Awards of Excellence
The President’s Award of Excellence for Support Staff recognizes outstanding contributions to the University of Manitoba’s mission and goals during a career at the university.
Joanne Dyer, administration
The Leadership Award recognizes a staff member who has inspired collaborations and creativity in team members.
Grant McCaughey, environmental health and safety
The Service Award recognizes a high level of initiative, dedication and cooperation in service to students, faculty, staff and the general public.
Gerri Acorn, computer science
Rita Courchaine, Education
Kimberley Wilde, native studies
Nancy Laxdal, physical plant
Guy Jonatschick, electrical and computer engineering
The Team Excellence Award recognizes teams that have provided outstanding service for the benefit of students, departments or the general public.
Faculty of Science office staff team
Physical Plant -safety program implementation team
Honorary Degree Recipients
Fall 2008
Nahlah Ayed – An award-winning journalist, Nahlah Ayed is currently a CBC Television news correspondent based in Beirut, Lebanon.
Gail Asper – One of Canada’s most distinguished community leaders and philanthropists, Gail Asper is the champion behind the drive to establish the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg.
Spring 2009
Martin Brotman – A renowned gastroenterologist and internal medicine researcher, educator and practitioner, Martin Brotman has received numerous commendations for his contributions to the field of gastroenterology.
Sister Elizabeth Davis – Sister Davis has led a life of outstanding contribution to the public through her work as an educator, inspirational speaker and effective health care administrator in Newfoundland.
John Herbert Dirks – A distinguished doctor, educator and scientist, John Dirks has been recognized around the world for his kidney research and academic leadership.
Mark I. Greene – A pioneering cancer researcher, Mark Greene has made significant discoveries that have led to new chemotherapy and radiation therapy treatments.
David Naylor – Currently serving as President of the University of Toronto, David Naylor is an accomplished researcher and educator who played a leading role in creating the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Jim Derksen – A wheelchair user disabled by polio, Jim Derksen has been a champion for the rights of disabled people in Canada for decades.
Kenneth Standing – Internationally renowned for innovations in the field of time-of-flight mass spectrometry as it relates to biomolecules, Kenneth Standing is an accomplished researcher and educator.
Muriel Smith – A passionate advocate for human rights and gender equity, Muriel Smith is respected for her efforts on behalf of social justice around the world.
Freda Ahenakew – An acclaimed researcher, scholar and pioneer in Cree literacy and language teacher, Freda Ahenakew is recognized as a champion in preserving the oral traditions of her people.
Arni Thorsteinson – President of Shelter Canada Properties Limited, Arni Thorsteinson has played a leading role in building and supporting the Winnipeg business and cultural communities.
Wanda Koop – A graduate of the University of Manitoba’s School of Art, Wanda Koop is one of Canada’s most distinguished and inventive artists.
François Ricard – Professor of literature at McGill University, François Ricard is one of the foremost authorities on Gabrielle Roy, one of Canada’s greatest and most beloved authors.
Emeritus Honours
Professors Emeriti
Norman Frohlich, Asper School of Business
Egil Grislis, religion
Fernando Guijon, obstetrics, gynaecology and reproductive science
Godfrey Harding, medical microbiology
Robert Ian Macdonald, Architecture
Gaddehosur N. Ramu, sociology
Alexander Segall, sociology
Charles H. Thomsen, landscape architecture
Barry Trute, Social Work
Distinguished Professor Emeritus
Garry Martin, psychology
President Emeritus
Emőke J.E. Szathmáry
Distinguished Professors
Michael Butler, microbiology
John H. Page, physics and astronomy
Harvey Max Chochinov, psychiatry
Distinguished Service Awards
K. Garry Bolton
Mark Evans
Conrad Wyryzkowski
Teaching Awards
Olive Beatrice Stanton Award for Teaching Excellence
Sergio Carvalho, Asper School of Business
Other Awards
Peter D. Curry Chancellor’s Award
Awarded to individuals who have made distinguished contributions to university governance and/or development.
H. David Graves
Distinguished Alumni Award
Awarded by the Alumni Association to a University of Manitoba graduate of 25 years or more in recognition of distinguished achievement.
Gregg Hanson
Dr. John M. Bowman Memorial Winnipeg Rh Institute Foundation Award
The Dr. John M. Bowman Memorial Winnipeg Rh Institute Foundation Award
Recognizes research accomplishments of senior faculty according to the quality of their research, the impact of the research nationally and internationally, and the distinction brought to the university by the research.
Dr. Digvir Jayas, Associate Vice-President (Research) and Canada Research Chair in Stored-Grain Ecosystems.
Dr. and Mrs. D.R. Campbell Outreach Award
Presented to university staff members who consistently spend countless hours of their own time in community service. This service typically combines professional and scholarly experience with their personal commitment to the people and community around them.
Patrick Choy, biochemistry and medical genetics
Richard A. Holley, food science
Armatage Award
The Robert Charles Armatage Award is given annually by the University of Manitoba Students’ Union to students who are exceptionally involved in student affairs and university governance.
Gurpreet Chahal, Asper School of Business