Eligiblity

Eligible nominees include full-time CU tenured, tenure track faculty, instructional, research, and clinical faculty. Self-nominations are not allowed, and previous winners are not eligible to be nominated.

Nomination Requirements

Any member of the university community may submit a nomination. The nomination packet must include:

• a letter of nomination that speaks specifically to exceptional service provided by the nominee to the community;
• two supporting letters from members of the university community who have direct knowledge of the nature and benefit of the community service;
• two supporting letters from individuals outside the university who have direct knowledge of the nature and benefit of the community service; and
• a copy of the nominee’s current curriculum vitae.

Additional supporting information relevant to the criteria may be included.

Selection Process

A system-wide advisory committee comprised of past award recipients will review the nominations and submit its recommendation to the President.  Award notices will be sent by March 31st.

Award Amount

One-time payment of $10,000 to individual faculty.  A reception in honor of the recipient on their home campus will take place following the award notification.