Join us to celebrate another successful conference

Fellows Recognition – 2025-2026

We will begin the evening by honouring participants in our Fellows program  SALTISE is immensely proud of these educators who have taken part in the program; they embody the ideals of professional growth and collaborative learning. Learn more about the Fellows program here.

SALTISE Innovator Awards 2026

Congratulations to the SALTISE Awardees!

It gives us great pleasure to announce the recipients of this year’s SALTISE awards. These awards honour individuals within our Community who represent models of outstanding dedication and exemplary instructional practices.

2026 SALTISE Lifetime Achievement Award – Carol Hawthorne (Concordia University)

Carol Hawthorne has played a key role in advancing educational development and strengthening institutional collaboration within the SALTISE community. She brings a wealth of experience in facilitated faculty development, with her connection to SALTISE beginning when she moved into the role of Curriculum Developer at Concordia University. Working closely with then CTL Director Rob Cassidy (2017–2019), she supported faculty across disciplines in new program development while helping to expand and deepen CTL’s collaboration with SALTISE. In the following years and until 2023, Carol would serve as Interim Director of the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL), where she led a wide range of faculty development initiatives. She developed professional learning opportunities for educators at all career stages through workshops, bootcamps, online self‑directed modules, faculty interest groups, and more. Throughout this period, she ensured that the relationship between CTL and SALTISE not only remained strong but evolved into a sustainable and enduring partnership.

Best Practices & Pedagogical Innovators Award

Instructors (College & University), Pedagogical Counsellors (College) & Educational Developers (University)

• Award for College Instructors: Tania Peres, John Abbott College (Chemistry)
• Award for University Instructors: Jasmin Chahal, McGill University (Microbiology and Immunology)
• Award for Pedagogical Counsellors College Level: Patti Kingsmill, Vanier College (Pedagogical Support and Innovation)
• Award for Educational Developers University Level: Jasmine Parent, McGill University (Teaching and Academic Programs (TAP))

Students as Educational Innovators Award

Undergraduate, College or Continuing Education Student, Graduate Student and Honourable Mention

• Award for Undergraduate, College or Continuing Education Student: Emily Foxman, McGill University (Department: Anatomy and Cell Biology)
• Award for Graduate Student: Emma Tomiuk, McGill University (Computer Science)
• Honourable Mention for Graduate Student: Heather Pearson, McGill University (Educational and Counselling Psychology)

We are proud to call them our colleagues!