DISTINGUISHED TEACHING AWARD

The Distinguished Teaching Award is given to faculty members who show a mastery of their subject matter, intellectual rigor and a passion for teaching.
 Ben Kerr, Biology
Gowri Shankar, Business Administration
Jaime Olavarria, Psychology
Jamie Walker, Ceramics
Julia Parrish, Aquatic and Fishery Sciences / Biology
Rebecca Aanerud, Women Studies
Richard Knuth, Education Administration


EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD

The Excellence in Teaching Award is given to graduate student teaching assistants who demonstrate outstanding skills in the classroom.
Fernanda Oyarzun & Chris Himes , Biology
Rachel Goldberg, English


DISTINGUISHED LIBRARIAN AWARD

The Distinguished Librarian Award recognizes excellence in librarianship, especially as it benefits the academic community through teaching, research, learning and innovative approaches to practice. Additional factors include creativity, leadership, enthusiasm, service and scholarship.
Theresa Mudrock, UW Libraries


DISTINGUISHED STAFF AWARD

The Distinguished Staff Award is given to staff who contribute to the mission of their unit or the University, respond creatively to challenges, maintain the highest standards in their work, establish productive working relationships and promote a respectful and supportive workplace.
Hendrik Simons, Nuclear Physics Laboratory
Mona Pitre-Collins, Undergraduate Scholarship Office
Philip Mote, Climate Impacts Group
Robin Bennett, Medical Genetics
Sue Park, Facilities Services


DISTINGUISHED CONTRIBUTIONS TO LIFELONG LEARNING AWARD

The Distinguished Contributions to Lifelong Learning Award is given to faculty who have taught for at least two years in non-degree programs sponsored by the UW and aimed at adults for professional development, personal interest or career redirection.

John Schaufelberger, Construction Management


OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD

The Outstanding Public Service Award is presented to a faculty or staff member to honor extensive local and/or national and international service.
Nancy Amidei, Social Work


JAMES D. CLOWES AWARD FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF LEARNING COMMUNITIES

The James D. Clowes Award for the Advancement of Learning Communities recognizes a faculty or staff member who transforms undergraduate learning by creating or sustaining learning communities among students.
Lance Bennett, Political Science / Communication


S. STERLING MUNRO PUBLIC SERVICE TEACHING AWARD

The S. Sterling Munro Public Service Teaching Award is given to a faculty member demonstrating exemplary leadership in community-based instruction, including service learning, public service internships and community partnership projects.
Denise Wilson, Electrical Engineering


DAVID B. THORUD LEADERSHIP AWARD

The David B. Thorud Leadership Award honors one faculty member and one staff member who lead, serve, inspire and collaborate with broad-ranging impact that is beyond their regular responsibilities.
Judy Mahoney, College of Engineering
Kathleen Woodward, Simpson Center for the Humanities


MARSHA L. LANDOLT DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE MENTOR AWARD

The Marsha L. Landolt Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award recognizes a faculty member who has made outstanding contributions to the education and guidance of graduate students.
Tom Quinn, Aquatic and Fishery Sciences


ALUMNA SUMMA LAUDE DIGNATA

The Alumna Summa Laude Dignata Award is given not for recent work but for a lifetime record of achievement. It is the highest honor that the UW can bestow on a graduate.
Beverly Cleary, Children's Author


ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

The UW Alumni Association's Distinguished Service Award is given to individuals who make outstanding efforts on behalf of the Alumni Association.
Robb Weller, Television Producer and Host


PRESIDENT'S MEDAL

The President's Medal is given to two top seniors in the graduating class, one of whom completed at least three-fourths of his or her degree requirement at the UW and the other who entered the University with at least 60 transfer credits from a Washington community college. Candidates are judged on overall academic record, including grades.