Call for Nominations: 2025-26 Faculty Awards

Dear colleagues,

We are always proud to recognize outstanding faculty who advance the university’s mission through excellence in teaching, research, extension and service, and invite you to nominate your colleagues for the University of Arizona’s highest awards that honor significant impacts and exceptional achievements.

Nominations are due by 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 8, through Arizona Cultivate. Visit the Honors and Awards website for additional details, including award eligibility and criteria, nomination procedures, and a record of past awardees.

University Distinguished Awards

• University Distinguished Professor Award
• University Distinguished Outreach Faculty Award
• Distinguished Heads/Directors Award
• Distinguished Innovation & Entrepreneurship Award
• University Faculty Service Award
• Henry and Phyllis Koffler Prize
   

Midcareer and Early Career Distinguished Faculty Awards

• Distinguished Scholars Award 
• Early Career Scholars Award
• Early Career Innovation & Entrepreneurship Award
   

Teaching Excellence Awards

• Gerald J. Swanson Prize for Teaching Excellence
• Leicester and Kathryn Sherrill Creative Teaching Award
   

Mentoring Awards

• Distinguished Mentor Award
• Graduate Student Peer Mentor Award
• Mentoring Future Scholars Award
   

Given the 3% cap mandated by ABOR for Regents Professors, we will not be accepting new applications for Regent’s distinction this year, as we are currently at the limit.

Taking time to nominate your outstanding colleagues is an important investment in faculty retention and student success. Please take a moment to review the awards and eligibility criteria and consider putting forward well-deserving colleagues for these prestigious university honors.

We look forward to your nominations.

Warm regards,

Patricia A. Prelock
Provost and Chief Academic Officer

Andrea J. Romero
Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs

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