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Awards for Excellence
Dean of Graduate Studies Awards for Excellence
The Dean of Graduate Studies Awards for Excellence recognize outstanding contributions to graduate education at SFU with a particular focus on inclusive excellence, upholding Truth and Reconciliation and supporting the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.
Supervision
The award for supervision recognizes faculty members who excel in the mentorship of graduate students. Eligible awardees include SFU faculty.
Leadership
The award for leadership celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to leadership in graduate student development and the graduate student enterprise. Eligible awardees include SFU faculty.
Service
The award for service is presented to a member of the University's staff and a graduate student who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the graduate student journey.
Who can nominate?
Nominations can come from graduate students, staff and/or faculty members.
2025 Nomination Deadline
Nominations are due May 15, 11:59 PM
Nominate a faculty member for:
Supervision Award →
Leadership Award →
Nominate a staff member or graduate student for:
See Supervision Award Winners
See Leadership Award Winners
See Service Award Winners