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Institutional Awards

WesternU Faculty & Employees Awards

Established in 2024, the Institutional Awards are presented to employees who exemplify expertise, dedication and enthusiasm in their job performance, show a willingness to assist their peers, work well with others, and have made university-wide contributions.

2026 Nominations Are Open

Nomination period:
Open: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Close: Friday, September 11, 2026

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Details about the Awards

Inspired Innovator Award-Faculty
Inspired Innovator Award-Staff
Leadership Excellence Award-Faculty
Leadership Excellence Award-Staff
Research Excellence Award
Team Excellence Award-Faculty
Team Excellence Award-Staff

2026 University Awards Timeline

Nomination Period

July – September

7/14/26 – 9/11/26

Nomination Review Period

September-October

9/14/26 – 10/2/26

Nominee Review / Approval / Submission to President’s Office

October

10/2/26 – 10/5/26

Recipients Notified

October

10/19/26 – 10/23/26

Board of Trustees Gratitude Dinner & Award Ceremony

November

11/13/26

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About The Task Force

The University Institutional Awards Task Force is chaired by Dr. Stephanie Bowlin, staffed by Brittany Nygaard and represented by the following shared governance groups:

  • WesternU Staff Council (WSC): Angela O’Neal
  • University Executive Operations Team (UEOT): Dr. Andrea Giuffrida
  • Dean’s Council: Dr. Jonathan Perry
  • Academic Senate: Dr. Saba Sadra

    • Institutional Awards Recipients

    Award Scoring Rubrics