Nomination Guidelines and Deadline Information
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Last Updated: Jan 13, 2026, 02:14 PM
Nominations are now being accepted for the Faculty and Staff Excellence Awards, and you are encouraged to participate.
Every day, colleagues across the campus inspire us with their incredible talent, passion and commitment. This University-wide awards program is an opportunity to publicly recognize outstanding teaching, significant scholarly and artistic contributions, and dedication to furthering the mission of our University.
Nominations are due by Friday, January 23, 2026, 4:30 p.m.
Nomination guidelines are available below. For guidelines related to the College-Level Awards, please contact the appropriate Dean's Office.
University-Level Teaching Excellence Award (Tenured, Tenure-Track)
University-Level Teaching Excellence Award (Non-Tenure Track)
University-Level Scholar Excellence Award (Tenured, Tenure-Track)
University-Level Early Career Faculty Excellence Award
- Nomination guidelines
- Award Packet Cover page
- Past University-Level Early Career Faculty Excellence Awards
Women of Distinction Award (Faculty, Administrative Professional or Civil Service Employees)
- Nomination guidelines
- Award Packet Cover page
- Past University-Level Women of Distinction Excellence Awards
Emerging Leader Award (Faculty, Administrative Professional or Civil Service Employees)
- Nomination guidelines
- Award Packet Cover page
- Past University-Level Emerging Leader Excellence Awards
University-Level Staff Excellence Award (Administrative Professional and/or Civil Service Employees)
Recognition
A Faculty and Staff Excellence Awards Recognition reception will be hosted by the Chancellor each year. In addition, the award recipients will be invited to attend the May Commencement where they will be recognized by the Chancellor.
An individual may not receive the same award more than one time over his/her career at SIU Carbondale.
NOTE: Awards received may be subject to Federal and State taxes as required by law.
Contact Us
For nomination guidelines, coordinator contact information, and deadlines for the University-Level Awards, please view the Nomination Guidelines and Deadlines.