The Award
The Excellence in Global Engagement Award is an annual Awards of Excellence award that honors faculty and staff at the 91探花 for their leadership in global engagement. The award alternates each year between faculty and staff honorees. The 2026 award will honor a 91探花staff member who has led or undertaken activities that connect 91探花students, faculty, and staff to global communities locally, nationally, or internationally.
The award is the highest recognition for 91探花faculty and staff who make significant contributions to global engagement at the 91探花and carries a $5,000 stipend.
Nominations for the 2026 award opened on September 29, 2025.聽
Criteria
The award seeks to honor 91探花staff who have accomplished one or more of the following:
- Facilitated cross-cultural and/or international communication and interaction;
- Made international programming at the 91探花more accessible, diverse, and inclusive;
- Demonstrated innovative thinking and initiative in developing and implementing global engagement activities, projects, or programs.
Eligibility
All current 91探花staff (with at least 50% FTE).
How to Nominate
Fill out with the nominee’s name, 91探花email, and department or office. Accessing through 91探花Net ID is required. Sharing your name to the nominee is optional.
All current 91探花faculty, staff, and students can nominate.
Note: 91探花staff may self-nominate.
Important Dates
- September 29, 2025: Nominations open
- November 30, 2025: Nominations due
- May 2026: Award recipient announced
- June 2026: Award recipient honored at annual Awards of Excellence Ceremony
Questions?
Please contact uwoga@uw.edu.