Faculty Excellence awards

Nominations open

Nominations for awards in teaching, faculty service, and research excellence, for the 2025-26 year are now open and the deadline for submitting a nomination package is December 1st, 2025 at 4:00 pm.

Award recipients receive a framed certificate and an award of $2,500.00 (to be used for Professional Development or Research), to be presented at a specially-designated award ceremony. Their name and year of the award are also displayed on a plaque at UFV. A campus-wide announcement of the award recipients is typically made in May of each year. 

Faculty Service Excellence Award

Awarded annually to a faculty member in recognition of academic excellence in service.

Research Excellence Award

Awarded annually to a faculty member whose research has demonstrated innovation, mentorship, academic impact, and an interface of teaching and research.

Teaching Excellence Award

Awarded annually to a faculty member in recognition of teaching excellence.

For definitions of positions, please refer to the Senate Bylaws (p.10).