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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
2022 Faculty and Academic Professionals Awards
In recognition of the many facets of faculty and AP work, the following three awards are open for Spring 2022. For specific information and details about the selection process, application and nominations please see the links below. Nominations for Excellence in Service and Leadership and the Global Learning awards are due by close of business on March 4, 2022 (revised 2.23.22)
- NAU Award for Excellence in Service and Leadership
- NAU Award for Faculty Excellence in Global Learning
- NAU Award for Online Teaching Excellence
- NAU Award for Faculty Excellence in Teaching and Learning (open to 2022 College Teachers of the Year). TOY recipients will automatically be considered for the award for excellence in teaching and learning without submitting an application. There will be a committee review of the TOY recipients to determine the awardee.
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.
Fulbright Scholars
The Fulbright Program is a prestigious grant that promotes improved relationships between the United States and other countries.
President’s Distinguished Teaching Fellows
The President’s Distinguished Teaching Fellowship is an annual award to recognize outstanding scholarly teachers. Nomination deadline – October 11.
Learn more about the Award Process and the NAU Teaching Academy.