patrick Lane (Writing), 2007

• 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

• Don McKay (Writing), 2007
• Philip Kevin Paul (Writing), 2004
• Jan Zwicky (Writing), 2005
• Gregory Scofield (Writing), 1994

• Lorna Crozier (Writing), 2010

• Stephen Hume (Writing), 2009
• Stephen Hume (Writing), 2005

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

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

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

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.

• Current Canada Research Chairs at UVic

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

Canadian Association of Geographers - Western Division

William C. Wonders Award for Scholarly Distinction

• Reuben Rose-Redwood (Geography), 2019

Canadian Association on Gerontology

Contribution to Gerontology Award

• Holly Tuokko (psychology), 2007

Distinguished Member

• Neena Chappell (sociology), 2008
• Margaret Penning (sociology), 2014

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

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

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 

Canadian Jewish Literary Awards

Award for Biography/Memoir

• Charlotte Schallié (Germanic and Slavic Studies), 2022

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

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

Canadian Society for Chemistry

Award for Pure or Applied Inorganic Chemistry

• Robin Hicks (Chemistry)

Clara Benson Award

• Cornelia Bohne (Chemistry)

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.

• Phalguni Mukhopadhyaya (Civil Engineering), 2022

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.

• Brad Nelson (Biochemistry and Microbiology), 2022

Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering

Fellowship

• Nedjib Djilali (Engineering), 2003

CSME Mechatronics Medal

Awarded biennially for outstanding contributions to mechatronics in Canada.

• Yang Shi (Mechanical Engineering), 2023

Canadian Society for Senior Engineering

Fellowship

• Stephanie Willerth (Biomedical Engineering), 2021

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

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

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

Community-Based Research Canada

Research Leadership Award

• Budd Hall (UNESCO Chair, Public Administration) 2021

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

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

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

European Academy of Sciences

Fellowship

• Ian Manners (Chemistry), 2021

European Community Studies Association Canada

Fellowship

• Ian Manners (Chemistry), 2021

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

• Tim Lilburn (Writing), 2017

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

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

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Ecosystems and Oceans Science Sector’s 2022 Associate Deputy Minister's Distinction Awards

• Ben Koop (Biol), 2022

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)

Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES)

Annual Research Award

• Aaron Devor (Sociology), 2011

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

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

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

• Verena Tunnicliffe (Biology), 2021

Member of the Order of Canada

• Marion Buller (Chancellor), 2022
• Jamie Cassels (Law), 2022
• Jan Zwicky (Philosophy), 2022

• Jacques Lemay (Theatre), 2021

• David Zussman (Board of Governors), 2021

Governor General's Awards

Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case
Created in 1979 to mark the 50^th 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

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

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

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

Institute of Physics

Ernest Rutherford Medal
For distinguished contributions to nuclear physics

• Alan Astbury (Astronomy and Physics), 1986

Institute of Public Administration in Canada

Pierre De Celles Award

• John Langford (Public Administration), 2009

Vanier Medal

• Gordon Smith (Global Studies), 2010

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

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

Leadership Victoria

Victoria Community Leadership Award

• Laura Lauzon (Education), 2018
• Bruce Wallace (Social Work), 2018
• James Tanaka (Psychology), 2018

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

Micropalaeontological Society

Brady Medal

• Chris Barnes (Earth and Ocean Sciences) 2010

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

Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Foundation of BC

Leo Award

• Maureen Bradley (Writing), 2011, 2015
• Daniel Hogg (Writing), 2011

National Academy of Neuropsychology

Ralph M. Reitan Award for Clinical Excellence

• Catherine Mateer (Psychology), 2018

NATO Von Kármán Medal

Offered by NATO’s Scientific and Technology Board for outstanding contributions to aeronautics

• Afzal Suleman (Engineering), 2021

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

Oceanwise

Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

Distinguished Service Award

• Jillian Roberts (Education), 2020
• Hossein Nassaji (Linguistics), 1996

Optical Society of America

Fellowship

• Dr. Reuven Gordon (Electrical and Computer Engineering), 2016
• Thomas Darcie (Electrical and Computer Engineering), 2008

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)

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

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.

• David Leitch (Chemistry), 2023

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)

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

Saskatchewan Writers' Guild

Cheryl and Henry Kloppenburg Award for Literary Excellence

• Lorna Crozier (Writing), 2011

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Society for Neuroscience

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

Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality

Distinguished Scientific Achievement Award

• Aaron Devor (Sociology), 2022

Fellowship

• Aaron Devor (Sociology), 1999

• Aaron Devor (Sociology), 1995

Society of Ethnobiology

Distinguished Ethnobiologist Award

• Nancy Turner (Environmental Studies), 2019

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

Steacie Prize

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

The University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota Medical School
Distinguished Sexual and Gender Health Revolutionary award

• Aaron Devor (Sociology), 2020

Toronto Centre for Lesbian and Gay Studies

Toronto Centre for Lesbian and Gay Studies Award

• Aaron Devor (Sociology), 1990

UBC School of Nursing

Centenary Medal of Distinction

• Kelli Stajduhar (Nursing and Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health), 2019
• Susan Duncan (Nursing), 2019

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

• 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

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships

• Gregory Scofield (Writing), 2016
  

World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium

Order of the Circle of Service to Indigenous Education

• Onowa McIvor (Education), 2021
  
• Paul Whitinui (Education), 2021

ZKM - Centre for Art and Media Karlsruhe

Giga-Hertz Award for electronic music

• Dániel Péter Biró (Music), 2010