The Principal’s Staff Awards are an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the UBC Okanagan staff members and teams who go above and beyond—those whose dedication, creativity and leadership make our campus a better place for everyone.
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Principal’s Staff Awards across five categories:
- Collaborative Excellence (Team)—Celebrating teams or groups that exemplify collaboration, positivity, and community spirit.
- Creativity and Innovation (Individual or Team)—Celebrating individuals or teams who consistently demonstrate impactful creativity and innovation in a recent (i.e., past two years) project, initiative, service, or process.
- Emerging Leadership (Individual)—Celebrating individuals who consistently demonstrate leadership through actions, initiative, and voice—not through a formal leadership position*. (*Position where no staff report to them)
- Leadership (Individual)—recognizes individuals who consistently demonstrate outstanding leadership that goes beyond a formal role.
- Nurture a Strong and Vibrant UBC Community (Individual or Team)—recognizes individuals or teams who have strengthened and enriched the UBC community through: exceptional service; by advancing equity and inclusion; and/or by fostering the wellbeing of students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Who can nominate
All UBC Okanagan students, faculty, and staff are welcome and encouraged to submit a nomination. You don’t need to be in a leadership role to recognize someone who has made a difference — nominations from peers are just as valued.
Key dates
Nominations open: April 15, 2026
Nominations close: June 5, 2026 at 4 pm
Eligibility & how to nominate
Visit the Principal’s Staff Awards webpage for full eligibility details, award criteria, nomination materials, and tips for submitting a strong nomination.
Questions
Contact Human Resources at ubco.hr@ubc.ca.
Help us celebrate the people who make UBC Okanagan thrive—submit your nomination today.