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.

• 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.

• 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 of Physicists in Medicine

John Laughlin Young Scientist Award

• Magdalena Bazalova-Carter (Physics), 2018

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 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 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

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

Canada's History Society

Governor General's History Awards - Pierre Berton Award - Popular Media

• Great Unsolved Mysteries in Canadian History Project: John Lutz (History), 2008

Canadian Academy of Engineering Fellowship

• Jen Bornemann (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
• Thomas Darcie (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
• Ned Djilali (Mechanical Engineering)
• Sadik Dost (Mechanical Engineering)
• Aaron Gulliver (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
• Wolfgang Hoefer (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
• Christopher Kennedy (Civil Engineering)
• Hausi Muller (Computer Science)
• Afzal Suleman (Mechanical Engineering)
• Tom Tiedje (Electrical and Computer Engineering)

Canadian Academy of Health Sciences Fellowship

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

• Cecilia Benoit (Sociology), 2013
• Christoph Borchers (Biochemistry and Microbiology), 2013
• Elizabeth Borycki (Health Information Science), 2018
• Neena Chappell (Sociology), 2013
• Scott Hofer (Psychology), 2013
• Andre Kushniruk (Health Information Science), 2014
• Francis Lau (Health Information Science), 2014
• Bonnie Leadbeater (Psychology), 2014
• Bernie Pauly (Nursing, CISUR), 2020
• Jeff Reading (Public Health and Social Policy)
• Ryan Rhodes (Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education), 2017
• Irving Rootman (HSD)
• Kelli Stajduhar (Nursing), 2017
• Timothy Stockwell (Centre for Addictions Research BC), 2012

Canadian Academy of Nursing Fellowship

• Kelli Stajduhar (Nursing, Institute on Aging and Lifelong Health), 2020

Canadian Agricultural Economics Society

Publication of Enduring Quality Award

• G. Cornelis van Kooten (Economics), 2011

• G. Cornelis van Kooten (Economics), 2012

Canadian Association for Theatre Research

Richard Plant Award
Named in honour of the association’s co-founder and a prolific contributor to Canadian theatre scholarship, this award is given annually to the best English-language article on a Canadian theatre or performance topic.

• Alexandra (Sasha) Kovacs (Theatre), 2018

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 of Law Teachers

Award for Academic Excellence

• Jamie Cassels (Law), 1999

Scholarly Paper Award

• Deborah Curran (Law), 2018
• Kathryn Chan (Law), 2015
• Benjamin Berger (Law), 2010
• Diana Belevsky (Law), 1996

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award

• Pooja Parmar (Law), 2020

Canadian Association of Physicists

Herzberg Medal

• Tom Tiedje (Engineering), 1989

Canadian Association of University Teachers

Equity Award

• Aaron Devor (Sociology), 2017

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

Canadian Botanical Association

Lawson Medal

• Patrick von Aderkas (Biology), 2021
• Nancy Turner (Biology, Environmental Studies), 2002

Canadian Bureau for International Education

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

• University of Victoria, Panorama Award, 2020
• Master of Global Business (Gustavson School of Business), Outstanding Program Award, 2012
• Jane Collins (Gustavson School of Business), Internationalization Service Award, 2004
• Bill Neilson (Law, Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives), Internationalization Leadership Award, 2004
• Alan Pence (Child and Youth Care), International Education Leadership Award, 2004

Canadian Council of University Biology Chairs

Career Achievement Award
This award recognizes an individual whose achievements have made a significant impact in any field of biology.

• Verena Tunnicliffe (Biology, Earth and Ocean Sciences), 2019

Canadian Historical Association

Clio Prize

• John Lutz (History), 2009
• Wendy Wickwire (History, Environmental Studies), 2020

Ferguson Prize

• Greg Blue (History), 2009

Canadian History of Education Association

Founders' Prize

• Eric Sager (History), 2009

Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR)

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

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

Azrieli Global Scholar

• Alona Fyshe (Computer Science), 2016

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

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

CIHR Betty Havens Award for Knowledge Translation

• Neena Chappell (Sociology), 2012

CIHR Gold Leaf Prizes are among the highest honours that can be bestowed on an individual or team for excellence in health research and its translation into benefits for Canadians. Each CIHR Gold Leaf Prize has a value of $100,000.
These prizes cover achievements across all pillars of research (biomedical, clinical, health services and policy, population and public health) and will be awarded every two years.

CIHR Gold Leaf Prize for Transformation

• Charlotte Loppie (School of Public Health & Social Policy), 2017

CIHR Trailblazer Award in Population and Public Health Research is a career achievement award that recognizes exceptional contributions in the area of population and public health research.

• Cecilia Benoit (Sociology, CISUR), 2020

CIHR Rising Star Award recognizes emerging health services and policy researchers.

• Kiffer Card (Public Health and Social Policy), 2020

Canadian Political Science Association

C.B. MacPherson Prize

• James Tully (Political Science), 2010

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 Society for Brain, Behaviour and Cognitive Science

Donald O. Hebb Distinguished Contribution Award
This award shall be made to an individual who, in the opinion of the selection committee, has made a significant contribution to the study of brain, behaviour, and cognitive science. 

• Michael Masson (Psychology), 2018

Canadian Society for Chemistry

Award for Pure or Applied Inorganic Chemistry

• Robin Hicks (Chemistry)

Clara Benson Award

• Cornelia Bohne (Chemistry)

Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering

Fellowship

• Nedjib Djilali (Engineering), 2003

Chemical Institute of Canada

W.A.E. McBryde Medal

• Alexandre Brolo (Chemistry), 2020

Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL Canada)

Albert S. Barber Award
The Albert S. Barber Award was instituted in 1982 to recognize outstanding contributions to the advancement of the philosophy and practice of Co-operative Education in Canada.

• Norah McRae (Co-operative Education and Career Services, and Community University Engagement), 2016
• Joanne Thomas (Co-operative Education), 2004
• Graham Branton (Co-operative Education), 1996

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 Community Studies Association Canada

Teaching Excellence Award

• Amy Verdun (Political Science), 2018

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

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 is the centrepiece of Canada’s honours system and 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. Their contributions are varied, yet they have all enriched the lives of others and made a difference to this country.

• 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)

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

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.

• 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

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.

• 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

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.

• 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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

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

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

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

• 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