University-wide awards for teaching, advising and service

• Horace T. Morse-UMAA Award for Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Education
• Award for Outstanding Contributions to Graduate and Professional Education
• John Tate Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising
• President's Award for Outstanding Service
• Distinguished Women Scholars Awards
• Mullen/Spector/Truax Women's Leadership Awards
• Sara Evans Faculty Woman/Scholar Award
• Community-Engaged Scholar Award
• Provost's Unit Service Award
• Award for Excellence in Academic Unit Service

Horace T. Morse-University of Minnesota Alumni Association Award for Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Education

Each year the University recognizes a select group of faculty members nominated by their colleges for their outstanding contributions to undergraduate education. Recipients are honored for their performance as teachers and advisors; the relationship of their research and artistic activities to undergraduate education; academic program development; and educational leadership.

* professor emeritus ** no longer at the University † deceased

Award for Outstanding Contributions to Postbaccalaureate, Graduate, and Professional Education

Established in 1999, this University-wide award recognizes outstanding contributions to postbaccalaureate, graduate, and/or professional education. Recipients are honored for their performance as teachers, advisors, and mentors; their development of instructional programs; and/or their inclusion of students in research, scholarship, and professional development.

* professor emeritus

John Tate Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising

The John Tate Awards serve to recognize and reward high-quality academic advising. The award is named in honor of John Tate, professor of physics and first dean of University College (1930-41). By highlighting examples of outstanding advising, the Tate Award identifies professional models and celebrate the role that academic advising plays in the University's educational mission.

President's Award for Outstanding Service

The Outstanding Service Award recognizes faculty, staff, or University-affiliated community members who have devoted their time and talents to making substantial contributions to the external community and to improving public life and the well-being of society. These efforts result in long-term and lasting changes for the public good and demonstrate an unusual commitment to University and the greater community.

† deceased * retired ** no longer at the University

Distinguished Women Scholars Award

Issued jointly by the University of Minnesota Graduate School and the Office for University Women, this award was established in 2001 to acknowledge and honor the accomplishments of distinguished women scholars at the University. It is issued to two individuals each year, one being from the field of Science and Engineering. Recipients for the award are selected based on:

• Impact on the field
• National and international scholarly reputation
• Distinction in undergraduate and graduate education
• Contributions to the university, profession and the wider community

** no longer at the University of Minnesota

Mullen/Spector/Truax Women's Leadership Awards

Established in 1997, the Mullen-Spector-Truax Women's Leadership Award is given annually to a faculty or staff woman at the University who has made outstanding contributions to women's leadership development. This award honors women, not only for their own leadership qualities, but also for their efforts to develop leadership within others.

** no longer at the University of Minnesota

Sara Evans Faculty Woman/Scholar Award

This award recognizes women faculty at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities who have achieved significant national and international accomplishments and honors and who contribute as leaders on campus. In addition to supporting outstanding women scholars, this award also reflects the University’s strong commitment to future leaders. This award is sponsored by the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty & Academic Affairs, and the Women’s Center.

Community-Engaged Scholar Award

The University of Minnesota President's Community-Engaged Scholar Award recognizes faculty and/or P&A staff who have demonstrated longstanding academic careers that embody the University of Minnesota’s definition of public engagement.

Provost's Unit Service Award

Established in 2023, the Awards for Academic Unit Service are an initiative of the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, in consultation with the Faculty Consultative Committee and the Faculty Senate. Every year, six awardees will receive the Provost’s Unit Service Award of $5,000 and one will receive the University of Minnesota Unit Service Award* of $10,000, the highest recognition for unit service.

Award for Excellence in Academic Unit Service

Established in 2023, the Awards for Academic Unit Service are an initiative of the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, in consultation with the Faculty Consultative Committee and the Faculty Senate. The nominee of each department or unit will receive a $500 award; some will receive a larger award.