Awards

The philosophy of the awards given each year by the Faculty Women's Association is to recognize women who have made a valuable contribution at the international, national, regional, state, community levels and to the university, and their respective colleges and departments.

There are many women on our campus who have made outstanding contributions who do not qualify for other university awards but should be recognized for their efforts and accomplishments by the entire university community. The Faculty Women's Association awards allow another avenue for women to be recognized for their contributions.

Award winners are honored at the annual Spring Retreat.

Please consider nominating a woman colleague for a Faculty Women's Assocation award.

*FWA Board members are not eligible for an award while serving on the board.

Award Categories

Teaching: Expert knowledge and/or skills in the content of the courses taught as evaluated by students, colleagues, and administrators. Dedication to teaching excellence and rigor in terms of course organization, class preparation, teaching methods, examinations, out-of-class advisement of students, and evaluation of student work.

Scholarship: Publication record in scholarly (refereed) journals or national journals that have a formal editorial review process and/or publication of scholarly books and monographs. The presentation of scholarship or other types of scholarly and professional work at international, national, or regional professional meetings. Established reputation as a scholar.

Creative Work: Established reputation as an artist and presentation of artistic work in major performances or exhibits at the university, district, regional, national, and international level. Or reputation as an innovator who creates significant programs or projects that fall outside the normal definition of scholarship but which have an impact at the university, district, regional, national, and/or international level.

Citizenship: Ongoing record of contributions made at the community, state, district, national, and/or international levels. A record of contributions made at the university, college, and departmental levels, and professional organizations and associations within an area of expertise. Influence on and support of women on campus. Support and service to the Faculty Women's Association.

Mentoring: Outstanding record of mentoring students beyond the classroom. Can also be an ongoing commitment and effort to mentor colleagues, especially through support of newer faculty who are working to achieve their goals in scholarship, teaching or citizenship.

Adjunct Faculty: Contribution to the University community and academic department through exemplary service over a period of time. Impact may be observed in teaching, scholarship, creative work, mentoring, or citizenship. Influence which help students achieve the aims of a BYU education and fosters dedication to life-long learning.