Dean's Awards

2025-2026 Call for Nominations

Coming soon!

 


 

About the Dean's Awards

The Faculty of Education Dean’s Awards celebrate faculty, staff, partners, and community members that are making outstanding contributions to the field of education.


Award Categories

There are four types of awards - faculty awards, staff awards, community awards, and mentorship awards:

  • Faculty Awards
    • Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
    • Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research
    • Dean’s Award for Excellence in Engagement and Service
    • Dean’s Award for Excellence (Non-Tenure Track Faculty)
  • Staff Awards
    • Dean’s Staff Award for Service Excellence
  • Community Awards
    • Dean’s Award for Excellence in Community Education
  • Mentorship Awards
    • Dean’s Award for Outstanding Mentorship (Practicum Mentors) 


Dean's Awards Committee

Nominations will be adjudicated by the Dean's Awards Committee. The committee is govered by the Terms of Reference.

Dean's Awards Committee (2025-2026)
NameRole
Dr. Sarah Pickett Chair (Associate Dean)
Dr. Heather McLeod Faculty Member
Dr. Connie Morrison Faculty Member
Ms. Lisa Charlong Norris Staff Member
Mr. Jian Song Graduate Student Member
Ms. Abigail Snook Recording Secretary (Communications Advisor) [Non-Voting]

 


 

Award Recipients

Nominators and recipients of the Dean's Awards will be notified of the committee’s decision within two months of the nomination deadline. Recipients will be publicly announced in the Fall and invited to the Faculty of Education Awards Night, where they will be presented with a framed certificate.


Past Recipients

Dean's Award for Excellence in Engagement and Service
Dr. Xuemei Li

Dean's Award for Excellence (Non-Tenure Track Faculty)
Dr. Norma St. Croix

Dean's Staff Award for Service Excellence
Mrs. Roxanne McHugh

Dean's Award for Excellence in Community Education
Ms. Courtney Fowler

Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching
Dr. Connie Morrison

Dean's Award for Excellence (Non-Tenure Track Faculty)
Dr. Rose Neville

Dean's Staff Award for Service Excellence
Ms. Lisa Charlong Norris