Recognition, awards and fun

UFV is fortunate to have so many talented, student-focused, committed faculty and staff members to celebrate. We recognize colleagues at key milestones for their remarkable contribution to the university through the following recognition programs:

Excellence awards

• Service Excellence awards

• Faculty Service Excellence award

• Research Excellence award

• Teaching Excellence award

Community Service award

• Betty Urquhart Community Service award

Service recognition

• Each year UFV honors those who have been employed with UFV for 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 40 years. Read more about UFV long term employees.

Awards winners

Awards winners exhibit integrity, excellence, community, and inclusivity in their work and actions. Get to know a few of our amazing UFV colleagues.

Just for fun

UFV places a high focus on finding the balance between engaging work and living an enriched life. We don't take ourselves too seriously and place a high emphasis on having fun. We look forward to seeing you at one of these events:

• UFV's Employee Great Campus Gathering
• Retirement dinner
• Faculty and Staff Association Holiday party
• Joint UFV and Faculty & Staff Association Halloween party
• Professional development day
• Town and Gown

2026 Employee Great Campus Gathering

Employees and family members are welcome to join us for the Great Campus Gathering!

Wednesday, August 26, 2026, Noon

Location pending