Professor Angela Colantonio Receives JJ Berry Smith Award for Doctoral Supervision

Congratulations to Dr. Angela Colantonio, Director of the Rehabilitation Sciences Institute and Professor in the Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, on being awarded a 2024 JJ Berry Smith Doctoral Supervision Award in recognition of her exceptional graduate student mentorship.  

The esteemed JJ Berry Smith Doctoral Supervision Award, administered by the School of Graduate Studies, recognizes outstanding performance in the multiple roles associated with supervising graduate students.

To be considered for this honour, faculty require a minimum of 15 years of demonstrated excellence in the following areas:

• Guiding students to excel academically and develop strong academic integrity;
• Providing a supportive environment;
• Introducing students to the wider scope of the discipline and relevant communities of scholars;
• Encouraging students to participate in professional development; and
• Leading a research environment that is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Award recipients will receive a certificate, a travel or conference grant for a student, and will have their name inscribed on a plaque housed at the School of Graduate Studies.