Both the Faculty of Arts and UBC recognize faculty members, staff, and students who demonstrate outstanding achievement and excellence within the UBC community and who contribute to research, teaching, community engagement, and more.
Faculty awards (Arts)
Killam Teaching Prize
The annual award recognizes distinguished teaching at all levels of instruction within the Faculty of Arts.
Recipients
| Year | Recipient | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | Rebecca Carruthers Den Hoed Daniela Hempen Minelle Mahtani Matthew McCarty Amirpouyan Shiva Pheroze Unwalla | Journalism, Writing, and Media Central, Eastern, and Northern European Studies Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies Anthropology History |
| 2022/23 | Christiana Bratiotis Florian Faller Kyle Frackman Nina Hewitt Moberley Luger Kim Snowden | School of Social Work Central, Eastern, and Northern European Studies Central, Eastern, and Northern European Studies Geography English Language and Literatures Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice |
| 2021/22 | Sylvia Bascou-Vallarino Miranda Burgess Benjamin Cheung Jenny Peterson Oral Robinson | French, Hispanic and Italian Studies English Language and Literatures Psychology Political Science Sociology |
| 2020/21 | Jennifer Gagnon Ihhwa Kim Katherine Lyon Laurie McNeill Coll Thrush Sheryda Warrener | Political Science Asian Studies Sociology English Language and Literatures History Creative Writing |
| 2019/20 | Veta Chitnev Stan Floresco Kerry Greer Gregory Mackie Qian Wang | CENES Psychology Sociology English Language and Literatures Asian Studies |
| 2018/19 | Gavin Paul Maria Carbonetti Michael Griffin Tara Mayer | Arts One FHIS Philosophy History |
| 2017/18 | Christine D’Onofrio Laura Ishiguro Suzy Anger Brianne Orr-Alvarez | AHVA History English FHIS |
| 2016/17 | Silvia Bartolic Margot Butler Catherine Corrigall-Brown Heather Latimer Sara Milstein | Sociology Humanities 101 Sociology CAP and GRSJ CNERS |
Dean of Arts Award
This annual award recognizes faculty members who have made exceptional and sustained contributions in two or more areas (educational leadership, teaching and learning, research, and community engagement), and whose contributions have proven to be transformative to the Faculty of Arts.
The award is given in the name of a living Professor Emeritus/Emerita who has made a significant contribution to the Faculty of Arts and has been an inspiration to the award recipient. The choice of the Professor Emeritus/Emerita is made by the award recipient in consultation with the Dean’s Office.
Recipients
| Year | Recipient | Unit | Prize named in honour of |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | Geraldine Pratt | Geography | Dr. Dan Hiebert, Professor Emeritus |
| 2022/23 | Richard Menkis | History | Dr. Christopher R. Friedrichs, Professor Emeritus |
| 2021/22 | Margaret Schabas | Philosophy | Dr. Dianne Newell, Professor Emerita |
| 2020/21 | Sunera Thobani | Asian Studies | Dr. Joan Anderson, Professor Emerita |
| 2019/20 | Ira Nadel | English Language and Literatures | Dr. Nancy Gallini, Professor Emeritus |
| 2018/19 | Richard Johnston | Political Science | Dr. Kenneth Carty, Professor Emeritus |
| 2017/18 | Nancy Hermiston | Music | Dr. Martha C. Piper, President Emeritus |
| 2015/16 | David Green | Economics | Dr. Craig Riddell, Professor Emeritus |
| 2014/15 | Patricia A. Shaw | Anthropology | Dr. Michael Kew, Associate Professor Emeritus |
| 2013/14 | Dawn Currie | Sociology | Dr. Valerie Raoul, Professor Emerita |
| 2012/13 | Eric Eich | Psychology | Dr. Richard Tees, Professor Emeritus |
| 2011/12 | Trevor Barnes | Geography | Dr. Olav Slaymaker, Professor Emeritus |
Dean of Arts Faculty Research Award
These awards allow research faculty at the ranks of Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor one semester to concentrate entirely on research without teaching or administrative duties.
Recipients
| Year | Recipient | Title | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | Fatema Amijee Kimberly Bain Peter Hudson Barbara Lee Sebastian Prange Evan Thompson | Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Associate Professor Professor | Philosophy English Geography Social Work Asian Studies Philosophy |
| 2022/23 | Kay Duffy Aynur Kadir Kimberley Huyser Lisa Coulthard | Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Associate Professor Professor | Asian Studies Asian Studies Sociology Theatre & Film |
| 2021/22 | Naveena Naqvi Amanda Cheong Jeffrey Severs Molly Babel | Assistant Professor Assistant Professor Associate Professor Associate Professor | Asian Studies Sociology English Linguistics |
| 2017/18 | Mary Chapman Vin Nardizzi Adheesh Sathaye Xiaojun Li | Full Professor Associate Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor | English English Asian Studies Political Science |
| 2016/17 | Gaby Pailer Anne Murphy Kevin Fisher | Full Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor | CENES Asian Studies CNERS |
| 2015/16 | Thomas Schneider Alexia Bloch Lisa Coulthard Kyle Frackman Shelly Johnson | Full Professor Associate Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor | CNERS Anthropology Theatre & Film CENES Social Work |
| 2014/15 | Liisa Galea Greg Henry Renisa Mawani Gregory Mackie | Full Professor Full Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor | Psychology Geography Sociology English |
| 2013/14 | Barbara Arneil Kirsty Johnston Rumee Ahmed Sebastian Prange | Full Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Assistant Professor | Political Science Theatre & Film CNERS History |
Dean of Arts Mentorship Award
This award celebrates the generativity of exceptional mentors within the Faculty of Arts. It recognizes faculty members with an outstanding commitment to promoting the academic and personal growth of junior colleagues, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students, and who foster a community that is built of integrity, inclusion and respect.
