Every nomination begins with basic information about the nominee and nominator. Below are the questions specific to each award category, plus what every nominee is asked regardless of category.
Questions by Category
Academic Excellence
- How many years of experience does the nominee have as a faculty member in higher education?
- Please provide examples of the nominee's demonstrated outstanding scholarly achievements, such as publications, research grants, or significant contributions to their field of study.
- Please provide examples of the nominee's active engagement in academic and professional service, showcasing dedication to the advancement of knowledge and education.
Emerging Scholar
- Is the nominee a new or junior faculty member (8 years or less)?
- How many years of experience does the nominee have as a faculty member in higher education?
- Please provide a description of the nominee's impactful and innovative research or scholarship, as demonstrated by publications, conference presentations, or awards.
- Please provide examples of the nominee's promising trajectory in their academic career — including evidence of emerging leadership — and potential for significant contributions to their field.
Excellence in Community-Engaged Scholarship
- Describe the nominee's community-engaged research — including specific studies, publications, or funded projects — and how it addresses a real community need.
- Describe the nominee's community-engaged teaching or public scholarship (e.g., courses, curricula, student community-based learning projects, or public lectures and talks).
- Describe evidence of the nominee's sustained, reciprocal community partnerships and how this work bridges research and practice.
Excellence in Leadership
- Please list the leadership positions held by the nominee within their academic institution(s) and/or professional organizations.
- How does the nominee exemplify leading and inspiring colleagues or teams to achieve common goals and promote innovation within the academic community?
- Describe the nominee's impact on their institution or organization through their leadership — including programs built, units or teams strengthened, or strategic priorities advanced.
Excellence in Mentoring
- Please provide examples of the nominee's history of mentoring students, junior faculty, or scholars.
- Please provide measurable examples of the nominee's success in guiding and supporting mentees' professional and personal development.
- Please provide examples of the nominee's contributions to institutional programs or initiatives — such as founding or sustaining formal mentoring networks — that foster a culture of mentoring and support among faculty and students.
- Please upload testimonials from mentees highlighting the mentor's positive influence on their academic and career growth (optional).
Every Nomination Also Includes
- Nominee Impact Statement — In 300 words or fewer, describe the specific impact this nominee has had on their field, department, students, or the community.
- Why This Nominee Merits Recognition — In 300 words or fewer, explain why this nominee merits this award.
- The nominee's CV (required upload)