Overview
The Excellence in Global Engagement Award is an annual Awards of Excellence award that honors faculty and staff at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ for their leadership in global engagement. The award alternates each year between faculty and staff honorees. The 2027 award will honor a Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ faculty member who has led or undertaken activities that connect Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ students, faculty, and staff to global communities locally, nationally, or internationally.
The award is the highest recognition for Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ faculty and staff who make significant contributions to global engagement at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ and carries a $5,000 stipend.
Nominations for the 2027 award opened on October 5, 2026.Â
Criteria
The award seeks to honor Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ faculty who have accomplished one or more of the following:
- Facilitated cross-cultural and/or international communication and interaction;
- Made international programming at the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ more accessible, diverse, and inclusive;
- Demonstrated innovative thinking and initiative in developing and implementing global engagement activities, projects, or programs.
Eligibility
All current Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ faculty (with at least 50% FTE).
How to Nominate
Fill out with the nominee’s name, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ email, and department or office. Accessing through Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Net ID is required. Sharing your name to the nominee is optional.
All current Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ faculty, staff, and students can nominate.
Note: Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ faculty may self-nominate.
Important Dates
- October 5th, 2026: Nominations open
- November 13th, 2026: Nominations due
- December 18th, 2026:Â Application packets from nominees due
- May 2027: Award recipient announced
- June 2027: Award recipient honored at annual Awards of Excellence Ceremony
Questions?
Please contact global@uw.edu.