The Paul A. Funk Recognition Award is presented to faculty and academic professionals for outstanding achievement and major contributions to the betterment of agriculture, natural resources, and human systems. Funds for the awards program, which was established in June 1970, are provided by the Paul A. Funk Foundation of Bloomington, Illinois, as a memorial to […]
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Runge Faculty Distinguished Achievement Award
The Runge Faculty Distinguished Achievement Award recognizes the professional career of a faculty member for their work and achievements in teaching, research and publications, extension and outreach, faculty governance, professional associations and service to the college and campus. The award is supported by the U of I Foundation Pat and Ed Runge Distinguished Faculty Award endowment. Dr. Ed Runge was […]
Louis V. Logeman Graduate Student Teaching Award
The Louis V. Logeman Graduate Student Teaching Award recognizes graduate students who excel as teachers in the classroom and/or laboratory instruction in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. This award honors Louis V. Logeman, a 1907 graduate of the college. The Award Each year the college presents two Louis V. Logeman Graduate Student Teaching Awards. […]
Graduate Student Research Award
The Graduate Student Research Award recognizes demonstrated excellence in research activities in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. The Award Each year the college presents two Graduate Student Research Awards, one at the master’s level and at most two at the doctorate level. Recipients receive a $1,000 personal award and a certificate of […]
Service Recognition Award
The Service Recognition Award recognizes outstanding service to the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences by individuals such as adjunct professors, USDA, or Illinois Survey scientists affiliated with the college. The Award Each year the college may present one Service Recognition Award. The award includes a $1,000 personal award and a certificate of recognition. […]
Staff Award for Excellence and the Marcella M. Nance Staff Award
The Staff Award for Excellence and the Marcella M. Nance Staff Award recognize civil service support staff of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences for excellence in performance. The Award Each year the college presents up to three Staff Awards for Excellence, one of which is the Marcella M. Nance Staff Award. Each award includes a $500 […]
Professional Staff Award for Excellence
The Professional Staff Award for Excellence recognizes outstanding performance and demonstrated professional excellence by members of the professional staff of the college. The award for Innovation and Creativity recognizes a special initiative; awards Advising, Teaching and Outreach; Research; and Administration/Management or Technical contributions are presented for exceptionally outstanding and meritorious work over an extended period. The Award Each […]
Specialized Faculty Teaching Award
The Specialized Faculty Teaching Award recognizes teaching associates who excel as teachers in the classroom and/or laboratory instruction in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. The Award Each year the college presents one Specialized Faculty Teaching Award. The recipient receives a $1,000 personal award and a certificate of recognition. Eligibility Nominees for the Specialized Faculty Teaching […]
Team Award for Excellence
The Team Award for Excellence recognizes faculty members and staff who, working together as a team, have made a significant contribution in teaching, research, or extension. The Award Each year the college presents one Team Award for Excellence to recognize outstanding contributions uniquely accomplished through a team effort. The award includes an unrestricted $6,000 gift to the team […]
John Clyde and Henrietta Downey Spitler Teaching Award
The John Clyde and Henrietta Downey Spitler Teaching Award recognizes outstanding faculty teaching as it is broadly defined, to include all instructional activities of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. Mildred Spitler Johnson of Urbana provided funds to establish this award in 1988 in honor of her parents, John Clyde and Henrietta Downey Spitler. John […]