Overview
The Excellence in Global Engagement Award is an annual Awards of Excellence award that honors faculty and staff at the University of Washington for their leadership in global engagement. The award alternates each year between faculty and staff honorees. The 2027 award will honor a UW faculty member who has led or undertaken activities that connect UW students, faculty, and staff to global communities locally, nationally, or internationally.
The award is the highest recognition for UW faculty and staff who make significant contributions to global engagement at the UW and carries a $5,000 stipend.
Nominations for the 2027 award opened on October 5, 2026.
Criteria
The award seeks to honor UW facutly who have accomplished one or more of the following:
- Facilitated cross-cultural and/or international communication and interaction;
- Made international programming at the UW more accessible, diverse, and inclusive;
- Demonstrated innovative thinking and initiative in developing and implementing global engagement activities, projects, or programs.
Eligibility
All current UW faculty (with at least 50% FTE).
How to Nominate
Fill out this Google Form with the nominee’s name, UW email, and department or office. Accessing through UW Net ID is required. Sharing your name to the nominee is optional.
All current UW faculty, staff, and students can nominate.
Note: UW faculty may self-nominate.
Important Dates
- October 5th, 2026: Nominations open
- November 13th, 2026: Nominations due
- December 18th, 2026: Application packets from nominees due
- May 2027: Award recipient announced
- June 2027: Award recipient honored at annual Awards of Excellence Ceremony
Questions?
Please contact uwglobal@uw.edu.