Recognitions
Highlights
- 2023. Grady Kindness Tribute, Honouring and Celebrating Kindness to Animals in Saskatoon. Community Recognition for obituary for Therapy Dog Anna-Belle in 2021 in Saskatoon Star Phoenix (Post Media).
- 2023. Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal (Saskatchewan), nominated by MLA for Moose Jaw/Wakamow in the field of Health Care (Research).
- 2022. Appointment as Officer (Investiture Recipient) to The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (The Order of St. John). This honour was officially sanctioned by His Excellency, the Governor General of Canada on April 30, 2022. Official ceremony Government House on October 15, 2022.
- 2022. Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award, University of Saskatchewan.
- 2021. St. John Ambulance, Chancellor’s Pandemic Coin, special Thank You for the comfort and smiles brought to the people of Saskatchewan on behalf of St. John. First coin issued in Western Canada, and among the few issued in Canada.
- 2019. Lady Justice Award, Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan.
- 2018. Award of Recognition, St. John Ambulance Canada, for exceptional work with the Therapy Dog Program related to the Humboldt Broncos tragedy, awarded at Government House, Regina.
- 2017. Recognized with Dr. Darlene Chalmers as the Prairie Region Nominee for the Correctional Service Canada National Taylor Award for Outstanding Dedication and Volunteer Efforts with Therapy Dogs at the Regional Psychiatric Centre (SK) and Dumheller prison (AB).
- 2017. Appointment as Member (Investiture Recipient) to The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (The Order of St. John) for humanitarian work in animal assisted interventions. This honour was officially sanctioned by His Excellency, the Governor General of Canada on September 7, 2016. Official ceremony at the Senate of Canada on June 24, 2017.
- 2016. St. John Ambulance Canada Priority Vote of Thanks, conferred by the Lieutenant-Governor of Saskatchewan at Government House, Regina, Addiction Research Chair Team.
- 2015. Faculty Advisor – U of S Vera Pezer Award for Student Enhancement Campus Group - What’s Your Cap?, 2015.
- 2015. Gold Star for Pet Therapy Committee’s work (development and delivery of Pet Therapy Program reaching children, youth, adults and their families), Saskatoon Health Region, Mental Health and Addictions Services Managers and Directors.
- 2015. Profile, Saskatoon Health Research Foundation, Weechihitotan (Let’s Help and Support Each Other).The Value of Aboriginal Health Research in Saskatchewan.
- 2014. St. John Ambulance Canada Priority Vote of Thanks, conferred by the Chancellor at Rideau Hall, Ottawa.
- 2010. Top 10 Research Success Story, 10th Anniversary Special Issue of Intersections, CIHR, Institute of Gender and Health, Fall.
- 2010. Women of Distinction Award Research, Science and Technology category, YWCA, with S. Acoose, Saskatoon.
- 2010. Profile, Herstory: The Canadian Women's Calendar.
- 2007. European Union Visitor’s Program Award, Delegation of the European Commission to Canada, 2007-2008.
- 1999. J. H. Stewart Reid Memorial Fellowship for Doctoral Studies, Canadian Association of University Teachers.
- 1995. Winnipeg City Community Service Award, Maples Youth Services Canada Project.
National recognition for sociologist's animal-assisted therapy work
Colleen Anne Dell, a professor of sociology and Centennial Enhancement Chair in One Health and Wellness, has been named a member of the Order of St. John.
In recognition of her research and community work involving animal-assisted interventions, Dell was admitted into the order on June 24 at a ceremony at the Senate of Canada in Ottawa.
Dell travels regularly with her three St. John Ambulance registered therapy dogs to the university, to addictions treatment facilities and to criminal justice institutions to study how interactions with animals can improve human wellness.
The Order of St. John—also known by its full name, the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem—is part of the Canadian Honours System that also includes the Order of Canada and the Order of Merit. It recognizes devoted humanitarian service carried out by individuals working with St. John Ambulance in Canada.
2022: Colleen Dell promotion within St. John Order
Colleen Dell was promoted to Officer (Investiture Ceremony) to The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (The Order of St. John) for her continued humanitarian work in animal assisted interventions. This honour was officially sanctioned by His Excellency, the Governor General of Canada on April 30, 2022. Official ceremony at Government House in Regina October 15, 2022.
Pictured here with Lieutenant Governor of SK and Vice Prior for the Order of St. John and fellow therapy dog handlers and dogs.
2017: Colleen Dell Appointed to St. John Order
Colleen Dell was appointed as Member (Investiture Recipient) to The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (The Order of St. John) for humanitarian work in animal assisted interventions. This honour was officially sanctioned by His Excellency, the Governor General of Canada on September 7, 2016. Official ceremony at the Senate of Canada on June 24, 2017.
2016: Colleen Dell & Team Receive Thanks
December 1, 2016: Her Honour the Honourable Vaughn Solomon Schofield, DStJ, SOM, SVM, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan and St John Ambulance Saskatchewan Council, along with St John Ambulance Chancellor Phil Clarke, presented the St John Ambulance Canada Priority Vote of Thanks to Dr. Dell and her team for going above and beyond in their Therapy Dog research program work with St John Ambulance. Dr. Dell also received a Priority Vote of Thanks in 2014.