The Office of the Vice-President Academic and Provost holds each year a series of competitions to recognize the outstanding contributions of faculty members. The following table provides the necessary information about these competitions and the deadlines to submit an application.
| Prize/Award | Start date | End date |
| Part-Time Professor of the Year Award | October | |
| Distinguished University Professor | November | January |
| Policy 94 on the Pro-Active Recruitment of Women Professors | November | January |
| Excellence in Education Prizes | February | April |