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University Week, the Faculty and Staff Newspaper of the University of Washington
University of Washington Annual Recognition Award Winners

This is the time of year that the University of Washington honors some of its best and brightest. Awards are given to honor outstanding teachers, staff, mentors and those engaged in public service and efforts to increase diversity. There are also awards for students, alumni and friends of the University who have distinguished themselves.

You are invited to celebrate the achievements of these special people at a ceremony in Meany Hall, June 12, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., followed by a reception in the Meany Foyer.

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Distinguished Teaching Awards

Distinguished Teaching Awards are given to University faculty who show a mastery of their subject matter, intellectual rigor and a passion for teaching.


 

Distinguished Staff Awards

Distinguished Staff Awards are given to staff who have made outstanding contributions to the mission of their unit or the University. They respond creatively to challenges, maintain the highest standards in their work, establish productive working relationships, and promote a respectful and supportive workplace.


 

Excellence in Teaching Awards
Anita Lenges
Rebecca Nugent
          
Excellence in Teaching Awards are given to graduate teaching assistants who demonstrate outstanding skills in the classroom.

 

Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award
  
Charles Keyes
  
The Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award recognizes faculty members who have made outstanding contributions to the education and guidance of graduate students.

 

S. Sterling Munro Public Service Teaching Award
Anthony Ishisaka
    
The S. Sterling Munro Public Service Teaching Award is presented to a faculty member demonstrating exemplary leadership in service internships and community-partnership projects. Munro was an aide on the staff of the late U.S. Sen. Henry M. Jackson and was also an administrator of the Bonneville Power Administration.

 

  Outstanding Public Service Award
Dena Brownstein
    
The Outstanding Public Service Award is presented to a faculty or staff member to honor the recipient’s extensive local, national and international public service.

 

Lifelong Learning Award
Kirk Beach
    
The Distinguished Contributions to Lifelong Learning Award honors faculty who taught or designed courses, seminars or workshops aimed at working adults and other nontraditional students, and who received excellent teaching evaluations for that work.

 

    Alumnus Summa Laude Dignatus
William Bolcom
    
The Alumnus Summa Laude Dignatus is given not for recent work, but for a lifetime record of achievement. It is the highest honor the University can bestow on a graduate.

 

Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award
Vivian Lee
    
The Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award is given to an individual or individuals who make outstanding efforts on behalf of the Alumni Association.

 

   President's Medalist
The President’s Medal is given to the top senior in the graduating class. Candidates are judged on overall academic record, including grades.

 

Brotman Diversity Award
 
The Brotman Awards are made possible by donations from Jeffrey and Susan Brotman. Jeffrey Brotman is a UW law school graduate and a regent. Susan Brotman is on the UW Foundation Board of Directors. The Brotman Diversity Award recognizes outstanding programs that advance diversity in the UW community.

 

Brotman Instructional Award
 
The Brotman Awards are made possible by donations from Jeffrey and Susan Brotman. Jeffrey Brotman is a UW law school graduate and a regent. Susan Brotman is on the UW Foundation Board of Directors. The Brotman Award for Instructional Excellence recognizes collaboration within and among departments, programs and groups that improves the quality of undergraduate education.

 

University of Washington Best and Brightest 2003