College Award Information
College of Health
Procedures
Nomination procedures entail submitting a concise statement, not exceeding 500 words, outlining the nominee's specific contributions for the award consideration. (See award categories)
Deadline
All materials must be submitted through the nomination form by 5 p.m. May 1.
For questions regarding the awards process, please reach out to [email protected].
Categories
The COH Professional Faculty Excellence Award recognizes a professional faculty member (unclassified) who has achieved distinction in their profession, unit, COH, and OSU, and who epitomizes excellence in their activities.
The COH Staff Excellence Award recognizes a staff member (classified) who has achieved distinction in their profession, unit, COH, and OSU, and who epitomizes excellence in their activities.
The COH Extension & Engagement Excellence Award recognizes any staff or faculty member (academic or professional) or team who has achieved distinction in their profession, community, unit, COH, and OSU, and who epitomizes excellence in their engaged activities.
The COH Service Excellence Award recognizes any member of the COH who has achieved distinction in service to their profession/field of discipline, community, unit, COH, and OSU, and who epitomizes excellence in their service activities.
The COH Research & Scholarship Excellence Award recognizes a faculty member who has achieved distinction in their profession/field and who epitomizes excellence in their research and scholarship activities.
The COH Junior Faculty Excellence Award recognizes any faculty member who has not reached promotion and who epitomizes excellence in their assigned activities.
The COH Teaching & Mentoring Excellence Award recognizes instructional faculty who have achieved distinction in teaching (for credit or noncredit) and mentoring related to their discipline and who epitomizes excellence in their teaching and/or mentoring activities.
The COH DEI Excellence Award recognizes any COH staff or faculty member who actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion through consistent and sustained efforts to improve opportunities for the diverse communities we serve.
The COH Creative Activity Excellence Award honors outstanding achievements by members of the College of Health in the realm of creative endeavors. This award is presented to a COH student, staff, faculty member or team who has demonstrated excellence in creative activities, spanning visual arts, music, dance, and beyond.
Dean nominated
The COH Dean’s Unsung Hero Award recognizes an exceptional individual or team within the COH who, despite working behind the scenes, has made invaluable contributions to the success and well-being of the college. This award celebrates the often unnoticed yet crucial efforts of an unsung hero, highlighting their dedication and impact within the academic environment.
Based on date of hire (not nominated)
The Length of Service Award honors individuals for their dedicated service and commitment to the COH in 10-year increments. Awardees are provided with a certificate, no monetary award.
Award
The awardee will receive a certificate of recognition along with a $250 monetary prize at the fall college meeting.
A keepsake tile featuring their name, photo, and award title will be prominently displayed in the Dean's Suite (WB 123) hallway throughout the academic year, celebrating "Excellence in the College of Health". Each awardee will receive their tile to keep when the new awardees are posted on the wall.
While the standard practice is to bestow one award annually for each category, in the event a suitable candidate cannot be identified, the award will not be granted.
Eligibility
Staff and faculty members are eligible to receive more than one award per year.
Individuals may self-nominate.
Award selection committee
In May of each year, a committee comprised of past awardees will convene with the ADAFA to review nominations and subsequently recommend candidates to the Dean and Associate Deans for the final determination of the award recipient. To serve on the review committee, a member would not be eligible to nominate an individual for an award, so additional committee members may be sought in order to have a group to conduct the review.
2024 recipients
Sam Logan
Creative Activity Excellence Award
For outstanding achievement and demonstrated excellence in creative endeavors.
Amanda Hatfield
Extension and Engagement Excellence Award
For outstanding contribution, excellence and distinction in engagement activities.
Matt Bozigar
Junior Faculty Excellence Award
For epitomizing excellence in teaching, research and outreach activities.
Andrew Pitchford
Junior Faculty Excellence Award
For epitomizing excellence in teaching, research and outreach activities.
Hanako Justice
Professional Faculty Excellence Award
For outstanding service to students and colleagues and excellence in role.
