Our programs, leadership, teaching, and marketing have been recognized with a variety of awards of excellence.
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Program Awards
| Year | Program | Award |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Global Academics Internship Program (GAIP) | Canadian Association for University Continuing Education (CAUCE) Program Excellence Award Non-Credit Programming Over 48 Hours |
| 2014 | UBC/DAA Award of Achievement in Digital Analytics | UPCEA (The University Professional & Continuing Education Association) Outstanding Non-Credit Program; National |
| 2013 | UBC/DAA Award of Achievement in Digital Analytics | UPCEA (The University Professional & Continuing Education Association) Outstanding Non-Credit Program; West Region |
| 2013 | UBC Certificate in International Development | UPCEA (The University Professional & Continuing Education Association) International Program Excellence Award |
| 2012 | UBC Certificate in Immigration: Laws, Policies and Procedures | Canadian Association for University Continuing Education (CAUCE) Program Excellence Award |
| 2011 | Certificate in Decision Making for Climate Change | Canadian Association for University Continuing Education (CAUCE) Program Excellence Award |
| 2011 | UBC Certificate in Business Analysis | Canadian Association for University Continuing Education (CAUCE) Program Excellence Award |
| 2010 | UBC/UW Summer Institute in Sustainability | Canadian Association for University Continuing Education (CAUCE) Program Excellence Award - International |
| 2009 | UBC/UW Summer Institute in Sustainability | North American University Continuing Education Association (UCEA) West Region Outstanding Programming Award Noncredit |
| 2009 | UBC Certificate in Entertainment Administration | Canadian Association for University Continuing Education (CAUCE) Program Excellence Award |
| 2009 | UBC Certificate in International Development | Canadian Association for University Continuing Education (CAUCE) Program Excellence Award |
| 2008 | Understanding Wine Program | Canadian Association for University Continuing Education (CAUCE) Program Excellence Award |
| 2008 | Network Administration and Security Professional Certificate | Canadian Association for University Continuing Education (CAUCE) Program Excellence Award |
| 2007 | Award of Achievement in Web Analytics | Canadian Association for University Continuing Education (CAUCE) Program Excellence Award |
| 2007 | ESL Conversation Facilitators Program | Canadian Association for University Continuing Education (CAUCE) Program Excellence Award |
| 2006 | UBC Certificate in Project Management | Canadian Association for University Continuing Education (CAUCE) Program Excellence Award |
| 2006 | UBC Certificate in Aboriginal Health Care Administration (AHCAP) | North American University Continuing Education Association (UCEA) Outstanding Program Award Canadian Association for University Continuing Education (CAUCE) Program Excellence Award |
Marketing Awards
Canadian Association for University Continuing Education (CAUCE) Marketing Awards of Excellence
University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) Marketing Awards.
Web Marketing Association (WMA) Internet Advertising Competition (IAC)
| Year | Association | Category | Material |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | CAUCE | Digital Advertising | UBC Certificate in Biomedical Visualization and Communication |
| 2021 | CAUCE | Advertising – Online (Paid) | Fall Acquisition Campaign - UBC Certificate in Organizational Coaching |
| 2020 | UPCEA | Crisis Management Marketing Award | One Hour @ UBC Community Lecture Series |
| 2020 | CAUCE | Advertising – Broadcast & Video | Languages Program Videos |
| 2019 | UPCEA | Most Improved | Community Programs - Liberal Arts & Sciences |
| 2019 | UPCEA | Miscellaneous Interactive Media | ELI 50th Anniversary Campaign |
| 2019 | UPCEA | Streaming/On-demand Content (Videos) | Future Global Leaders Videos |
| 2019 | CAUCE | Marketing Stream Best in Show | Community Programs - Liberal Arts and Sciences |
| 2019 | CAUCE | Marketing Campaign Budget Under $1,000 | Community Programs - Liberal Arts and Sciences |
| 2018 | UPCEA | Marketing Stream Best in Show | UBC Future Global Leaders |
| 2018 | UPCEA | Strategic Recruitment Marketing Plan | UBC Future Global Leaders |
| 2017 | CAUCE | Advertising - Online | Test Preparation Campaign |
| 2016 | UPCEA | Most Improved | English Language Institute Brochure |
| 2016 | CAUCE | Print Publications - Small | English Language Institute Brochure |
| 2015 | UPCEA | Streaming/On-demand Content | Experience University Life at UBC Video |
| 2015 | CAUCE | Website | UBC Continuing Studies Website |
| 2015 | CAUCE | Members' Choice; Website | UBC Continuing Studies Website |
| 2015 | CAUCE | Advertising – Print | English Communication Skills |
| 2014 | Education Digital Marketing Awards | Website | UBC Continuing Studies Website |
| 2014 | UPCEA | Website | UBC Continuing Studies Website |
| 2014 | UPCEA | Most Improved | UBC Continuing Studies Website |
| 2014 | UPCEA | General catalog or tabloid: 4 colors throughout | Fall 2013 Course Calendar |
| 2014 | UPCEA | Miscellaneous Print Pieces | Writing Programs Bookmark |
| 2014 | CAUCE | Members' Choice; Website | Continue Your Story Microsite |
| 2014 | CAUCE | Print Publications: Small | Business and Professional Communication Brochure |
| 2013 | UPCEA | Interactive Media | Continue Your Story Microsite |
| 2013 | Education Digital Marketing Awards | Website or Microsite | Continue Your Story Microsite |
| 2013 | WMA | Outstanding Website | Continue Your Story Microsite |
