Awards + Recognition

Each year in the spring, nominations are accepted from faculty, staff, students, alumni and administrators for the Ian Wallace Award for Teaching Excellence.

The purpose of the award, which is granted to regular and non-regular (sessional) faculty, is to recognize and honour sustained teaching innovation and excellence at Emily Carr University and, in so doing, inspire and encourage others to make significant contributions through their teaching at Emily Carr.

The Award will consist of a cash prize of $500 for the Regular Faculty Teaching Award and $500 for the Non-Regular Faculty Teaching Award.

To nominate a Faculty member, please submit a completed nomination form, including two additional signatures of support (seconders) to Human Resources.

• Terms of Reference
• Nomination Form

The nominees will be notified and will be required to submit their teaching dossier and CV to Human Resources.

The Chick Rice Award for Teaching Excellence recognizes and acknowledges the continued passionate and innovative pedagogy of dedicated long term Non-Regular Faculty.

This award was created by and funded by
G.W.S. Eng in the spirit of sharing Rice's passion for photography and her respect for the many wonderful students she encountered, who inspired her to establish this award.

The award will provide a $1,000 prize to an Emily Carr University Non-Regular Faculty who demonstrates passionate and innovative teaching practices. Non-Regular Faculty who are previous recipients of the Ian Wallace Award for Teaching Excellence are invited to apply.

The university grants the honorary title of Emeritus in recognition of faculty long-service and contributions to the institution. Emeritus status is conferred to all eligible retiring teaching and non-teaching faculty under Policy 8.8 Emeritus Status and its associated procedure.

A list of all Emily Carr Emeriti can be found here.

Each year in the spring, nominations are accepted from faculty, staff, students, and administrators for the Staff Excellence Awards. The purpose of the award, which is granted to two staff members (CUPE and Administrators), is to recognize staff who exhibit and promote the values of the university, and have demonstrated excellence in their service to the university. The award recipient's efforts and achievements support their colleagues and the community in advancing the mission and goals of the university. The award includes a prize of $500.

To learn more about the Staff Excellence Awards, view the award criteria, or to submit a nomination, follow this link.