Faculty and Staff Awards

The University and College Awards program honors outstanding faculty and staff each year who have demonstrated their commitment to the land-grant ideals of learning, discovery and engagement. These awards represent the highest recognition that Iowa State bestows upon its faculty and staff for their accomplishments.

Although some university awards allow for direct nomination, most nominations route through the academic colleges (see the individual descriptions). Nominees for LAS awards must be LAS faculty or staff members.  Past recipients are not eligible to receive the same LAS award again.

Questions about award guidelines or the award process can be directed to Associate Dean Monic Behnken at mbehnken@iastate.edu.

  • Award Deadlines

    LAS Deadlines for Distinguished, Morrill and University Professorships and Regents Excellence awards:

    5:00PM on December 1, 2025

    Deadlines for all Research, Education, and other awards:

    5:00PM on December 1, 2025

  • Please Note

    All award information, including criteria and eligibility, is updated in early September, after LAS receives updates to University awards.

    Please be sure to carefully review nomination criteria and guidelines.

    Last Update: October 14, 2025

  • Cover Sheets

    • LAS Awards Cover Sheet
      (PDF | DOC )
    • University Awards Cover Sheet
      (PDF)

Award categories

Additional information

These websites have additional information on the various university awards and criteria