President's Award for Teaching Excellence Recipients
The President’s Award for Teaching Excellence recognizes an outstanding TMU educator who has demonstrated continuing teaching excellence and who has made contributions to advancing teaching and learning at TMU.
The award recipient will receive a certificate of recognition and a one-time monetary award payment of $3,000 (subject to applicable deductions).
Key criteria: Teaching
2025 recipient
Sean Wise
Ted Rogers School of Management
Dr. Sean Wise, a professor of Entrepreneurship at the Ted Rogers School of Management, has revolutionized entrepreneurial education at TMU and beyond. Through his innovative programs, including *100 Steps 2 Startup* and the *Naked Entrepreneur* series, he has empowered thousands of students with practical, experiential learning opportunities. A dedicated mentor, Dr. Wise has inspired students to launch successful ventures and pursue impactful careers. His contributions to inclusive education, including co-authoring a chapter on Indigenous Entrepreneurship, reflect his commitment to fostering diversity and excellence in teaching. Dr. Wise epitomizes teaching innovation and student-centered learning.
Past recipients
- Kateryna Metersky
Faculty of Community Services
There was no recipient for the 2022-2023 award year.
- Marty Fink
The Creative School
- Ramona Pringle
Faculty of Communication and Design
- Amy (Chen) Peng
Department of Economics, Faculty of Arts
- Jasna Schwind
Daphne Cockwelll School of Nursing, Faculty of Community Services
- Vincent Hui
Architecture, Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science
- Dana Lee
RTA School of Media, Faculty of Communication and Design
