Distinction in Creativity Award

The Distinction in Creativity Award honors a faculty member of any rank whose work exemplifies innovation, originality, and excellence in creative endeavors. This recognition celebrates the many ways that creativity enriches teaching, research, artistic expression, and scholarly contributions across a wide range of disciplines. While creativity is often associated with the arts, this award recognizes that creativity takes many forms and can be found in many fields of study. Faculty members from any department are eligible for nomination, and candidates will be considered for their ability to advance knowledge, inspire others, and demonstrate imaginative thinking that contributes meaningfully to their discipline and to the broader academic community.

Criteria & Eligibility

  1. Faculty of all ranks are eligible to be nominated.
  2. Faculty from any department may be nominated.
  3. Work should exemplify excellence in creative endeavors whether it be artistic expression, scholarly contribution, performance, or creative thinking.

Nomination Materials

  1. A letter of nomination of up to two pages from the department head or designee.
  2. Abbreviated CV related to the awards criteria.

Recognition

Recognized at the College Awards Ceremony.

Each department may nominate one person for this award who meets the criteria outlined.

Rubric Categories for Evaluation

Research/Creative Work

Is there a clear, documented record of publications, scholarly work, performances, etc.?

Scholarly Recognition

Is there recognition of their research/creative work in the form of grants, fellowships and/or competitive honors?

Originality/Innovation

How does the nominee show distinction in their field?

Due Date

Nominations are due by December 1 to the Box folder provided by the ArtSci Dean’s Office to the Department Head.

If you are a designee, please contact your Department Head for access to the Box folder.