Nominate faculty and staff for annual excellence awards

by College of Journalism and Mass Communications

March 17, 2025

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We're now accepting nominations for the 2024-2025 College of Journalism and Mass Communications faculty and staff awards. University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends of the college can nominate CoJMC faculty and staff. Please submit nominations and optional (1-page max) letters of support by Friday, April 4.

The awards are: 

Excellence in Teaching Award

  • Presented in honor and recognition of a meritorious record of excellence in teaching and/or innovation related to a teaching program. Open to all full-time faculty. 

Excellence in Research/Creative Activity Award

  • Presented in honor and recognition of a meritorious record of excellence in research and/or creative activity. Open to all full-time faculty. 

Excellence in Industry or Community Engagement Award

  • Presented in honor and recognition of a meritorious record of industry or community engagement that has an impact beyond the university. Open to all full-time faculty and staff.  

Excellence in Student Support or Advocacy Award

  • Presented in honor and recognition of a meritorious record of service to students in the College of Journalism and Mass Communications. Open to all full-time faculty and staff. 

Staff Excellence Award

  • Presented in honor of a staff member who routinely demonstrates excellence in the execution of their duties. Open to all full-time staff. 

Inclusive Excellence Award

  • Presented in honor of a faculty or staff member who has created a climate that emphasizes, prioritizes and expands inclusive excellence and diversity in the college. Open to all full-time faculty and staff.

Friend of the College Award

  • Honors a part-time faculty member, professional-in-residence, guest speaker or another individual who has made a significant impact on the college's students, faculty or staff.

To Infinity and Beyond Award

  • Presented in honor of a faculty or staff member who epitomizes the college values of: our students do from day one, we solve real problems, we believe in hard work, we pursue truth, we nurture curious and creative minds, we are an inclusive community, our professions are ever-changing and our graduates thrive. Open to all full-time faculty and staff.

Each award winner will receive a $250 cash prize and recognition for their contributions to the college and the field.

We're committed to fostering a culture of excellence and recognizing the achievements of our faculty and staff. These awards serve as a testament to the outstanding work being done by the members of our CoJMC community.

For more information about the awards or the UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications and to submit a nomination, please visit https://journalism.unl.edu/faculty-staff-awards.