⭐ Excellence in Academic Student Support Award: for individuals who have demonstrated exceptional support of our students. This includes but is not limited to implementation of innovative strategies to improve learning and retention and/or the implementation of approaches to help diversify and support students from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds.

⭐ Excellence in Education Award: for faculty who have implemented innovative, forward thinking ideas related to education. Examples include but are not limited to teaching and/or pedagogy innovations or development or design of new program / course structures.

⭐ Outstanding Colleague Award: for individuals who take a positive, productive, and proactive role in collaborative efforts. This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated excellent collegiality, uplifted others, and moved initiatives forward by providing support and leadership.

⭐ Outstanding Colleague Award: for individuals who take a positive, productive, and proactive role in collaborative efforts. This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated excellent collegiality, uplifted others, and moved initiatives forward by providing support and leadership.

⭐ Excellence in Research Award: for faculty who have developed forward thinking or high impact research projects. Examples include but are not limited to use-inspired research responding to global, national, or regional challenges, research focused on complex, interdisciplinary systems, and research that is environmentally and socially responsible.

⭐ Outstanding Staff Award: for staff members who go “above and beyond” in their role with a strong focus on student support and positively engaging all members of the department and college.

⭐ Part-Time Faculty Excellence Award: for 3/4 or adjunct faculty members who have gone "above and beyond," showing exceptional commitment to student learning and success.