DISTINGUISHED TEACHING AWARD

The Distinguished Teaching Award is given to faculty members who show a mastery of their subject matter, intellectual rigor and a passion for teaching.
Douglas Black, Pharmacy
Lauro Flores, Ethnic Studies
Matt Sparke, Geography/Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies
Terry Swanson, Earth & Space Sciences
Crispin Thurlow, Communication
G. Kent Nelson, Business, UW Tacoma
David Goldstein, UW Bothell

EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD

The Excellence in Teaching Award is given to graduate student teaching assistants who demonstrate outstanding skills in the classroom.
Jerusha Achterberg, Anthropology
Alex Coverdill, Biology

DISTINGUISHED STAFF AWARD

The Distinguished Staff Award is given to staff who contribute to the mission of their unit or the University, respond creatively to challenges, maintain the highest standards in their work, establish productive working relationships and promote a respectful and supportive workplace.
Marne Faber, Harborview
Elaine Franks, Psychology
Pam Robenolt, Athletics
Cynthia St. Clair, Music
Deborah Flores | Engineering

BROTMAN AWARD FOR INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE

The Brotman Award recognizes collaboration within and among departments, programs and groups that improves the quality of undergraduate education.
Program on the Environment
Multidisciplinary International Research Training Program, Epidemiology

DISTINGUISHED CONTRIBUTIONS TO LIFELONG LEARNING AWARD

The Distinguished Contributions to Lifelong Learning Award is given to faculty who have taught for at least two years in non-degree programs sponsored by the UW and aimed at adults for professional development, personal interest or career redirection.
Jan Spyridakis, Technical Communication

OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD

The Outstanding Public Service Award is presented to a faculty or staff member to honor extensive local and/or national and international service.
Erasmo Gamboa, Ethnic Studies

JAMES D. CLOWES AWARD FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF LEARNING COMMUNITIES

The James D. Clowes Award for the Advancement of Learning Communities recognizes a faculty or staff member who transforms undergraduate learning by creating or sustaining learning communities among students.
James Gregory, History

S. STERLING MUNRO PUBLIC SERVICE TEACHING AWARD

The S. Sterling Munro Public Service Teaching Award is given to a faculty member demonstrating exemplary leadership in community-based instruction, including service learning, public service internships and community partnership projects.
J. Carey Jackson,  Medicine

DAVID B. THORUD LEADERSHIP AWARD

The David B. Thorud Leadership Award honors one faculty member and one staff member who lead, serve, inspire and collaborate with broad-ranging impact that is beyond their regular responsibilities.
Eve Riskin, Electrical Engineering
Don Wulff, UW Center for Instructional Development and Research (CIDR)

MARSHA L. LANDOLT DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE MENTOR AWARD

The Marsha L. Landolt Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award recognizes a faculty member who has made outstanding contributions to the education and guidance of graduate students.
Raj Bordia, Materials Science

ALUMNA SUMMA LAUDE DIGNATUS

The Alumnus Summa Laude Dignatus Award is given not for recent work but for a lifetime record of achievement. It is the highest honor that the UW can bestow on a graduate.
Dan Evans

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

The UW Alumni Association's Distinguished Service Award is given to individuals who make outstanding efforts on behalf of the Alumni Association.
Dawn Williams

PRESIDENT'S MEDAL

The President's Medal is given to two top seniors in the graduating class, one of whom completed at least three-fourths of his or her degree requirement at the UW and the other who entered the University with at least 60 transfer credits from a Washington community college. Candidates are judged on overall academic record, including grades.
Minh-An Nguyen, Biochemistry and Chemistry
Elise Saba, English

UW Best and Brightest 2007 | PDF edition
Best and Brightest print edition (PDF)

 

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