SHP Awards

Every year, the School of Health Professions, recognizes top faculty and staff with awards. The difficult task of narrowing down the best to one person goes to our Honors and Recognition Committee.

The 2024-2025 committee, chaired by Mamie Coats, includes Keith Pearson, Areum Han, Brian King, Victoria Stargell, Avery Vitemb, Pam Paustian and Matt Bittle.

Nominations are now open until Friday, March 7, 2025, at 5 p.m. Central. *Please email your nominations to Committee Chair Mamie Coats.

Nominate your colleagues for the following awards:

SHP Excellence in Teaching Award

For a faculty or staff member who exhibited success in developing effective teaching methods, courses and teaching materials that generate student learning, critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration and research.

SHP Excellence in Teaching Award Nomination Form Opens a word document.

SHP Excellence in Service Award

Faculty

For a faculty member who has made significant contributions to the school or their profession including projects and positions that bring national, state or local recognition and more.

SHP Excellence in Service Award Faculty Nomination Form Opens a word document.

Staff

For a staff member in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the university community, the School of Health Professions (in a capacity other than their usual assignment/department) or another non-profit organization in the community. The award recognizes the achievement of a singular outstanding event or the continuous outstanding and dedicated service the individual has provided over a long period of time.

SHP Excellence in Service Award Staff Nomination Form Opens a word document.

SHP Excellence in Scholarship Award

For a faculty member who has made significant scholarly contributions resulting in the advancement of knowledge. Contributions include funded research, involvement in research process, publications in peer reviewed journals and more.

SHP Excellence in Scholarship Award Nomination FormOpens a word document.

Early Career Awards

Early Career Faculty Award

For a faculty member who has demonstrated excellence in and dedication to teaching, research and other scholarly endeavors, and/or notable service to the School, University, and community.

Early Career Faculty Award Nomination FormOpens a word document.

Jennifer Stewart Outstanding Employee Award

For a staff member who excels in numerous areas such as professionalism, attitude, productivity, efficiency, creativity, communication and competence.

Jennifer Stewart Outstanding Employee Award Nomination FormOpens a word document.

Lifetime Achievement Awards

Joseph F. Volker Award

For a faculty member who has demonstrated excellence in and dedication to teaching, distinctive research and other scholarly endeavors, and/or notable service to the School, University, and community.

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SHP Beverly Smith Outstanding Employee

For a staff member who excels in numerous areas such as professionalism, attitude, productivity, efficiency, creativity, communication, and competence.

SHP Beverly Smith Outstanding Employee Nomination Form Opens a word document.