FAQs

• What amount of time do the awards cover?
  The 2024 Celebrate Teaching! Awards consider those who have taught or worked with students during the 2024 calendar year, which includes the Winter 2024, Spring-Summer 2024, and Fall 2024 semesters.
• How do I complete a nomination?

  All nominations are completed online via the Judgify platform or Student Choice Award submission form. 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 or Student Choice Award submission form. 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 or the Student Choice Award submission form no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025.

• Who is eligible for nomination?

  Eligibility for a 2024 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.
• Can I ask my students to nominate me for a Student Choice award?

  To ensure fairness and uphold the integrity of the process, faculty and instructors are not permitted to campaign for nominations in the Student Choice Awards.

  Campaigning includes actions such as directly asking students to nominate or vote for them, offering incentives for nominations, or promoting themselves through emails, social media, or classroom/Canvas announcements.

  However, faculty and instructors are welcome to inform students about the awards and encourage them to participate by explaining how they can cast their votes and highlighting the importance of recognizing excellence through this initiative.

• 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 26, 2025, following the Conference on University Teaching and Learning. Registration to attend the ceremony will open in early 2025.