Faculty/Staff Awards & Honors

The Office of Academic Affairs recognizes the contribution of outstanding faculty and staff through a variety of awards and honors. Below is a list of faculty/staff awards for which nominations are invited each year. Please note that additional awards may be available in each college and/or department for faculty and students.

Award Due Date
American Council on Education (ACE) FellowsN/A
Andrew Carnegie FellowsN/A
Bank of America Award for Teaching ExcellenceNovember 21, 2024
Board of Governors’ Award for Excellence in TeachingN/A
Bonnie E. Cone Early-Career Professorship in TeachingJanuary 31, 2026
Bonnie E. Cone Professorship in Civic EngagementOctober 31, 2025
Chancellor’s ProfessorN/A
Distinguished and Endowed ProfessorshipsN/A
First Citizens Bank Scholars MedalNovember 8, 2024
Governor James E. Holshouser, Jr. Award for Excellence in Public ServiceN/A
Harshini V. de Silva Graduate Mentor AwardNovember 1, 2024
Honorary DegreesN/A
James H. Woodward Faculty Research AwardN/A
NC Campus Engagement Engaged Faculty AwardN/A
O. Max Gardner AwardTBD
Provost’s Award for Excellence in Student SuccessJanuary 31, 2026
Provost’s Student Athlete Academic Achievement AwardN/A
Thomas Ehrlich Civically Engaged Faculty AwardN/A
Thomas L. Reynolds Leadership AwardN/A
UNC Charlotte Award for Teaching ExcellenceNovember 21, 2024
U.S. Professors of the YearN/A
Note: “N/A” campus due dates indicate that the award nominations are (a) accepted any time of the year, (b) not accepted because the requirements are based on other criteria, or (c) not currently being accepted.