Nominate the Distinguished
TeacherÌý
of the YearÌý
Deadline to submit your nomination: January 22, 2027
Students are asked to submit nominations for the 2027 Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award, which will be awarded at the spring Honors Convocation ceremony on April 14, 2027. The Distinguished Teacher of the Year (DTOY) Award is the highest recognition of teaching at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. The recipient receives a cash award and delivers the keynote address at the Honors Convocation ceremony.
Here’s How It Works:
1. Ìý Ìý ÌýWho Can Be Nominated?
You can nominate any tenure-earning or tenured professor (Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor). Note that administrators (except department chairs), past DTOY recipients, adjuncts, instructors, and visiting faculty are not eligible.
2. Ìý Ìý ÌýSelection Process:
A student committee from each College will choose one finalist from the nominations. Then, a university-wide committee of student representatives will evaluate the finalists based on their teaching, scholarship, research, and involvement in student activities and the community.
3. Ìý Ìý ÌýHow to Nominate:
Ready to nominate? Just .
This is your chance to give a shout-out to the professors who inspire you and contribute to your success. Thanks for taking part!
If you have any further questions, please contact Taina Teran-Campbell in the Office of the Provost.Ìý