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We are proud of our faculty and value their accomplishments. See our community of high-achieving students, faculty, staff and alumni in the Northern Arizona University Community of Distinction
Awards and Recognitions
The deadline for the following awards is February 5, 2021:
- President’s Award for Faculty and Academic Professionals (see below for nomination instructions) – President’s Award deadline
- Award for Excellence in Global Learning
- Award for Excellence in Curriculum Innovation
- Award for Excellence in Online Teaching
- Award for Liberal Studies Excellence
- Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Inquiry & Creativity
Deadlines for the following awards can be obtained by contacting the Dean’s office for each college:
- College Teachers of the Year (deadlines vary by college)
Regents’ Professor
Regents’ Professors are exceptional faculty scholars who have earned national and international recognition, and made a unique contribution to the university through teaching, scholarship, research, or creative work.
President’s Award
The President’s Award recognizes faculty and scholars for outstanding contributions, achievements, and service to the university. View the award’s:
Fulbright Scholars
The Fulbright Program is a prestigious grant that promotes improved relationships between the United States and other countries.
Previous NAU Fulbright Recipients
President’s Distinguished Teaching Fellows
The President’s Distinguished Teaching Fellowship is an annual award to recognize outstanding scholarly teachers. Nomination deadline – October 7.
Learn more about the award and the President’s Distinguished Teaching Fellows.