This third-annual event recognizes recipients of the Faculty Excellence Awards, highlighting excellence in scholarly teaching, service and scholarship. Awards were presented across three categories: Teaching and Learning Awards, Research Recognition Awards and the Distinguished Faculty Awards the highest form of faculty recognition at Mount Royal. This year, nearly 50 nominations were submitted, reflecting the strength and breadth of work across the university and making for a highly competitive adjudication process.
2026 Faculty Excellence Award Recipients from left to right, back row: Katherine Bright, PhD, Tamara Jenkins, Eric Chalmers, PhD, Adam Humeniuk, PhD, Felix Nwaishi, PhD, Olurotimi Akinsanmi; front row: Christopher Grignard, PhD, Nausheen Sadiq, PhD, Randy Connolly, Laurie Matiation, Alexandria Farmer, and Leda Stawnychko, PhD. Adrian Shellard/Mount Royal University
"Our faculty are at the heart of what makes Mount Royal a student-centred university, advancing learning and generating knowledge in ways that have meaningful impact," said Dr. Chad London, provost and vice-president, Academic.
This year's recipients reflect the breadth and depth of teaching excellence across Mount Royal. From advancing innovative, inclusive and research-integrated teaching to leading interdisciplinary research and strengthening connections between classroom, community and profession, their work is shaping meaningful student learning and extending the university's impact locally and globally.
