Teaching Awards
The awards listed below recognize and support outstanding instruction and mentorship at the University of Georgia.
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
Creative Teaching Awards
The Creative Teaching Awards recognize UGA faculty for excellence in developing and
implementing creative teaching methods to improve student learning. MORE
Graduate School Outstanding Mentoring Awards
This Graduate School award recognizes excellence in a variety of mentoring functions. MORE
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
The J. Hatten Howard III Award
The J. Hatten Howard III award, named after late geology professor J. Hatten Howard
III, was established to recognize faculty members who exhibit special promise in teaching
Honors courses early in their careers. MORE
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
The Lothar Tresp Outstanding Honors Professor Award
The Lothar Tresp Outstanding Honors Professor Award recognizes superior teaching and
dedication to Honors students in senior faculty members. MORE
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
Graduate School Excellence in Teaching Awards
The Excellence in Teaching Award was established by the Graduate School to recognize
students who have demonstrated superior teaching skills and have contributed to teaching
beyond their own classroom responsibilities, making a significant contribution to
the instructional mission of the University. MORE
