Teaching Awards and Professorships
The awards and professorships listed below recognize and support outstanding instruction and mentorship at the University of Georgia.
Service-Learning Teaching Excellence Award
The Service-Learning Teaching Excellence Award recognizes UGA faculty for excellence
in developing, implementing, and sustaining academic service-learning opportunities
for UGA students in domestic and/or international settings. MORE
Creative Teaching Awards
The Creative Teaching Awards recognize UGA faculty for excellence in developing and
implementing creative teaching methods to improve student learning. MORE
University of Georgia Award for Excellence in Teaching
Established in 2021 based on a recommendation from the UGA Teaching Academy, this
award communicates the University of Georgia’s commitment to its teaching mission
and recognizes the corps of teaching faculty whose time is primarily dedicated to
offering outstanding instruction to our students. MORE
Richard B. Russell Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
The Russell Awards for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching recognize excellence in
undergraduate instruction by faculty members in their early academic careers. MORE
Josiah Meigs Distinguished Teaching Professorships
The Meigs Professorship communicates the University of Georgia’s commitment to excellence
in teaching, the value placed on the learning experiences of our students, and the
centrality of instruction to the University's mission. MORE