Faculty & Staff Honors Luncheon

Date and Location

*Please Note Our New Date* - Friday, April 19, 2019
11:30 a.m. - Luncheon
Noon-1:30 p.m. - Awards Ceremony
Student Center Ballroom

Faculty and Staff Honors Luncheon

The Faculty & Staff Honors Luncheon recognizes those who have received accolades and awards throughout the previous academic year. A full listing of faculty and staff awards and nomination requirements are below.

Event Information

Who can attend this event?
Faculty, staff, and the Georgia Tech community is welcomed to attend this event. Award winners will receive an invite from the Office of Special Events. There is a charge to attend this event. 

Our RSVP period for this event has closed. If you have a change to your RSVP or would like to inquire about available space, please email Serena Wallace.

How much does it cost to attend the event?
General admission is $15 per person. Departments who wish to purchase a table (up to eight people) receive the discounted rate of $100 per table. There is no charge for the award winner and their one guest to attend.

What should I wear to the event?
We request that award winners wear business attire, as they will be asked to walk on stage to receive their award. Guests are encouraged to wear business causal.

What parking is available for off-campus guests?
There are two paid visitor lots near the event. Area 2 is adjacent to the Student Center. Additional parking is available in Area 3 on Ferst Drive. View the campus parking map.

What should I expect?
Lunch begins promptly at 11:30 a.m. Award winners should plan to arrive by 11:30 a.m. to check in. Our formal program begins at noon.  A staff photographer will be on hand to take photos of all our winners, which will be posted on Georgia Tech's Flickr after the event.
 

RSVP to the event today!

Event Contact

Serena Wallace

Event Coordinator
Phone: 404.385.3426

Email Serena Wallace

Previous Events

Faculty Awards

Sigma Xi Awards

AWARD NAME
DESCRIPTION
NOMINATION GUIDELINES
Best Faculty Paper Award Given to faculty authors of an outstanding paper given in the previous calendar year. Two-page nomination letter, copy of papers, and brief resume
Young Faculty Award Given to faculty of rank no higher than Assistant Professor or equivalent. Recognizes outstanding research achievements, as evidenced by publications, program development results and other research contributions. Two-page nomination letter, copy of papers and other research products, and brief resume
Sustained Research Award Recognition of sustained research in a given area.  Two-page nomination letter and brief resume
Submit a Sigma Xi Award Nomination

Institute Research Awards

AWARD NAME
DESCRIPTION
NOMINATION GUIDELINES
Outstanding Achievement in Research Enterprise Enhancement Award

 

 Awarded to a staff member who consistently betters Georgia Tech’s research  program but is not a traditional researcher. Only one nomination per individual per year. There is no limit to the number of nominations from any individual unit, but all nominations will be vetted for endorsement by the by the appropriate dean, IRI director or other executive.
Outstanding Achievement in Research Innovation Award Awards faculty whose research results have had a demonstrable and sustained societal impact. Only one nomination per individual per year. There is no limit to the number of nominations from any individual unit, but all nominations will be vetted for endorsement by the by the appropriate dean, IRI director or other executive.
Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Advisor Award Awarded in recognition of the achievements of a faculty member's doctoral students who completed all degree requirements from January 1, 2014, to December 31, 2018. Only one nomination per individual per year. There is no limit to the number of nominations from any individual unit, but all nominations will be vetted for endorsement by the by the appropriate dean, IRI director or other executive.
Outstanding Faculty Research Author Award  Awarded to faculty who most contributed to highly impactful publications describing the results of research conducted at Georgia Tech and published during the period January 1, 2014, to December 31, 2018. Only one nomination per individual per year. There is no limit to the number of nominations from any individual unit, but all nominations will be vetted for endorsement by the by the appropriate dean, IRI director or other executive.
Outstanding Achievement in Research Program Development Award Awarded to a research team, preferably composed of both faculty and staff, that creates a new thought leadership platform to significantly expanding Georgia Tech’s research portfolio. Only one nomination per individual per year. There is no limit to the number of nominations from any individual unit, but all nominations will be vetted for endorsement by the by the appropriate dean, IRI director or other executive.
Outstanding Achievement in Early Career Research Awarded to a faculty member within eight years of his or her initial appointment who has made significant discoveries or advancements in his or her research, visibly impacting society or one or more scholarly communities. Only one nomination per individual per year. There is no limit to the number of nominations from any individual unit, but all nominations will be vetted for endorsement by the by the appropriate dean, IRI director or other executive.
Submit an Institute Research Award Nomination

