Awards Database
Medical Education and Teaching Awards
About
The Temerty Faculty of Medicine is home to some of the world’s foremost medical educators and education researchers and scholars. We are proud of the passion, commitment and innovation that our faculty members bring to their diverse roles, and we celebrate their achievements in a number of ways.
Our Faculty offers over 50 internal awards to recognize significant contributions to medical education across the medical education continuum. We also nominate outstanding faculty and staff members for prestigious institutional, provincial, national and international awards. We recognize award recipients annually at the Education Achievement Celebration, an evening ceremony hosted by the Vice Dean, Medical Education.
How to use this database
Use the database below to find education-focused awards offered at the Faculty, University, national, and international levels. More than one filter can be applied in each of the criteria below.
If you are unsure about the suitability of a given candidate for an award, please book a consultation with the Research, Awards & Honours Officer in the Office of the Vice Dean, Medical Education. This database is updated regularly. Where there is any discrepancy between the database information and the linked award criteria, refer to the award criteria.
When to submit nominations
Nominations for most awards occur in two cycles: Fall (opens in mid-September) and Spring (opens in mid-March). You can filter by cycle below. To receive the call for nominations, sign up to our medical education awards mailing list.
Nominations for fall-cycle awards are now open! Deadline to nominate is Dec 14, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
Select the "Fall" filter under "Awards Cycle" below to explore available awards.
Medical Education & Teaching Awards Database
Excellence in Undergraduate Laboratory Teaching in Life Sciences
This award is for excellence in teaching, coordination, and/or development of undergraduate laboratory-based courses in Arts and Science offered by the basic science departments in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine.
Type: Individual
Financial prize: Yes
Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching in Life Sciences
This award is for excellence in teaching, coordination, and/or development of undergraduate lecture or seminar courses in Arts and Science offered by the basic science departments in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine.
Type: Individual
Financial prize: Yes
Fred Fallis Award in Online Learning
Recognizes an individual or group who has demonstrated innovation and excellence in virtual learning that enables access to CPD for health care practitioners for whom barriers exist to engaging in traditional CPD programs.
Type: Individual of Group
Financial prize: No
Helen P. Batty Awards for Excellence and Achievement in Faculty Development
Recognizes an individual within the Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto who has contributed to the field of Faculty Development over a sustained and significant length of time (over 5 years). This individual has had impact in the field and practice of Faculty Development as a whole, at the local, national, and international level.
Type: Individual
Financial prize: Yes
Helen P. Batty Awards for Excellence and Achievement in Faculty Development
Recognizes outstanding faculty development program within the Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto which led to the enhancement of faculty members’ teaching, education, administration, leadership, scholarship, and/or advocacy knowledge, skills, or attitudes.
Type: Group
Financial prize: Yes
Helen P. Batty Awards for Excellence and Achievement in Faculty Development
Recognizes sustained excellence in teaching in faculty development over a significant period of time (minimum 5 years) – ultimately leading to the enhancement of instruction, career development, professionalism, inter-professionalism, and / or health professional leadership.
Type: Individual
Financial prize: Yes
Ivan Silver Innovation Award
Recognizes an innovative CPD initiative developed and delivered by a University of Toronto faculty member or team that has demonstrated an impact on health professionals’ performance or improved health outcomes.
Type: Individual or Group
Financial prize: No
Ivy Oandasan Leadership Award of Merit for Outstanding Contributions in Advancing IPE
This award honours excellence in interprofessional education. It recognizes a leader either community-based, hospital-based or university-based whose unique and innovative contribution has had a significant impact on interprofessional education at the University of Toronto.
Type: Individual
Financial prize: No
Jana Lazor Emerging Leader in Faculty Development Award
This award recognizes an emerging leader who demonstrates excellence and dedication to faculty development within health professions education at the University of Toronto. The recipient’s approach to faculty development should be marked by innovation, creativity, and compassionate leadership, as well as by the enthusiasm they bring to every teaching and learning encounter. By cultivating psychologically safe and inclusive spaces, they ensure that every voice is heard and valued. Their efforts help others enhance their effectiveness as educators, contributing to a culture of excellence in health professions education.
Type: Individual
Financial prize: No
Long Term Contributions to CPD Award
This award recognizes outstanding long-term contributions of administrative and professional services staff members to continuing professional development programs in or affiliated with the Temerty Faculty of Medicine or TAHSN member hospitals.
Type: Individual
Financial prize: No