Our instructors have received national, international and university recognition for their work in the classroom and beyond.
External Teaching Awards
Global Teaching Excellence Award Visit Site
Awarded by the Higher Education Academy in partnership with Times Higher Education, the Global Teaching Excellence Award recognizes McMaster’s long history of providing the best possible learning experience for our students.
3M National Teaching Fellowship Winners
Sponsored by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education and 3M Canada, this national teaching award recognizes exemplary teachers who are also active in promoting excellence in university teaching to others.
The Alan Blizzard Award Winners
This award, which was developed by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, recognizes collaborative projects that increase the effectiveness of student learning.
Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations Teaching and Academic Librarianship Award Winners
OCUFA recognizes outstanding teachers and academic librarians in Ontario who have made exceptional contributions to the higher education community.
Internal Awards
The Paul R. MacPherson Teaching Fellowship WInners
The Paul R. MacPherson Teaching Fellowship was established in 2011 after a generous donation from Paul R. MacPherson. It identifies faculty who have demonstrated exceptional teaching practices and show potential in becoming outstanding educators.
The President’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Teaching and Learning WInners
The President’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Teaching and Learning recognizes those who, through innovation and commitment, have significantly enhances the quality of their students’ learning experience.
MSU Teaching Award Winners
The MSU Teaching Awards were established in 1978 by the McMaster Students Union (MSU) to recognize and encourage excellence in teaching through awards presented on behalf of all MSU members.
Petro-Canada Award Winners
This award, presented in partnership with Petro-Canada, celebrates the achievements of outstanding faculty innovators. The award provides an opportunity to build on the connection between research and teaching by engaging undergraduate students in research.