CTL Awards

AWARD NAME
DESCRIPTION
NOMINATION GUIDELINES
CTL/BP Junior Faculty Teaching Excellence Award Recognizes teaching excellence, educational innovation, impact on student lives, and research / teaching connections. Nominees should be full-time tenure-track faculty who haven't received tenure. Packet (no more than 15 pages) to include: letter of nomination, reflective statement, illustrations of teaching experience and impact on student learning, and letters of support.
Undergraduate Educator Award Recognizes outstanding contributions to undergraduate education. Non-tenure track faculty with 75-100% appointment, teaches undergraduate courses, and has completed at least two semesters. Packet (no more than 15 pages) to include: letter of nomination, table of contents, reflective statement, illustrations of teaching experience and impact on student learning, and letters of support.
Curriculum Innovation Award Recognizes faculty who are improving the quality of education at Georgia Tech through pedagogical and curricular innovation.  Packet (no more than 15 pages) to include: table of contents, various descriptions of the innovation, and multiple letters of support.
Innovation and Excellence in Laboratory Instruction Award Awards those faculty members who have excelled in teaching in the laboratory.  Packet (no more than 15 pages) to include: table of contents, various descriptions of the laboratory innovation, and multiple letters of support.
Innovation in Co-Curricular Education Award Recognizes those faculty members who increase student learning outside the traditional curriculum and help Georgia Tech achieve its strategic goal of graduating global citizens who can contribute to all sectors of society.  Packet (no more than 15 pages) to include: table of contents, various descriptions of the co-curricular initiative, and multiple letters of support.
Education Partnership Award Recognizes genuine and substantial partnerships between the faculty and students of Georgia Tech and the K-12 community. Partnership must be made between full-time faculty member, Tech student, and K-12 educator. Packet to include: cover sheet, statement of partnership, constituent statements, and letters of support. 
Faculty Award for Academic Outreach  Awarded to those who use their academic expertise to further the learning of K-12 students, teachers or other educational stakeholders of Georgia. Packet (no more than 12 pages) to include: letter of nomination, table of contents, description of outreach activities, and multiple letters of support.
Geoffrey G. Eichholz Faculty Teaching Award  Recognizes faculty who provide outstanding teaching to students in core courses. Packet (no more than 15 pages) to include: letter of nomination, reflective statement, illustrations of teaching experience and impact on student learning, and letters of support.
Teaching Excellence Award for Online Teaching - *NEW AWARD* Recognizes full-time faculty of any rank for a strong commitment to engaged, online teaching and student success. The winner will be our nominee for the Regents' award in the upcoming year. Packet (no more than 20 pages) to include: letter of nomination, table of contents, reflective statement, brief summary of innovative teaching artifacts, condensed curriculum vitae, evidence of the nominee's online teaching and leadership, and multiple letters of support.
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award - *NEW AWARD* This award is intended to encourage and support the work of faculty whose scholarship focuses on the instructional mission of the institution. The winner will be our nominee for the Regents' award in the upcoming year. Packet (no more than 20 pages) to include: letter of nomination, table of contents, teaching philosophy narrative, evidence of the impact of teaching, condensed curriculum vitae, and multiple letters of support.
Submit a CTL Award Nomination

