Presidential Award Nomination Form
Completed applications are due in the President’s Office by Friday, September 26, 2025, to be considered by the Awards Committee.
Name of Nominee
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First Name
Last Name
Nominated By
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First Name
Last Name
Nominator Email
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Category of Award
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The Michael O’Shea Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Paul Ziegler Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarship
The Presidential Award for Excellence in Service
The Kathleen M. Murphy Presidential Award for Excellence in Contribution to the Mission
Materials Required for Each Nomination
The Michael O’Shea Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching
Letter of Nomination
Curriculum vitae of the candidate
Three and no more than five letters of support from students, colleagues, department members, and/or alumni
Endorsement from the Provost
Evidence of creative or innovative pedagogical methods
Copies of teaching evaluations for the preceding three years (The nominator should request that these be sent to the President’s Office directly from the Provost’s Office)
A list of all courses taught
Sample syllabi
The Paul Ziegler Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarship
Letter of Nomination
Curriculum vitae of the candidate
Endorsement from the Provost
Endorsements from colleagues in the department and in the discipline outside of the University as to the significance of the scholarship to the discipline (three and no more than five)
A complete bibliography of the candidate’s publications, scholarly presentations and papers
The Presidential Award for Excellence in Service
Letter of Nomination
Curriculum vitae or resume of the candidate
Endorsement from the Provost in the case of faculty; Endorsement from the appropriate Vice President for staff and administrators
Letter of support from the immediate supervisor
Endorsements from colleagues and/or organizations in which service was provided, especially community service (three and no more than five)
A complete list of voluntary services and/or positions that the candidate has performed for the University, the community, scholarly and/or professional organizations, and student organizations
The Kathleen M. Murphy Presidential Award for Excellence in Contribution to the Mission
Letter of Nomination
Curriculum vitae or resume of the candidate
Endorsement from the Provost in the case of faculty; Endorsement from the appropriate Vice President for staff and administrators
Letter of support from the immediate supervisor
Endorsement from the Vice President for Mission
Three and no more than five letters of support from students, colleagues, department members, and/or alumni
A complete list of those activities that give evidence of contributing to the mission
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