The Faculty of Health recognizes and celebrates graduate students in teaching assistant roles who have demonstrated a strong commitment to the learning and personal growth of students, have exhibited clear communication skills, have positively influenced students and demonstrate sensitivity to students' needs.

The award nominations are submitted by course instructors and students who vouch for the teaching assistant’s abilities, enthusiasm and integrity.

The winners of the Spring 2026 term Faculty of Health Teaching Assistant Awards are:

Hua-Bin Lin

Hua-Bin Lin

Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences

Raquel Watkis.

Raquel Watkis

School of Public Health Sciences

David Pulgarin-Mesa.

David Pulgarin-Mesa

Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies

To see past recipients or to learn more about how to nominate a TA for the upcoming term, visit the Faculty of Health Teaching Assistant Award page.