Serve-Learn-Sustain Award

AWARD NAME
DESCRIPTION
NOMINATION GUIDELINES
SLS Award for Excellence in Community-Engaged Sustainability Teaching  This award recognizes a faculty member who has provided outstanding classroom experiences and related community engagement opportunities to students in one or more SLS Affiliated Courses taught between Fall 2017 to present. Packet to include: letter of nomination (from self or other Tech colleague), description of SLS course/s taught including how they advance the SLS mission, vision, and Sustainable Communities framework and achieve SLS Student Learning Outcomes, and letters of support from a department chair or colleague, a student, and a community or other off-campus partner.
Submit a SLS Award Nomination

Academic Advisor Awards

AWARD NAME
DESCRIPTION
NOMINATION GUIDELINES
Outstanding Undergraduate Academic Advising Award - Faculty Recognizes a faculty member who has significant responsibilities in advising undergraduates and in teaching and/or research. Documentation to include: cover letter, letter from nominator, letter from supervisor, and letters from students.
Submit an Academic Advisor Award Nomination

International Initiatives Award

AWARD NAME
DESCRIPTION
NOMINATION GUIDELINES
Steven A. Denning Faculty Award for Global Engagement Recognizes a faculty member who has demonstrated sustained outstanding achievement and commitment to the advancement of the Institute’s global engagement. Documentation to include description of nominee's past and present international involvement. 
Submit an International Initiatives Award Nomination by Contacting the Office of the Vice Provost for International Initiatives

Faculty Honors Committee Awards

AWARD NAME
DESCRIPTION
NOMINATION GUIDELINES
Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Awards Recognizes faculty who have had sustained outstanding achievement in mentoring undergraduates in research activities. Given to one junior and one senior member of the faculty. Packet (no more than 20 pages) to include: letter of nomination, condensed curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and letters of recommendation that must include past and present students. 
Outstanding Professional Education Award Recognizes a faculty member or researcher for his/her contribution to the field of professional education at Georgia Tech. Packet (no more than 20 pages) to include: letter of nomination, condensed curriculum vitae, and letters of recommendation. 
Class of 1934 Outstanding Service Award Presented to a faculty member who has benefited the Institute, profession, school/department, or the general public in an exemplary manner. Packet (no more than 20 pages) to include: letter of nomination, condensed curriculum vitae, and letters of recommendation.
Class of 1934 Outstanding Innovative Use of Education Technology Award Recognizes a member of the faculty who has developed and instituted innovative techniques to improve the learning environment and the learning process. Packet (no more than 20 pages) to include: letter of nomination, condensed curriculum vitae, and letters of recommendation.
Class of 1934 Outstanding Interdisciplinary Activities Award Recognizes faculty who have made significant interdisciplinary contributions to teaching and research. Packet (no more than 20 pages) to include: letter of nomination, condensed curriculum vitae, and letters of recommendation.
Class of 1940 W. Roane Beard Outstanding Teacher Award Awarded to those who display teaching excellence, including extraordinary efforts in teaching, inspiration transmitted to students, direct impact and involvement with students, intellectual integrity and scholarship, and impact on post graduate success of students. Packet (no more than 20 pages) to include: letter of nomination, condensed curriculum vitae, and letters of recommendation.
Class of 1940 W. Howard Ector Outstanding Teacher Award Awarded to those who display teaching excellence, including extraordinary efforts in teaching, inspiration transmitted to students, direct impact and involvement with students, intellectual integrity and scholarship, and impact on post graduate success of students. Packet (no more than 20 pages) to include: letter of nomination, condensed curriculum vitae, and letters of recommendation.
Class of 1934 Distinguished Professor Award Recognizes sustained outstanding achievement in teaching, research and service. Highest award given to a faculty member. Packet (no more than 20 pages) to include: letter of nomination from the Chair, letters of recommendation from peers, documentation of scholarship, and letters regarding impact to students.
Submit a Faculty Honors Awards Nomination

 