| 2011 | UPCEA | Print Publications: General Catalog, 3+ colours | UBC Continuing Studies Winter and Spring 2011 Calendar |
| 2011 | UPCEA | Print Publications: Booklet, 3+ colours | Writing Centre Fall and Winter 2010/11 Brochure |
| 2011 | UPCEA | Print Publications: Postcard | Language Programs Postcard |
| 2011 | CAUCE | Brochure | Writing Centre Fall & Winter 2010/11 Brochure |
| 2011 | CAUCE | Other Printed Materials/Collateral | Languages 2011 Postcard |
| 2010 | UPCEA | Print Publications: Booklet, 3+ colors | Writing Centre Spring/Summer 2009 Brochure |
| 2010 | UPCEA | Promotion/Publicity: Media Release | Mandarin Translation Course Media Release |
| 2010 | UPCEA | Print Publications: Annual/ Anniversary/ Special Report/Magazine | UBC Continuing Studies 2008/09 Highlights Booklet |
| 2010 | UPCEA | Miscellaneous: Print pieces | English Language Institute 40th Anniversary Invitation |
| 2010 | UPCEA | Miscellaneous: Most improved | Centre for Intercultural Communication Rack Cards |
| 2010 | CAUCE | Postcard | UBC Certificate in Intercultural Studies Rack Card "Connections" |
| 2010 | CAUCE | Collateral Materials | English Language Institute 40th Anniversary Invitation |
| 2010 | CAUCE | Other Printed Materials | UBC Continuing Studies 2008/09 Highlights Booklet |
| 2010 | CAUCE | Major Brochure | Writing Centre Spring/Summer 2009 Brochure |
| 2009 | UCEA | Print Publications: Booklet, 3+ colors | Technology, Media, Professional Programs Booklet |
| 2009 | UCEA | Promotion/Publicity: Public Relations Event | Life and Career Centre |
| 2009 | UCEA | Visual Identification: Single image logo | CAUCE 2009 Conference Logo |
| 2009 | UCEA | Campaign: Mixed Media | Test Preparation Course Licensing Material |
| 2009 | UCEA | Campaign: Mixed Media | CAUCE 2009 Conference |
| 2009 | UCEA | Miscellaneous: Print pieces | Aboriginal Health and Community Administration Rack Card |
| 2009 | CAUCE | Postcard | Aboriginal Health and Community Administration Rack Card |
| 2009 | CAUCE | Major Brochure | Writing Centre Spring/Summer 2008 Brochure |
| 2008 | UCEA | Print Publications: Postcard, 3+ colours | Fashion Business Workshop |
| 2007 | UCEA | Print Publications: Poster | Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Poster |
| 2007 | UCEA | Print Publications: Booklet, 3+ colours | Languages, Cultures and Travel Fall 2006/Winter 2007 Brochure |
| 2007 | UCEA | Print Publications: General catalog or tabloid, 3+ colours | Winter/Spring 2007 Course Calendar |
| 2006 | UCEA | Logo implementation | Continuing Studies Logo |
| 2006 | UCEA | Booklet, 3+ colours | Open Minds: Continuing Education in Review |
| 2006 | CAUCE | Print Advertising | Opera Companion Series |
| 2006 | CAUCE | Marketing Campaign | UBC Life and Career Centre Rebranding |
| 2006 | CAUCE | Major Brochure | Open Minds: Continuing Education in Review |
Leadership Awards
| Name | Award |
|---|---|
| Tracey Rossignol | Associate Director, Marketing Strategy Carolynne Ciceri Award September 2020: Recipient of the Carolynne Ciceri Award for Outstanding Contribution to the UBC Communications Community. |
| Jane Hutton | Former Associate Vice President, UBC Continuing Studies Honorary Membership, Canadian Association for University Continuing Education May 2009: Presented for her outstanding contribution to continuing education in Canada. |
| Tony Bates | Former Director of Distance Education and Technology Honorary Doctor of Letters, Laurentian University June 2001: Presented for his many years of contribution and dedication to online learning and distance education. |
| Mackie Chase | Former Director of the UBC Continuing Studies Centre for Intercultural Communication Excellence in Teaching Award, University Continuing Education Association April 2001: Presented for her outstanding teaching, course development, mentoring of students and service to continuing education. |
| Ruth Sigal | Former Director of the UBC Continuing Studies Women's Resources Centre YWCA Life Achievement Award May 2001: Presented for her work as Director of the Women's Resources Centre and for her service with the Vancouver Crisis Centre and Suicide Assessment Follow-up Evaluation and Research program at VGH. UBC President Service Award for Excellence May 2001: Presented for her outstanding contribution to UBC and campus life. |
| Walter Uegama | Former Associate Vice President, UBC Continuing Studies Honorary Membership, Canadian Association for University Continuing Education May 2001: Presented for his outstanding contribution to continuing education in Canada. |
Teaching Awards
Introduced in 2009, the UBC Continuing Studies John K. Friesen Excellence in Teaching Award is presented annually to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to outstanding teaching, course development, mentoring of students, and service to continuing education. Recipients are selected by a UBC jury based on nomination submissions prepared by UBC Continuing Studies program directors.
| Name | Year of Award | UBC Continuing Studies Area of Instruction |
|---|---|---|
| Janice Pulley | 2016 | Writing Centre |
| Rochelle Grayson | 2015 | Technology, Media and Professional Programs |
| Ann Rice | 2014 | Life and Career Programs |
| Jennifer Van Evra | 2013 | Writing Centre |
| Leslie Anne Harland | 2012 | Community Programs |
| Mary Kletchko | 2011 | Technology, Media and Professional Programs |
| Jim Hope | 2010 | Technology, Media and Professional Programs |
| Sally McLean | 2009 |
Centre for Intercultural Communication |
Literature Award
University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA)
| Year | Award | Book |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | UPCEA Phillip E. Frandson Award Honorable Mention |
Transformations: A History of UBC Continuing Studies |