The David B. Thorud Leadership Award honors the longtime service of Thorud, who served for a number of years as Dean of the College of Forest Resources and most recently was the acting provost. Annual honors go to one UW faculty member and one staff member (excludes senior administration to the level of Associate Dean and Vice Chancellor).

Awardees are chosen based on a variety of criteria that demonstrate leadership, including exhibiting—through project work, team work or other service—courage, the ability to find practical solutions for complex problems, teamwork, and excellent listening skills.

The final candidates are those who are recognized as leaders among their colleagues.

The Thorud Award may be given to a faculty or staff member only once in his/her lifetime.

The award was created in coordination with the Leadership, Community and Values Initiative with an endowment fund to which the deans unanimously contributed. The University matched those gifts to honor and acknowledge Thorud’s long record of leadership. Each winner will receive $2,500.

To nominate someone for this award, send a one-page letter to the Thorud Leadership Selection Committee, c/o Mindy Kornberg (mindyk@u.washington.edu). The deadline is Thursday, February 14, 2008.