UPEI annually acknowledges individuals for their outstanding contributions to the success of the University. The awards are valued at $1,000 each and given in recognition of the excellence of faculty, librarians, clinical veterinary professionals, clinical nursing instructors, sessional instructors, and staff.

The awards will be presented during a Celebration of Colleagues to be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026 in the UPEI Performing Arts Centre. 

Nominations are now open! This is your opportunity to celebrate the people and achievements that make a meaningful impact at UPEI. Please submit your nomination by Friday, February 27, 2026, by completing the online nomination form. 

Questions can be directed to universityawards@upei.ca.

For further details on the awards and the nomination process, please visit University Awards of Excellence.