Staff Awards

Staff Performance Awards

AWARD NAME
DESCRIPTION
NOMINATION GUIDELINES
Spirit of Georgia Tech Award  Recognizes staff who inspire others with their presence and professionalism, creating an environment where others flourish and thrive. Nominees embody what it means to be a Georgia Tech employee, continually striving toward progress and service. Ideal nomination will describe how the individual has exhibited the specific behavior and how his/her efforts and approaches impacted others and the community. Nominators are encouraged to include three letters of support. 
Process Improvement Excellence Award  Celebrates staff who consistently invent or improve tools, processes, or systems. Nominees should consistently ask "how can we do this better?" and "why do we do it that way?" Ideal nomination will describe how the individual has exhibited the specific behavior and how his/her efforts and approaches impacted others and brought the eyes of the world to Georgia Tech. Nominators are encouraged to include three letters of support. 
Rising Wreck Award  Celebrates staff who demonstrate leadership qualities that align with the Institute's Creating the Next Visionary Leader vision. Nominees should take initiative to solve problems and improve work situations without being promoted.  Ideal nomination will describe how the individual has exhibited the specific behavior and how his/her efforts and approaches impacted others and brought the eyes of the world to Georgia Tech. Nominators are encouraged to include three letters of support. 
Excellence Award  Celebrates staff who are involved with transformative, larger-scale efforts. Nominees should achieve results that impact a large constituency of Georgia Tech employees.  Ideal nomination will describe how the individual has exhibited the specific behavior and how his/her efforts and approaches impacted others and brought the eyes of the world to Georgia Tech. Nominators are encouraged to include three letters of support. 
Partnership Award  Celebrates staff who cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships at the international, national, or local levels. Nominees seek new partnerships while leveraging existing ones.  Ideal nomination will describe how the individual has exhibited the specific behavior and how his/her efforts and approaches impacted others and brought the eyes of the world to Georgia Tech. Nominators are encouraged to include three letters of support. 
Leadership in Action Award  Celebrates staff who effectively motivate, influence, and develop both groups and individuals to achieve Institute goals. Nominees inspire change and productivity in others.  Ideal nomination will describe how the individual has exhibited the specific behavior and how his/her efforts and approaches impacted others and brought the eyes of the world to Georgia Tech. Nominators are encouraged to include three letters of support. 
Service to the Community Award  Presented to staff who engage in activities that help others within the Georgia Tech community or outside of the Institute. Nominees will demonstrate a positive impact on others.  Ideal nomination will describe how the individual is a great manager on many levels, as well as how his/her efforts and approaches impacted others and brought the eyes of the world to Georgia Tech. Nominators are encouraged to include three letters of support. 
Creating the Next Award  Recognizes an individual or team who regularly evaluates situations, gathers data, and uses the data, to identify opportunities for change. Nominees embrace change as an opportunity for growth and innovation.  Ideal nomination will describe how the individual has exhibited multiple behaviors and how his/her efforts and approaches impacted others and brought the eyes of the world to Georgia Tech. Nominators are encouraged to include three letters of support. 
Submit a Staff Performance Award Nomination

Graduate Academic Advisor Awards

AWARD NAME
DESCRIPTION
NOMINATION GUIDELINES
Outstanding Graduate Academic Advising Award Presented annually to one staff member who has rendered outstanding performance in graduate student academic advising. Documentation to include: cover letter, letter from nominator, letter from supervisor, and letters from students.
Submit a Graduate Academic Advisor Award Nomination

Undergraduate Academic Advisor Awards

AWARD NAME
DESCRIPTION
NOMINATION GUIDELINES
Outstanding Undergraduate Academic Advising Award - Staff Recognizes a staff member whose primary role is to advise undergraduates. Must have completed at least two years of service Documentation to include: cover letter, letter from nominator, letter from supervisor, and letters from students. 
Submit an Undergraduate Academic Advisor Award Nomination

Institute Research Award

AWARD NAME
DESCRIPTION
NOMINATION GUIDELINES
Outstanding Achievement in Research Enterprise Enhancement Award Awarded to a staff member who consistently betters Georgia Tech’s research  program but is not a traditional researcher.  Only one nomination per individual per year. There is no limit to the number of nominations from any individual unit, but all nominations will be vetted for endorsement by the by the appropriate dean, IRI director or other executive.
Submit an Outstanding Achievement in Research Enterprise Enhancement Award Nomination