Matt Robinson
Research and Scholarship Excellence Award
For achieving distinction in your field and epitomizing excellence in research and scholarship activities.
Annie Hommel
Service Excellence Award
For outstanding service to the college, students and peers.
Ashley Vaughn
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Excellence Award
For actively promoting diversity, equity and inclusion through consistent and sustained efforts to improve opportunities for the diverse communities we serve.
Tonya Johnson
Teaching and Mentorig Excellence Award
For achieving distinction and epitomizing excellence in teaching and mentoring.
Nick Fraser
Faculty Staff Fitness Excellence Award
For outstanding instruction, engagement and service.
Dean’s Unsung Hero Award
In recognition of dedication and hard work in advancing our undergraduate curriculum with their contributions to Core Education.
- Tasha Galardi
- Cathy Crowell
- Kim Hannigan-Downs
- Neilann Horner
- Michelle Bump
- Annie Hommel
- Lori McGraw
- Kari-Lyn Sakuma
- Teresa Ashford
- Matt Bozigar
- Karen Elliott
- Jonathan Garcia
- Barbara Hudson Hanley
- Perry Hystad
- Josh Jorgenson
- Brianne Kothari
- Molly Kile
- Dee Gillen
- Shannon Lipscomb
- Dennis Lynn
- Emily Norcross
- Monica Olvera
- Britta Pells
- Kim Rogers
- Shauna Tominey
- Ashley Vaughn
- Erica Woekel
Past recipients
2023
- Faculty Excellence Award, David Dallas
- Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring Award, Karen Elliott
- Professional Faculty & Staff Excellence Award, Mendy Gayler
- Dean's Unsung Hero Award, Debi Rothermund
- Dean's Unsung Hero Award, Fred Lay, Jr.
2022
- Faculty Excellence Award, Laurel Kincl
- Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring Award, Veronica Irvin
- Professional Faculty & Staff Excellence Award, Megan Ferris
- Excellence in Outreach Award, Jennifer Beamer
- Dean's Unsung Hero Award, Viktor Bovbjerg
- Dean's Unsung Hero Award, Mark Hoffman
- Dean's Unsung Hero Award, Molly Kile
- Dean's Unsung Hero Award, Megan MacDonald
- Dean's Unsung Hero Award, Marc Norcross
- Dean's Unsung Hero Award, Roberta Riportella
- Dean's Unsung Hero Award, Lori McGraw
2021
- Faculty Excellence Award, Adam Branscum
- Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring Award, Kari-lyn Sakuma
- Professional Faculty & Staff Excellence Award, Allison Myers
- Excellence in Outreach Award, Lauren Kramer
- Dean's Unsung Hero Award, Debi Rothermund
2020
- Dean's Unsung Hero Award, CPHHS Faculty and Staff
2019
- Faculty Excellence Award, Don Jump
- Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring Award, Aimee Snyder
- Professional Faculty & Staff Excellence Award, Niddy Lindsley
- Professional Faculty & Staff Excellence Award, Amanda Armington
- Excellence in Outreach Award, Kathy Gunter
- Dean's Unsung Hero Award, Marc Norcross
2018
- Faculty Excellence Award, Sue Carozza
- Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring Award, Lori McGraw
- Professional Faculty & Staff Excellence Award, Lisa Silbernagel
- Excellence in Outreach Award, Mary Arnold
- Dean's Unsung Hero Award, Gloria Krahn
2017
- Faculty Excellence Award, Megan McClelland
- Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring Award, Bridget Hatfield
- Professional Faculty & Staff Excellence Award, Alan Calvert
- Excellence in Outreach Award, Patty Case
- Dean's Unsung Hero Award, Siew Sun Wong
2016
- Faculty Excellence Award, Rick Settersten
- Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring Award, Karen Elliott
- Professional Faculty & Staff Excellence Award, Shannon Foley
- Excellence in Outreach Award, Mario Magana
- Dean's Unsung Hero Award, Steve Shields
2015
- Faculty Excellence Award, Urszula Iwaniec
- Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring Award, Jay Penry
- Professional Faculty & Staff Excellence Award, Catherine (CJ) Clevinger
- Excellence in Outreach Award, Not awarded
- Dean's Unsung Hero Award, Sally Bowman
2014
- Faculty Excellence Award, Carolyn Aldwin
- Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring Award, Vicki Ebbeck
- Professional Faculty & Staff Excellence Award, Rena Thayer
- Excellence in Outreach Award, Pamela Rose
- Dean's Unsung Hero Award, Isaiah Godby
- Dean's Unsung Hero Award, Jeremiah Godby
2013
- Faculty Excellence Award, Emily Ho
- Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring Award, Ursula Iwaniec
- Professional Faculty & Staff Excellence Award, Deanne Hudson
- Excellence in Outreach Award, Sally Bowman
- Taking Care of Life Award, Marie Harvey
- Taking Care of Life Award, Sheryl Thorburn
- Taking Care of Life Award, Mark Hoffman
- Taking Care of Life Award, JoAnne Bunnage
2012
- Faculty Excellence Award, JK Yun
- Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring Award, Kim Hannigan
- Professional Faculty & Staff Excellence Award, Melanie Jones
- Excellence in Outreach Award, Octaviano Merecias
- Taking Care of Life Award, Ann Asbell
2011
- Faculty Excellence Award, Russ Turner
- Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring Award, Rick Settersten
- Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring Award, Peggy Dolcini
- Professional Faculty & Staff Excellence Award, Debi Rothermund
- Excellence in Outreach Award, Deborah John
- Taking Care of Life Award, Karen Swanger
2010
- Faculty Excellence Award, Sheryl Thorburn
- Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring Award, Chunhuei Chi
- Professional Faculty & Staff Excellence Award, Carey Hilbert
- Excellence in Outreach Award, Jeanne Brandt
- Taking Care of Life Award, Unknown
2009
- Faculty Excellence Award, Brad Cardinal
- Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring Award, Leslie Richards
- Professional Faculty & Staff Excellence Award, Nancy Creel
- Excellence in Outreach Award, Renee Carr
- Taking Care of Life Award, Liz Gray
2008
- Faculty Excellence Award, Maret Traber
- Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring Award, Stephanie Bernell
- Professional Faculty & Staff Excellence Award, Debbie Jensen
- Excellence in Outreach Award, Patty Case
- Taking Care of Life Award, Rick Settersten
2007
- Faculty Excellence Award, Anna Harding
- Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring Award, Megan McClelland
- Professional Faculty & Staff Excellence Award, Sandy Frye
- Excellence in Outreach Award, Anne Hoisington
- Taking Care of Life Award, Mark Hoffman
2006
- Faculty Excellence Award, Alan Acock
- Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring Award, Carmen Steggell
- Professional Faculty & Staff Excellence Award, Kim McAlexander
- Excellence in Outreach Award, Steve Garets
- Taking Care of Life Award, Karen Hooker
2005
- Faculty Excellence Award, Karen Hooker
- Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring Award, Liz Gray
- Professional Faculty & Staff Excellence Award, Mendy Gayler
- Excellence in Outreach Award, Karen Swanger
- Taking Care of Life Award, Sally Bowman
2004
- Outstanding Faculty Award, Barbara Cusimano
- Extension Community Service Award, Tina Dodge
- Excellence in Teaching Award, Kathy Greaves
- Excellence in Staff Service Award, Linda Reineccius
2003
- Outstanding Faculty Award, Alexis Walker
- Excellence in Teaching Award, Ray Tricker
- Excellence in Staff Service Award, Barb Harris
- Alberta Johnson Award for Excellence in Extension Leadership, Donna Gregerson
- OSU Extension Agent Professional Program Assistant Award, Liz Canizales