The CICan Awards of Excellence recognize and promote excellence within Canadian colleges and institutes. The Awards showcase the extraordinary contribution of individuals to their college/institute communities and highlight the role of our institutions in social, cultural and economic development. There are three levels of recognition: Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Call for nominations are now closed.CICan congratulates all recipients of the 2024 Awards of Excellence
2024The Applied Research and Innovation Excellence Award
Gold
Olds College
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
Olds College is one of Canada’s top 10 research colleges. It is known for innovative... Read more
Silver
Conestoga College
Bronze
La Cité
The Leadership Excellence Award for Managerial Staff
Gold
Sustainability Office Team
Thompson Rivers University
A compelling vision led by TRU’s Sustainability Office team is at the heart of why... Read more
Silver
Michele O’Keefe
Niagara College
Bronze
Mélanie Cwikla
Université de Saint-Boniface
The Leadership Excellence Award for Faculty
Gold
Tara-Lyn Dinyer
Mohawk College
Tara-Lyn (Tara) Dinyer is a remarkable educator and an inspiration to everyone she meets. As... Read more
Silver
Marcia Tanaka
Vancouver Community College
Bronze
Laura Maybury
Durham College
The Program Excellence Award
Gold
CityLAB Hamilton Program
Mohawk College
CityLAB is an innovative program between the City of Hamilton, Mohawk College, McMaster University, and... Read more
Silver
Early Childhood Education Program
College of the North Atlantic (CNA)
Bronze
Biomedical Engineering Technology Program
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
The Leadership Excellence Award for Non-Managerial Staff
Gold
Greg Gagnon
Mohawk College
One of Mohawk College’s core values is ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment for all.... Read more
Silver
Alicia Cafferata-Arnett
Red Deer Polytechnic
Bronze
The Centre for Innovation & Teaching Excellence
Medicine Hat College
The Leadership Excellence Award for Students
Gold
Stephania Smith
Algonquin College
Reconnecting with culture is a foundation for Stephania’s advocacy, community and volunteer work at Algonquin... Read more
Silver
Allie Lynch
College of the North Atlantic (CNA)
Bronze
Jesenia Alvarez
St. Lawrence College
The Excellence in Global Engagement Award
Gold
British Columbia Institute of Technology
British Columbia Institute of Technology welcomes over 4,000 students from 110+ countries, enriching its programs... Read more
Silver
Seneca Polytechnic
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
Bronze
Centennial College
The Indigenous Education Excellence Award
Gold
Seneca Polytechnic
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
Seneca Polytechnic signed the CICan Indigenous Education Protocol in 2015 and works with colleges and... Read more
Silver
Cégep John Abbott College
Bronze
Camosun College
The Excellence in Sustainable Development Award
Gold
Confederation College
Confederation College is deeply committed to championing sustainability and has proudly aligned itself with the... Read more
Silver
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Bronze
Durham College
The Excellence in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award
Gold
Lambton College
Lambton College believes that every person should have the opportunity to live a full and... Read more
Silver
Humber College
Bronze
NorQuest College
CICan and TD Insurance
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