Faculty Awards

TEACHING AWARDS

Awarded to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional promise of outstanding contributions to post-secondary teaching, learning, and/or educational technology and/or have established an exemplary record of achievement in this important aspect of university endeavour.

https://brocku.ca/pedagogical-innovation/research/chancellors-chairs/

YearRecipient
2013Tanya Martini
2006John Mitterer
2005David DiBattista

The Brock University Award for Distinguished Teaching is presented annually to a faculty member who, in the opinion of his or her peers, has made an outstanding contribution to the teaching and learning environment at Brock University.

https://brocku.ca/pedagogical-innovation/awards-grants/distinguished-teaching/

YearRecipient
2018Tim Murphy
2015Tanya Martini
2003John Mitterer
2001Stefan Brudzynski

The Clarke Thomson Award for Excellence in Session Teaching recognizes the contributions of its part-time/sessional teaching staff who contribute significantly to student learning at Brock University. 

https://brocku.ca/pedagogical-innovation/awards-grants/faculty-awards/#sessional-teaching

YearRecipient
2014Danielle Molnar

The Don Ursino Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Large Classes is awarded to an outstanding instructor who demonstrates commitment to the improvement of student learning in a large class. 

https://brocku.ca/pedagogical-innovation/awards-grants/faculty-awards/#large-classes

YearRecipient
2020Tim Murphy
2010John Mitterer

Recognizes the contributions to teaching undertaken by a new faculty member who is in the first five years of a tenure-track position.

https://brocku.ca/pedagogical-innovation/awards-grants/faculty-awards/#early-career-faculty

YearRecipient
2010Tim Murphy

Faculty-specific teaching awards celebrate excellence in teaching by recognizing the contributions of instructors to teaching and learning within a specific Faculty.

https://brocku.ca/pedagogical-innovation/awards-grants/faculty-specific-awards/#social-sciences

YearRecipient
2017Tim Murphy
2011Tanya Martini
2009Paul Tyson
2003David DiBattista

This student-nominated award recognizes one professor/lecturer/instructor from each of the six undergraduate faculties at Brock, selecting one as the overall teaching award winner.

YearRecipient
2010Tim Murphy

This award is to recognize faculty who have made a significant contribution to an individual student (with a disability) or have increased disability awareness at Brock.

YearRecipient
2007Tim Murphy
2002David DiBattista

This award recognizes exceptional mentorship of graduate students by a core faculty member in one or more of Brock’s graduate programs.

YearRecipient
2021Cathy Mondloch
2012Sid Segalowitz
2011Teena Willoughby

Awarded for exceptional contributions to teaching and learning at Canadian Universities. 3M Teaching Fellows embody the highest ideals of teaching excellence and scholarship with a commitment to enhance the educational experience of every learner.

https://brocku.ca/pedagogical-innovation/awards-grants/3m-fellows/

YearRecipient
2007David DiBattista
2004John Mitterer

This award is given to a nominee that has been successful in several areas of teaching, have the support of students, peers, alumni and administrators, are “truly outstanding” and have an effect upon student learning or cognitive development.

YearRecipient
2004John Mitterer

RESEARCH AWARDS

Awarded to individuals who have demonstrated and show exceptional promise of outstanding contributions to scholarship and/or have an established, exceptional track record of scholarly excellence.

https://brocku.ca/research-at-brock/office-of-research-services/#chancellors-chair

YearRecipient
2020Angela Evans
2015Gordon Hodson
2007Mike Ashton
2006Teena Willoughby
2004Carolyn Hafer

This award recognizes faculty whose distinguished research or creative activity demonstrates outstanding research achievements, contributions to the training of future researchers, and strong performance in scholarly or creative performance.

https://brocku.ca/research-at-brock/office-of-research-services/#distinguished-research

YearRecipient
2020Angela Evans
2015Cathy Mondloch
2009Teena Willoughby
2007Stefan Brudzynski
2004Jack Adams-Webber
2000Robert Ogilvie
YearRecipient
2017Karen Campbell
2004Cheryl McCormick
YearRecipient
2019Karen Campbell - John R. Evans Leaders Fund
2008Veena Dwivedi - Leaders Opportunity Fund
2003Segalowitz, Dywan, Willoughby - Building Fund for Lifespan Development Research Centre
2002Karen Arnell - New Opportunities
2002Kimberly Cote - New Opportunities
YearRecipient
2017Dawn Good - Canada 150 Health Researcher: Discoveries for Life
YearRecipient
2016Cheryl McCormick
2011Cathy Mondloch
YearRecipient
2019Karen Campbell
2018Caitlin Mahy
2004Kimberly Cote

OTHER AWARDS

Awarded to individuals who have made a significant contribution to education and training in psychology in Canada.

YearRecipient
2005John Mitterer

Awarded to individuals who have made a significant contribution in serving the public or community through their knowledge and practical skills.

YearRecipient
2005John Mitterer
2004Nancy Johnson
2001Edward Pomeroy

Awarded to individuals that have made a significant contribution to Canadian psychology as a profession.

YearRecipient
2004Nancy Johnson

This award is given by the Jean Piaget Society (JPS) for early career contributions and impact in the field of developmental science.

YearRecipient
2021Caitlin Mahy
YearRecipient
2020Karen Campbell

This award is given by the Canadian Sleep Society to a Canadian researcher in recognition of outstanding early career contributions to sleep research.

YearRecipient
2004Kimberly Cote

Awarded for projects that are imaginative, interesting and thought-provoking with sound scientific research methodology. The award was received for work done on the development of 2-year-olds’ lie-telling. Evans, A. D. & Lee, K. (2013). Emergence of lying in very young children.

http://www.china.org.cn/china/2012-04/08/content_25088395.htm

YearRecipient
2014Angela Evans
YearRecipient
2015G. Hodson