FAQs

• What amount of time do the awards cover?
  The 2025 Celebrate Teaching! Awards consider those who have taught or worked with students during the 2025 calendar year, which includes the Winter 2025, Spring-Summer 2025, and Fall 2025 semesters.
• How do I complete a nomination?

  All nominations are completed online via the Judgify platform. Nominators using Judgify first register on the platform, then complete nomination forms.

  Please use the Nomination Guide for support in using the Judgify platform. Once registered, nominators can complete multiple nominations.

• Can I make my own nomination form?

  No, you must submit your nomination package using the Judgify platform. Other forms will not be accepted. Do not attach additional pages to your nomination form.

  If you require that a nomination form be made available to you in an alternative format, contact the Teaching and Learning Centre.

• When is the nomination form due?

  All nomination packages must be completed and submitted online in Judgify no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026.

• Who is eligible for nomination?

  Eligibility for a 2025 Celebrate Teaching! Award depends on the eligibility criteria for each award. However, all nominees must be current faculty, staff, or students of Ontario Tech. For further information, refer to the Award Details section of the Nomination Guide.

• Who may nominate an individual for an award?
  Refer to the Award Details section of the Nomination Guide for information regarding who can serve as a nominator for each award. Each award has different criteria for who can serve as a nominator.
• Can I nominate myself for an award?
  Self-nominations are permitted for some awards. Refer to the Award Details section of the Nomination Guide for more information.
• Can previous recipients be nominated?
  Yes, previous recipients may be nominated.
• Can previous nominees be nominated?
  Yes, previous nominees can be nominated again this year.
• Can an individual be nominated for multiple awards?
  Yes, an individual may be nominated for multiple awards.
• Is my nomination form confidential?
  No, your nomination form is not confidential. The contents of a nomination package will be shared with the award committee to assist them in selecting recipients.
• How are award recipients selected?
  Award recipients are adjudicated using the criteria for each award. The awards committee will use established rubrics to determine the strongest nominee in each category.
• When are recipients announced?

  Award recipients are announced live, at the Celebrate Teaching! Awards Ceremony. Recipients are not notified in advance. All nominees receive a notification letter prior to the ceremony.

  This year’s Celebrate Teaching! Award Ceremony will take place on Wednesday March 25, 2026, following the Conference on University Teaching and Learning.