The University of Ottawa established annual Excellence in Education Prizes in June 2002. The prizes recognize educators of exceptional quality.
For 2005-2006, deans are invited to send nominations to the Office of the Vice-President Academic by March 1st, 2006.
Criteria include outstanding teaching while maintaining a solid research program. Each of the prize winners receives $7,000 to be used for research on innovative teaching development, up to an additional $3,000 for supplementary duties associated with teaching development as well as a plaque.
