Funding support has been created to establish an ongoing awards program for faculty and staff, to recognize outstanding performance and accomplishments in the areas of teaching, research and creative activity, faculty service, outreach and engagement, outstanding lecturer, and staff service to the College and University.

View our previous Faculty & Staff Award Winners

Honors Day Awards Winners 2025

Hixson-Lied Faculty and Staff Award winners. Top row, left to right:  Dean Andy Belser, Stacy Asher, Jamie Reimer Seaman and Joseph Holmes. Bottom row, left to right: Carlie Antes, Shannon Russell, Margaret Bohls and Jesse Reding Fleming. Not pictured: Sophie Isaak, Stanley Kleppinger, Chris Irvin and Jan Deaton.   

Guidelines & Nomination Deadlines


Faculty Awards

Due to Associate Dean by Feb. 28, 2025

Each School in the College may nominate up to one person for each award. Each School will determine its nomination process. Contact your director for more information. Directors will submit their School’s nominations and supporting materials to the Associate Dean no later than Feb. 28, 2025.

Download the Faculty Awards Guidelines (PDF)

Staff Awards

Due to ASSISTANT Dean OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE by Feb. 21, 2025

Hixson-Lied College Staff Awards: Outstanding Staff Award, Award for Exemplary Service, and M.V.P. Award.

Download the Staff Awards Guidelines (PDF)

Distinguished Teaching Award

Due to the Associate Dean by Dec. 2, 2024

Given to an eligible faculty member who has demonstrated exemplary accomplishment in teaching over the preceding two academic years.

Download Distinguished Teaching Awards Guidelines (PDF)