The following Awards of Merit are avaialble for Physics students:

Doug and Joy Harriott Award in Physics
Established by Dr. Tina Harriott in memory of her parents and in recognition of their support for women to enter the STEM fields, particularly Physics and Astronomy. This award is presented annually on the recommendation of the Chemistry/Physics Department to a student who has completed at least 2.0 units of physics or equivalent; has shown outstanding academic achievement in their physics courses and who is enrolled in a degree program at Mount Saint Vincent University. Preference will be to a female student.

Katherine Darvesh Award in Physics
Established in honour and recognition of Dr. Katherine Darvesh on her retirement after 35 years of outstanding service to MSVU. This award will be presented annually to a full-time returning student in the Bachelor of Science degree program at MSVU who has demonstrated outstanding performance in PHYS 1101 and 1102 and other entry-level courses.