Recipients
| Year | Recipient | Title | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Anita DeLongis Christopher Rea | Professor Professor | Psychology Asian Studies |
| 2023 | Christina Laffin Mary Chapman Mark Turin Patrick Moore Tamara Mitchell | Associate Professor Professor Associate Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor | Asian Studies English Anthropology | Critical Indigenous Studies Anthropology French, Hispanic and Italian Studies |
Dean of Arts Educational Leadership and Innovation Award
This annual award offers faculty at the ranks of Assistant and Associate Professors of Teaching the time to develop innovative approaches to teaching and learning that may not typically be funded through other UBC competitions.
Recipients
| Year | Recipient | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Hessam Dehghani Bronwen Tate John Vigna | Asian Studies Creative Writing Creative Writing |
| 2023 | Brianne Orr-Alvarez Pheroze Unwalla | French, Hispanic, and Italian Studies History |
| 2022 | Strang Burton Antoine Coulombe Richard Arias Hernandez Nina Hewitt Jonathan Lewis Graves Kim Snowden Hsiang-ning Sunnie Wang Qian Wang | Linguistics Social Work School of Information Geography Economics Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Social Justice Asian Studies Asian Studies |
Staff awards (Arts)
Dean’s Award for Staff Excellence
This annual award recognizes exceptional staff contributions in executing the academic mission of the Faculty of Arts through support in administrative, technical, and other specialized areas.
The Dean’s Award for Staff Excellence is open to all staff in Arts and includes an engraved plaque and a $1,500 cheque. Awards will be presented at the staff luncheon in December.
Recipients
| Year | Award Recipient | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Alicia Warkentin Anna Jubilo Szu Shen Daniel Pugh Borja Brown | Gender, Race, Sexuality and Social Justice Arts Co-op Program Asian Canadian and Asian Migration Studies Arts ISIT Theatre and Film |
| 2022 | Christine Graham Min Ji Kang Sheri Pak Andrea Tuele | Social Work French, Hispanic, and Italian Studies Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies Art History, Visual Art, and Theory |
| 2021 | Heather Tam Cam Cronin Kathryn Stagg Jonathan Lee Nick Smolinski | Public Humanities Hub Theatre and Film Dean's Office Arts Advising Dean's Office |
| 2020 | Angela Tardif Tara Pike Vincent Kujala Kevin Chung Janet Mui Jennifer Suratos Julie Walchli | VSE MOA Geography Arts ISIT History FYIP Arts Co-op |
| 2019 | May Chan Maija Norman Maria Smith | Sociology Asian Studies Economics |
| 2018 | Andrea Yan Erika Yep Sandra Norris | Journalism Philosophy English |
| 2017 | Jana Tyner Diane Smyth | Belkin Art Gallery CENES |
| 2016 | Nancy Campbell Anne Coates | Arts Academic Advising Economics |
Staff awards (UBC)
UBC presents the President’s Service Awards for Excellence and other staff awards annually, to recognize staff members who demonstrate outstanding achievement and excellence within the UBC community.
President’s Service Award for Excellence
The President’s Service Award for Excellence is the top award presented to UBC staff in recognition of excellence in personal achievements and contributions to UBC and to the vision and goals of the University.
Arts recipients
| Year | Recipient | Position/title | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | PJ Rayner | Curriculum Consultant and Educational Strategist | Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology |
| 2016 | Deb Pickman | Communications and Marketing Manager | UBC Arts & Culture District |
| 2015 | Kristin Sopotiuk | Assistant to the Department Head | Sociology |
| 2012 | Rose Harper | Program Assistant | Arts One and CAP |
| 2011 | Carol Mayer | Curator (Oceania & Africa) | Museum of Anthropology |
| 2010 | Gerald Vanderwoude | Administrator & Business Manager | Theatre & Film |
President’s Staff Awards
The President’s Staff Awards at the Vancouver campus recognize the personal achievements and contributions that staff make to UBC, and to the vision and goals of the University.
Arts recipients
| Year | Category | Recipient | Position/title | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Enhancing the UBC Experience | Angela Kaija | Administration Manager | English |
| 2019 | Community Engagement | Salma Mawani | Administration Manager | Museum of Anthropology |
| 2019 | Emerging Leadership | Hilary Geise | Administration Manager | SPPGA |
| 2018 | Community Engagement | Lindsay Marsh | Program & Communications Manager | SPPGA |
| 2016 | Community Engagement | Tamara Baldwin | Associate Director | ORICE |
| 2015 | Leadership | Julie Wagemakers | Deputy Director | Liu Institute for Global Issues |
| 2015 | Creativity and Innovation | Christine Offer | Artistic Presenting Manager | Chan Centre |
| 2014 | Enhancing the UBC Experience | Sandy Lapsky | Administrator | Geography |
| 2010 | Enhancing the UBC Experience | Dominique Yupangco | Web & Systems Coordinator | English |
| 2009 | Enhancing the UBC Experience | Karen Young | Undergraduate Program Advisor | Geography |
Student awards (Arts)
Dean’s Reception for Graduating Student Leaders
The Dean of Arts hosts an annual reception to recognize and celebrate soon-to-be Arts graduates who have dedicated themselves as leaders and have made an impact during their time at UBC.