Nominate an outstanding researcher for the Speaker Research Medal!
We are excited to announce that nominations are now open for the Speaker Medal for Distinguished Research, Scholarship or Performance – one of the University’s highest honours. This prestigious award celebrates the central role of research, scholarship and performance in shaping ULethbridge’s mission and recognizes academic staff who excel in these areas.
New this year:
Eligibility for the Speaker Medal will now alternate annually between two broad disciplinary categories:
* Social Sciences, Humanities, and Fine Arts * Natural Sciences and Health Disciplines
For the 2026 competition, nominations are open to all Social Sciences, Humanities, and Fine Arts faculty who are either currently full- or part-time employed at ULethbridge, as well as to retired academic staff members with a contract agreement.
Nominations are due February 2, 2026. For more information, please consult the ORIS website. https://www.ulethbridge.ca/research/speaker-research-medal-guidelines