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Ontario Tech acknowledges the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.

We are thankful to be welcome on these lands in friendship. The lands we are situated on are covered by the Williams Treaties and are the traditional territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, including Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi. These lands remain home to many Indigenous nations and peoples.

We acknowledge this land out of respect for the Indigenous nations who have cared for Turtle Island, also called North America, from before the arrival of settler peoples until this day. Most importantly, we acknowledge that the history of these lands has been tainted by poor treatment and a lack of friendship with the First Nations who call them home.

This history is something we are all affected by because we are all treaty people in Canada. We all have a shared history to reflect on, and each of us is affected by this history in different ways. Our past defines our present, but if we move forward as friends and allies, then it does not have to define our future.

Learn more about Indigenous Education and Cultural Services

Celebrate Teaching! Awards Ceremony

Congratulations to all our award nominees and winners for the 2022 calendar year!

If you weren't available to attend the live ceremony, the recorded livestream is still available.

Award Nominees and Winners

The full list of nominees and winners can be downloaded here (Word document). 

If you would like to view the list in an alternative format, please contact teachingandlearning@ontariotechu.ca 

Award for Excellence in Teaching

The Award for Excellence in Teaching goes to a faculty member who demonstrates superior achievements in teaching, as well as educational innovation, research, and leadership.

2022 Nominees:

  • Murat Aydin, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
  • Wendy Barber, Faculty of Education (winner)
  • Cecilia Hageman, Faculty of Science
  • Richard W. Pazzi, Faculty of Business and Information Technology

Early Career Teaching Award

The Early Career Teaching Award recognizes innovation and excellence in teaching by individuals who are in the early stages of their teaching career (5 years or less).

2022 Nominees:

  • Thomas Gewarges, Faculty of Business and Information Technology
  • Amanda McEachern Gaudet, Faculty of Business and Information Technology (winner)
  • Nooshin Rotondi, Faculty of Health Sciences
  • Stephanie Thompson, Faculty of Education

Learning Reimagined Award

The Learning Reimagined Award is given to a faculty member who demonstrates unique and original solutions to problems of practice in their classes.

2022 Nominees:

  • Cristen Hucaluk, Faculty of Science
  • Alison Mann, Faculty of Education (winner)
  • Mariana Shimabukuro, Faculty of Science

Openness in Education Award

The Openness in Education Award goes to those in the Ontario Tech community who follow the CARE Open Education Framework and contribute, attribute, release, and empower the use of open educational practices throughout our campuses and beyond.

2022 Nominees:

  • Rupinder Brar, Faculty of Science
  • Pariss Garramone, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
  • Jennifer Laffier, Faculty of Education
  • Ami Mamolo, Faculty of Education (winner)
  • Annette Tavares, Faculty of Science

Student Choice Award

The Student Choice Award goes to student-nominated faculty and instructors who contribute to teaching and learning within our campus community. This year, Student Choice Awards were awarded to the top-nominated professor or instructor in each Faculty.

2022 Nominees:

  • Gavin Ball, Faculty of Business and Information Technology (winner)
  • Andrea Braithwaite, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
  • Meaghan Charest-Finn, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (winner)
  • Dana Chorney, Faculty of Health Sciences
  • Adam Cole, Faculty of Health Sciences
  • Randy Fortier, Faculty of Science
  • Pariss Garramone, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
  • Crystal Garvey, Faculty of Health Sciences
  • Jordan Harel, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
  • Cristen Hucaluk, Faculty of Science
  • Mikael Khan, Faculty of Health Sciences
  • Timothy Macneill, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities (winner)
  • Stephanie Mavilla, Faculty of Science
  • Mary Olaveson, Faculty of Science
  • Tharini Paramananthan, Faculty of Health Sciences
  • Elita Partosoedarso, Faculty of Health Sciences
  • Tracey Persaud, Faculty of Health Sciences
  • Tess Pierce, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
  • Syed Qadri, Faculty of Health Sciences (winner)
  • James Robb, Faculty of Business and IT
  • David Rudoler, Faculty of Health Sciences
  • Otto Sanchez, Faculty of Health Sciences
  • Ana Vakiloroayaei, Faculty of Science (winner)

Teaching Assistant Excellence Award

The Teaching Assistant Excellence Award goes to teaching assistants who demonstrate superior commitment to their subject matter and students through teaching.

2022 Nominees:

  • Joshua Howorth, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
  • Andrew Putman, Faculty of Health Sciences (winner)

Tim McTiernan Student Mentorship Award

The Tim McTiernan Student Mentorship Award goes to an individual who demonstrates a passion for supporting student success, an ability to inspire growth, and an outstanding commitment to promoting the values of the university.

2022 Nominees:

  • Laura Banks, Faculty of Health Sciences
  • Ifrodet Giorgees, Faculty of Science
  • Amanda McEachern Gaudet, Faculty of Business and IT
  • Robyn Ruttenburg-Rozen, Faculty of Education (winner)
  • Michael Watterworth, Faculty of Health Sciences