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May 13, 2026

Faculty of Arts Awards and Celebration of Excellence 2026

Event honours the impact of teachers, researchers, creators and administrators at U²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù and beyond

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Ian Harker, Faculty of Arts

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Faculty of Arts awards winners. Tim Lee

The  honours outstanding members of the Arts community whose work advances creativity, scholarship, leadership and positive change at the University of ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù and beyond.

Held April 28, 2026, at the MacEwan Hall Ballroom, this year’s celebration recognized 17 individuals and teams whose contributions reflect the Arts’ priorities of connection; digital futures; health and wellness; and justice, equity and transformation.

"The Arts Awards offer a fitting and celebratory close to our academic year. It is an opportunity to honour the achievements, diversity and strengths within our teaching, research, creative and administrative community," said interim dean Dr. Leslie Reid, MSc'97, PhD'03.

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2026 award recipients (highlights)

Creativity Awards

Creativity Award in Connection, Community and Culture

All winners are pictured with Leslie Reid and Charles Tepperman.

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Impact Awards

Connection, Community and Culture

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Digital Futures

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Health and Wellness

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Leadership/Mentorship Awards

Justice, Equity and Transformation

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Career Achievement

Digital Futures

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Health and Wellness

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Yung Gunz Drummers perform during the 2026 Faculty of Arts Awards and Celebration of Excellence.

Tim Lee

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