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Faculty of Environment Award 2022 Winners

The Faculty of Environment has introduced four annual awards in recognition of faculty and staff for their exceptional contributions and dedication to their field which has led to the enrichment of the Faculty.

This is consistent with the Together for a Sustainable Future Faculty strategic goal of demonstrating “an ethos of caring in all that we do”, and particularly focuses on the commitment to “be a culture that supports educators and celebrates educational excellence.”

Recipients of the awards are recognized in the Teaching, Research, and Service (for both faculty and staff) categories.

The Teaching award recognizes excellence in teaching that has a positive impact on students or education. The recipient of this award uses innovation in their teaching techniques and creates an environment conducive to learning.

This year’s recipient of the Teaching award is Paul McKone, a senior design instructor who has helped shape the Waterloo Unlimited Enrichment Program. He influenced the creation of the Knowledge Integration program where he teaches. McKone’s teaching style is described as lively and inclusive. He utilizes innovative hands-on projects that engage his students and inspires his colleagues.

The Research award is awarded based on both quality and quantity of research that creates an impact or standing within the academy. The recipient will actively participate as an academic citizen and inspire others through knowledge mobilization.

Professor Daniel Scott, the winner of the Research Award is a world-renowned climate researcher. Scott works exclusively on the two-way interactions between climate change and tourism. Recognized as one of the most influential climate scientists globally, Scott is a highly sought-after consultant and is commended for his academic and policy impacts in his field.

In the Service award category, which is for both faculty and staff, the recipients will show strong leadership skills within the university, faculty or unit. In addition, the recipients of the award must have participated in a diverse number of responsibilities that positively impact those Baround them, while also demonstrating an ethos of caring.

Professor Janice Barry, the recipient of this year’s Service award for faculty is known around campus for her inspiring leadership roles as well as her focus on equality, inclusion, and indigenization issues within the planning field. Barry’s dedication to social justice has not only created lasting positive impacts on students but also strengthened the connection between the Faculty and First Nations communities.

Carol Knipe, the Service award winner for staff acts as the Faculty of Environment undergraduate coordinator and is responsible for a

large array of complex responsibilities which she performs with a great degree of skill and diplomacy. Knipe’s contributions include the development and implementation of policy, programs, and curricular matters in which she symbolizes the ethos of caring.

Congratulations to all faculty and staff recipients!