We do incredible things at—and after—NOSM University.

NOSM University learners make remarkable contributions to the University and their communities and demonstrate exemplary service and commitment to health care, medical education, and research in Northern Ontario. We are proud to acknowledge and celebrate the many accomplishments of our learners.

Learn more about the NOSM University Learner Awards of Excellence and Scholarship and how to submit a nomination. Nominations are now open and close on Friday, January 17, 2025.

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 17, 2025.

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.

We want to hear from you!

• Why are you nominating this alumna/alumnus?
• How has this person excelled and what demonstrates how this nominee is exceptional?
• How do they stand out from their peers as mentors, colleagues, and collaborators?
• What has the nominee achieved outside of their profession through their research, advocacy, volunteerism, or personal interests?
• Are their contributions and achievements based on individual merit or personal commitment, rather than because of their position of employment?
• How does the person nominated make you proud to be connected to NOSM University?
• What personal qualities does the nominee exhibit that makes them an inspiration for students and other alumni?

Nominations can be made by alumni, faculty, learners, staff and community members in two award categories—Rising Star and Distinguished Alumni. An Honorary Alumni award will be awarded to an individual who has not graduated from NOSM University, yet lives the values of the organization. The recipient will be chosen based on recommendations by the Nominations Committee.

The nomination period opens each December.

Learn more about the NOSM University Alumni Awards and how to submit a nomination. 

In 2025, NOSM University learners, staff, and faculty members will again be honoured with the Dr. Sarita Verma Awards for Distinguished Leadership at NOSM University, which were established last year by President Emerita Dr. Sarita Verma.  

The awards will be given to three recipients in the Northwest and three in the Northeast, representing a learner, staff member, and faculty member, respectively. Recipients need not reside in Thunder Bay or Greater Sudbury.  

Nominees must have demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, such as effective communication, collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to NOSM University’s values and mission, and contributed significantly to the betterment of the NOSM University community. Learners, staff, or faculty can nominate their peers for the awards. All current part- and full-time learners, staff, and faculty are eligible.   

Nominate Now

Nomination Deadline: Please complete nominations by January 17, 2025. A selection committee will review nominations and make final decisions by January 24, 2025. 

Submission: The nomination and all accompanying documents must be submitted using this online form.  

Questions: Please email externalrelations@nosm.ca.