The annual ceremony recognizes the University's most outstanding students and faculty. Students to be honored include University Scholars, the Phi Kappa Phi Scholar, the Stan and Renee Wimberly Scholar, the Distinguished Student Award, the University Club Merit Award, the Fraternity and Sorority Life Scholars and the Student-Athletes of the Year.
Contact: Michael Turtz, mturtz@fau.edu, phone 561-297-3068
Since 1969, the Distinguished Teacher of the Year has been awarded annually to one FAU faculty member on the basis of scholarship, research and publications, classroom teaching, academic counseling, and University and community service. The award winner is determined by students. The recipient receives a cash award and delivers the keynote address at Honors Convocation in the Spring and Freshman Convocation in the Fall. Nominations are made by students in January; each college's Student Advisory Committee selects the finalist from its college. One DTOY winner is then selected from among the nine finalists by the University Student Advisory Committee in spring, on the basis of his or her portfolio and in-person interview. For more information on how to nominate, click here.
Contact: Michael Turtz, mturtz@fau.edu, phone 561-297-3068
Deans are notified in early January, asking them for the names and portfolios of three student finalists, based on scholarship. Deadline for receiving nominations is late February. Committee of past DTOY award winners, one Phi Kappa Phi officer and Dean of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management convenes in early March to select one Wimberly Award winner ($2,500), one University Scholar from each college, ($1,000 each), one Distinguished Student of the Year award ($1,500) and one Phi Kappa Phi winner ($3,000) Awards are given at the Honors Convocation in April.
Contact: Michael Turtz, mturtz@fau.edu, phone 561-297-3068
Deadline for submitting applications and nominations is early February. College recommendations are made by college-appointed screening committee made up of one faculty member from each department and at least two students. Finalists to Provost's office by early March. University Faculty Senate Honors and Awards Committee makes final selections by late March. 4 teaching and 3 advising awards given for "enhancing undergraduate instruction and advising." $2,500 stipend each for advising and $5,000 stipend each for teaching. Awarded at the Honors Convocation ceremony in April.
Contact: Michael Turtz, mturtz@fau.edu, phone 561-297-3068
The Division of Research invites applications and nominations for the 2020 Researcher of the Year Awards. One $2,500 award will be made for each faculty rank (assistant/associate/full) to honor excellence in sponsored and project-oriented research, with particular emphasis on externally funded research. A dean can nominate only one person at each rank for Researcher of the Year.
Contact: Michael Turtz, mturtz@fau.edu, phone 561-297-3068
The Division of Research invites applications and nominations for the 2020 Scholar of the Year Awards. One $2,500 award will be made for each faculty rank (assistant/associate/full) to honor excellence in scholarly activities. A dean can nominate only one person at each rank for Scholar of the Year.
Contact: Michael Turtz, mturtz@fau.edu, phone 561-297-3068
Colleges will submit requests to Arcadia Callahan and she will send the nominations to the Honors and Awards Committee to review during the academic year and not in the summer. The Honors and Awards Committee will notify Dr. Michele Hawkins by November 22nd, 2019 in the fall and by April 3rd, 2020 in the spring.
Contact: Michael Turtz, mturtz@fau.edu, phone 561-297-3068
Honorary Doctorate requests will be submitted to Michael Turtz and he will send the nominations to the Honors and Awards Committee to review during the academic year and not in the summer. The Honors and Awards Committee will notify Michael Turtz by December 6th, 2019 in the fall and by April 24th, 2020 in the spring.
Contact: Michael Turtz, mturtz@fau.edu, phone 561-297-3068
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry invites applications and nominations for the 2020 Distinguished Mentor of the Year Award. One $2,500 award will be made to one faculty to honor excellence in mentorship of undergraduate research students. To view the complete call for nominations and college-specific details for the DMOY award please click HERE. A dean can nominate only one person for the Distinguished Mentor of the Year award. The Distinguished Mentor of the Year will be recognized at the Annual Honors Convocation. Contact: Michael Turtz, Mturtz@fau.edu, phone 561-297-3068
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Name of Award |
Office |
When Awarded |
Contact |
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Degree of Difference Award |
Honors Convocation |
Steven Abbott, abbotts@fau.edu |
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Distinguished Alumnus Award |
Commencement |
Steven Abbott, abbotts@fau.edu |
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Talon Award (Faculty, Student, Alumni) |
Fall Ceremony |
Steven Abbott, abbotts@fau.edu |
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President Medallion |
Commencement |
Andrew LaPlant, alaplant@fau.edu |
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Honorary Doctorate Degrees |
Commencement |
Andrew LaPlant, alaplant@fau.edu |
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Gabor Award |
Service Awards Ceremony |
Marie Mascaro, mmascaro@fau.edu |
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Presidential Leadership Awards |
Service Awards Ceremony |
Marie Mascaro, |
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Service Awards |
Service Awards Ceremony |
Marie Mascaro, |
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| VALIC Service Award | Human Resources | Service Awards Ceremony | Marie Mascaro, mmascaro@fau.edu |
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Presidential Community Engagement Awards |
Michael Turtz, mturtz@fau.edu
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University Faculty Service Award |
Service Awards Ceremony |
Michael Turtz, |
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Distinguished Mentor of the Year (DMOY) |
Honors Convocation |
Michael Turtz, mturtz@fau.edu |
Please note: Nominations are gathered through a variety of means. Some are gathered through applications, some are through open nominations, and some are only acquired through Dean, Director, VP, or Presidential nomination. Additionally, certain awards are not annual in nature and are only awarded to recognize extraordinary service. Please contact the award coordinator listed for more info.
