Recognition & service
Members of our university community contribute to its success in many ways. Whether it be through teaching, years of service, volunteering or research, UVic celebrates these achievements through awards and recognition events throughout the year.
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2023 UVic Schulich Leader scholars
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Finding common threads of Indigenous laws
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2023 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients
From the far reaches of outer space to the intersection of Indigenous science and self-care, the recipients of the 2023 University of Victoria Distinguished Alumni Awards span the globe and beyond.
REACH awards
The REACH Awards recognize outstanding achievement at the University of Victoria. We honour the extraordinary teachers and researchers who lead the way in dynamic learning and make a vital impact at UVic, in the classroom and beyond.
Campus Kudos
Campus Kudos in a series of informal events hosted by President Hall to celebrate and acknowledge the achievements and accomplishments of our talented and hard-working faculty, staff, and students.
You're the Best-Fest
You're the Best-Fest is a week-long festival for UVic employees to celebrate, appreciate and reconnect with one another.
Long Service Recognition Reception
The Long Service Recognition Reception is an annual event that honours UVic employees who have completed 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years of service.
Retirees’ Dinner
The Retirees’ Dinner is an annual event hosted by the president. At this dinner, we honour retiring UVic employees for their years of service.
Recognition Toolkit
Sincere recognition is one of the most powerful ways to let an employee know they are valued and their work matters. Formal awards programs are only one way to recognize employees. This toolkit provides a variety of ways to provide timely, meaningful and relevant recognition and suggestions for how to cultivate a culture of recognition in your team.
Provost’s Advocacy & Activism Awards
The Provost’s Advocacy and Activism Award acknowledges the dedicated advocates and activists in our community.
These awards are open to current students, faculty or staff and alumni who demonstrate dedication to the advancement of social equity through advocacy and activism.
Faculty awards & honours
UVic faculty members have received internal, national and international recognition for their research achievements. Each award and honour we receive reflects both the quality of our people and our reputation as one of Canada’s leading research intensive universities.
External awards
There are several association or industry awards that your team may be eligible for.
External awards are a great way to recognize outstanding achievements of team members.
The contribution their efforts make can also help advance UVic's local and global reputation.
Examples of external awards:
- The CAUBO awards are the Oscars of best practices in higher education administration.
Most professional associations or industry groups also have annual awards. Research the ones related to the work of your team and encourage nominations.