University of Calgary Teaching Awards
Recognizing outstanding contributions to learning by individuals and groups in diverse teaching contexts.
About the Teaching Awards
Since 2014, the University of Calgary Teaching Awards have recognized and celebrated outstanding contributions to teaching and learning. The University of Calgary Teaching Awards have 15 categories that recognize teaching excellence in diverse learning contexts by individuals and teams through curriculum design and educational leadership.
A University of Calgary Teaching Award is an honour for members of the university community who, through their commitment and expertise, create deep and lasting learning experiences. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate individuals and groups who make outstanding contributions to enriching the quality and breadth of learning.
Important dates and deadlines
May 2024: Call for Nominations open
September 25, 2024: Deadline for nominations
Spring 2025: Celebration of Teaching
Nominate an outstanding educator
Review the calls for nominations
There are 15 award categories with specific eligibility criteria. Carefully review the calls for nominations to determine what award category best applies to you.
Review nomination supports
Prepare a robust nomination dossier, review comprehensive online resources and sample teaching philosophy statements, and review the nomination package requirements.
Submit a nomination package
Submit a nomination package online before September 25, 2024.
Nomination form will open later in 2024.
Some of the courses I've created, I've created because students directly asked me if it was possible to create a course to address them. It challenges me to constantly think about issues and see how what I am teaching relates and helps them contribute directly to the world around them.
Dr. Safaneh Mohaghegh Neyshabouri, Arts
2023 University of Calgary Teaching Award for Inclusive Excellence
Calls for nominations
There are 15 award categories with specific eligibility criteria. Please carefully review the call for nomination for your award category of interest before developing your nomination package. If you have questions regarding awards categories and the calls for nomination, contact teachingawards@ucalgary.ca.
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Teaching Awards recipients
The University of Calgary Teaching Awards program has been held since 2014.