Faculty Distinguished Achievement Awards

Eligibility

• Faculty members nominated for the award must have their tenure home in the School of Education
• The nominee must have been on the faculty at UW–Madison for at least five years
• Each department is encouraged to submit one faculty member for consideration – any faculty or staff member or any student may submit a nomination

Award Criteria

• Outstanding performance on the job; promoting the image of the department, School or university
• Dedication to contributions in teaching, research and service to the School of Education
• Commitment to supporting students’ academic growth by fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where students feel motivated to learn and succeed

Submission

Nominations are due Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Submit nominations in one of the following ways:

• Online Nomination Form (upload digital files of supporting documents)
• Email to Events Manager

Online Nomination Form

Nomination Procedures

The nomination packet* should include the following items:

• Letter of Nomination containing highlights of the nominee’s career and why they should be considered for this award.
• Letter(s) of support (at least one, but no more than three)
  • The letter should make clear to someone outside the nominee’s unit why the work is outstanding
  • Neither the Dean nor any member of the review committee may nominate or write letters of support
  • The most effective letters of support will come from those familiar with the nominee’s work and will contain a detailed analysis of why the person’s work advances the unit’s mission and merits recognition

*Nominations remain active for two years beyond the year of submission.

Review & Selection

All nominations will be reviewed by a committee of School of Education peers. Award recipients will be recognized at the State of the School and a private reception on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Questions

Contact our Events Manager