Recognizing all faculty members’ contributions to education, research, clinical care, and administration in Northern Ontario, NOSM University acknowledges the faculty’s integral role in achieving the university’s mission of “innovative education and research for a healthier North.” The NOSM University strategic plan fosters excellent faculty relations while articulating how contributions to education, research, clinical care, and administration enrich faculty members’ careers as clinical and non-clinical academicians.

Encouraging NOSM University faculty to incorporate research, teaching, and other scholarly pursuits into daily activities and encourage research collaboration across programs and divisions promotes an environment that will enhance the quality of education, increase research output, increase grant funding, and align research initiatives with NOSM University’s mission and values.

To achieve this goal, the NOSM University Faculty Awards of Excellence and Scholarship annually rewards individuals with faculty appointments within the Clinical, Human, and Medical Sciences Divisions to recognize their unique contributions.

Learn more about the Faculty Awards of Excellence and Scholarship and how to submit a nomination. Nominations are now open and close on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST.

Each year, we ask learners and members of our clinical community to submit nominations for our Preceptor Awards to recognize those who have gone above and beyond in providing exceptional experiences to learners. There are five (5) award categories.

Award Categories:

1. Innovative Preceptor Award – A preceptor who embraces innovation in providing clinical learning experiences. This award will recognize an educator/therapist who is prepared to do things differently, “innovatively”, in order to meet the needs of the learner.
2. Inter-professional Collaborator – An individual who is recognized by their peers and learners for being a good collaborator or leader of Inter-professional Learning.
3. Commitment to Clinical Education – A preceptor who demonstrates commitment towards the clinical education of health science professional learners in the North as evidenced by being a frequent and willing participant, supporter and champion of clinical education.
4. Northern Ambassador – A preceptor who is recognized for being a strong ambassador for their community, and who creates a welcoming environment for learners of all disciplines.
5. Academic Excellence – An individual who consistently participates in or contributes to scholarly activities, including research, mentorship, academic instruction or other related works.

Learn more about the Health Sciences Preceptor Awards and how to submit a nomination. 

Each year, you and your fellow alumni demonstrate exemplary service and commitment to health care, medical education, and research in Northern Ontario and across the country. The Alumni Awards will recognize the achievements of some of our most accomplished graduates from all NOSM University programs.

Nominations are now open in three categories:

• Rising Star Award – for early-career alumni making an impact.

• Distinguished Alumni Award – for alumni demonstrating long-term excellence.

• Honorary Alumni Award – for a non-graduate who exemplifies NOSM University’s vision, mission, and values and has made significant contributions to the University, the Northern Ontario health-care community, and the medical profession.

Nominations are now open and close on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST.

View the full awards criteria and nominations details.