The deadlines for nominations for a number of university-sponsored awards are on the horizon, giving an opportunity to recognize important contributions from faculty, staff and students.
President's Award for Faculty and Academic Professionals
Recognizes faculty and academic professionals' outstanding contributions, achievements and service to the NAU community. Winners will be recognized at the Faculty Awards Reception in April. Deadline: March 1.
President's Achievement Awards for Service Professionals and Classified Staff
Recognizes employees whose performance exceeds NAU's expectations, who demonstrate loyalty to NAU's mission, values and goals and who work with others to create community in the workplace. Recipients receive a one-time cash award of $1,000. Deadline: March 1.
Commission on the Status of Women Diversity and Equity Awards
The Outstanding Achievement and Contribution Awards honor NAU faculty, staff, students, organizations and community members who have made significant contributions to women's leadership development. Deadline: March 5.
President's Ethnic Diversity Award
Recognizes faculty, staff and students who educate the campus community on ethnic issues, serve as role models for the appreciation of diversity and encourage ethnic diversity in curriculum. Deadline: March 9.
Outstanding student employees and supervisors
Nominations for the annual NAU Student Employee of the Year and Supervisor of the Year awards are due by March 9.
University ADA Committee Appreciation Awards
NAU faculty, staff or students and organizations or community members who have made outstanding contributions to the disability community at Northern Arizona University are eligible for the award. The nomination deadline has been extended to March 9.
Gold Axe Award and President's Prize
The Gold Axe Award is presented each semester to select graduating seniors for their exemplary leadership, academic excellence and service to the NAU community. Recipients of the award are also considered for the President's Prize, deemed the highest student recognition from the university. Applications due March 15.
Service Professional Leadership Award
Recognizes demonstrated leadership and service to the university. Deadline: April 10.
