Recognizing the excellence of educators and staff

Remarkable things are taking place at Queen’s to ensure an exceptional learning experience for students. Each year, teaching awards are presented to honour this commitment and hard work.

Recently, Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane and Vice-Provost Teaching and Learning Gavan Watson hosted a reception at Grant Hall to celebrate these annual awards and recognize the 2023-24 recipients.

The event honoured recipients of more than 30 teaching awards conferred by the faculties and several partners such as the Office of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor, the Vice-Provost (Teaching and Learning), the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs, the Alma Mater Society (AMS), and the Society for Graduate and Professional Students (SGPS).

“These individuals and teams are dedicated to fostering innovative and inclusive learning environments that enable students to acquire the knowledge, values, and skills necessary to achieve their goals,” said Vice-Provost Watson during the event opening. “Congratulations to all recipients and thank you to everyone joining us to celebrate these significant university-wide awards.”

More details about the celebration and a full list of recipients can be found in the digital program available on the Office of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor’s website.

“I am remarkably proud of the educators and staff at Queen’s who are committed to enriching the student learning experience,” said Principal Deane during his welcome. “Your work to create and promote transformative educational opportunities is inspiring.”

The Principal’s Teaching and Learning Awards were among the awards celebrated at the reception and the nomination period for the 2024-25 awards will open later this fall. During his remarks, Principal Deane also announced a new initiative that will launch in the new year as a complement to these awards – the Principal’s Teaching and Learning Grants. The goal of this new program will be to invest in teaching and learning, and fuel innovation, especially in strategic areas.

“These new grants are not only about funding educational strategies that have an impact at the course-level,” Principal Deane explained. “They’re meant to build on our momentum towards the bigger picture: our impact in society and the world and our work advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.”

More details about the Principal’s Teaching and Learning Grants will be made available in January. For more information about any of the university-wide teaching awards, please contact principal.awards@queensu.ca.