Awards & Honours

The announcement of three new and six renewed Canada Research Chairs at McMaster is part of a national strategy to attract and retain a diverse cadre of world-class researchers.

Ten extraordinary students have been awarded Canada’s premier undergraduate STEM scholarship. 

Bowdish, a professor in the Department of Medicine at McMaster University, is being recognized for her work in promoting health research.

From mentoring hard-of-hearing students to earning a national scholarship, this MBA student is leading with resilience and advocacy.

The award recognizes Lapointe's groundbreaking contributions to shaping Canada’s science and social innovation landscape.

Riar has been selected as a recipient of the Fessenden-Trott Scholarship, recognizing academic excellence, leadership, and community engagement.  

McMaster professor Hendrik Poinar has received the prestigious Sir John William Dawson Medal from the Royal Society of Canada.

In recognition of McMaster's long-standing leadership in Indigenous education, the Mastercard Foundation has made a remarkable $5-million gift to elevate innovation in academic programs, supports and services for Indigenous students at McMaster.

The four new Fellows and three new members of the College of the Royal Society have been recognized for their contributions to their disciplines, and for the excellence and impact of their work.

The award recognizes medical students who have demonstrated outstanding community leadership, superior communication skills and a strong commitment to advancing medical knowledge.

McMaster faculty and staff members are receiving grants for innovative projects that create and integrate free, high quality open textbooks and course materials to improve teaching and learning.

A world-class oncologist, a former deputy prime minister and a visionary in information technology are among those with McMaster ties who have been recognized for their work and contributions.