Laurier Awards for Teaching Excellence open for the 2021 nomination period

Wilfrid Laurier University’s commitment to academic excellence is realized through student teachers, faculty members and staff who make significant contributions to the learning experience of Laurier students through teaching innovation and mentorship.

Nominations are now being accepted for the Student Teaching Award of Excellence and the Donald F. Morgenson Awards for Teaching Excellence, sponsored by Teaching and Learning at Laurier.

The Laurier Student Teaching Award of Excellence has three categories, including undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students, that recognize students who demonstrate excellence through teaching, mentoring and leadership and positively impact the learning and development of Laurier students.

Teaching activities that demonstrate a nominee’s commitment to supporting student learning at Laurier include but are not limited to:

• leading tutorials and seminars
• lab demonstrations
• teaching in a one-on-one setting
• mentoring and/or coaching others
• providing student feedback

Nomination Detail

To self-nominate or to nominate another student teacher, please complete the nomination form, including the nominee’s name and department and a brief description of how the nominee’s teaching contributions have positively impacted student learning at Laurier.

If you are interested in nominating a faculty member and would like information about eligibility and nomination requirements for the Donald F. Morgenson Awards for Teaching Excellence, email teachingawards@wlu.ca.