UPEI annually acknowledges individuals for their outstanding contributions to the success of the university.

The awards are valued at $1,000 each and given in recognition of excellence of faculty, librarians, clinical veterinary professionals, clinical nursing instructors, sessional instructors, and staff members.

• University Teaching Excellence Award
• University Research Excellence Award
• University Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Supervision
• University Award for Exemplary Service
• University Ambassador Award
• University Award for Support of Student Success

The University Awards Committee is chaired by the Director of Human Resources; and is composed of the Vice-President, Academic and Research; the Vice-President, People and Culture; two (2) faculty members appointed annually by the Vice-President, Academic and Research; and, two (2) staff members appointed annually by the Vice-President, People and Culture. The University Awards Committee reviews applications and recommends award recipients to the President. 

The Terms of Reference for each award sets out the description, eligibility, criteria, and guidelines used by the Committee. For more information, please visit each award page.

Nominations are now open! Submit your nomination by Friday, February 28, 2025 to universityawards@upei.ca.

The University Awards of Excellence will be presented at a gathering of faculty and staff in May each year. 

Past recipients

2025 University Awards of Excellence
2024 University Awards of Excellence