The LAS College will review, select and forward candidate nominations for corresponding university awards from the nominations submitted to the college, and for similar awards when appropriate as noted below. For corresponding awards, all LAS eligibility and review criteria are intended to agree with the university criteria.
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 Mara Fleming at mfleming@iastate.edu or Associate Dean Leslie Hogben at hogben@iastate.edu
Links to Previous Award Recipients
- Past LAS award recipients
- Past University award recipients
- Distinguished Professor recipients
- Morrill Professor recipients
- University Professor recipients
Professional and Scientific Staff Awards
Regents Award for Staff Excellence
For complete award and nomination information, please visit: https://www.provost.iastate.edu/faculty-and-staff-resources/awards/staff/professional-and-scientific#regents
Eligibility: Professional and Scientific and Merit employees who have been employed at Iowa State University for a minimum of five (5) years.
Recipients must be Iowa State employees at the time of the University Awards Ceremony.
Cover Sheet: For Staff: (PDF | DOC)
LAS Due Date: December 1
Submission: All nomination materials should be uploaded to this LAS CyBox folder as one document: https://iastate.app.box.com/f/4a4b554a0e2e4605afa4fab2d2319491
Note: Nominations may be made through LAS or directly to the University. For direct nomination, please follow University instructions at https://www.provost.iastate.edu/faculty-and-staff-resources/awards/staff/professional-and-scientific#regents
Research Awards
LAS will select nominations for the corresponding University Awards from the candidates submitted to the College.
University Awards
LAS Professional and Scientific Research Award
Purpose: To recognize professional and scientific staff members for excellence in research.
Eligibility: Professional and scientific staff members who have conducted research in LAS as a P&S employee for at least three years as of January 1 of the year in which the award is to be given. Recipients must be ISU employees at the time of the university awards ceremony.
Criteria: Documented evidence of notable independent research accomplishments as evaluated by supervisors and/or experts in the nominee’s field. Evidence of the impact of the contributions on the nominee’s discipline. Evidence of external recognition independent of that of any mentor or supervisor. The candidates will be judged by the body of their work while P&S employees at ISU.
Submission Guidelines: Research Award Guidelines
Cover Sheet: For Staff: (PDF | DOC)
LAS Due Date: December 1
Submission: All nomination materials should be uploaded to this LAS CyBox folder as one document: https://iastate.app.box.com/f/4a4b554a0e2e4605afa4fab2d2319491
Similar University Award: Professional and Scientific Research Award
Note: For the university award, nominations may be made through LAS or directly to the University. For direct nomination, please follow University instructions at https://www.provost.iastate.edu/faculty-and-staff-resources/awards/staff/professional-and-scientific#research
Education Awards
LAS will select nominations for the corresponding University Awards from the candidates submitted to the College.
University Awards
- No ISU Equivalent
LAS Award for Early Achievement in Academic Advising
Purpose: To recognize ISU faculty or professional staff who have demonstrated outstanding performance in advising Iowa State University undergraduate students or College of Veterinary Medicine professional students early in their professional careers.
Eligibility: ISU faculty or professional staff who have a minimum of two years and not more than five years of advising responsibilities for undergraduate or College of Veterinary Medicine professional students at the time of application. An advisor may receive the award, or its predecessor award, only once. Recipients must be ISU employees at the time of the university awards ceremony.
Criteria: Evidence of outstanding performance as an advisor, documented by student evaluations, student letters of support and/or supporting documentation of peers who work closely with the nominee.
Cover Sheet: For Staff: (PDF | DOC)
LAS Due Date: December 1
Submission: All nomination materials should be uploaded to this LAS CyBox folder as one document: https://iastate.app.box.com/f/4a4b554a0e2e4605afa4fab2d2319491
Corresponding University Award: ISU Award for Early Achievement in Academic Advising Must be submitted through LAS. Deadline and submission process are the same as for the LAS award.
Ruth W. Swenson Award for Outstanding Advising
Purpose: To recognize ISU faculty or professional staff who have continued to demonstrate outstanding performance in advising Iowa State University undergraduate students or College of Veterinary Medicine professional students throughout their professional career.
Eligibility: LAS faculty and professional staff with a minimum of 5 years of service to ISU and LAS, and whose current responsibility includes the advising of undergraduate students. Recipients must be ISU employees at the time of the awards ceremony. An advisor may receive the award, or its predecessor award, only once.
Note: The ISU Award for Academic Advising Impact requires that recipients must have five years of advising responsibilities at the time of application. Nominations submitted to LAS that satisfy this requirement will be forwarded for consideration of the ISU award.
Criteria: Evidence of outstanding performance as an advisor, as documented by student evaluations, student letters of support and/or supporting documentation of peers who work closely with the nominee.
Cover Sheet: For Staff: (PDF | DOC)
LAS Due Date: December 1
Submission: All nomination materials should be uploaded to this LAS CyBox folder as one document: https://iastate.app.box.com/f/4a4b554a0e2e4605afa4fab2d2319491
Similar University Award: ISU Award for Academic Advising Impacts Must be submitted through LAS. Deadline and submission process are the same as for the LAS award.
LAS Award for Learning Community Leadership
Purpose: To recognize faculty and staff members for outstanding coordination and leadership of a learning community in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Eligibility: Faculty and P&S staff involved in coordination of an undergraduate student learning community. Recipients must be ISU employees at the time of the awards ceremony.
Criteria: Documented evidence of outstanding coordination and leadership of a learning community in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Documentation should include feedback from student participants and learning community mentors.
Submission Guidelines: Learning Community Leadership Guidelines
LAS Cover Sheet: For Staff
LAS Due Date: December 1
Submission: All nomination materials should be uploaded to this LAS CyBox folder as one document: https://iastate.app.box.com/f/4a4b554a0e2e4605afa4fab2d2319491
Corresponding University Award: Not applicable
Note that the LAS Learning Community Award is open to faculty and P&S staff.
LAS Award for Impact on Student Success
Purpose: To recognize outstanding achievement by staff and faculty who have had a sustained impact on undergraduate student success. This positive impact may be with individual students or a group of students inside or outside the classroom.
Eligibility: Faculty members, P&S staff, and merit staff in LAS are eligible. Recipients must be ISU employees at the time of the University Awards Ceremony. The nomination should identify one of the following types:
- Individual staff award
- Individual faculty award
- Team award (faculty, staff, or a combination). A team includes three or more LAS employees and could be as large as a department or program
Note: The merit award is an LAS award only.
Criteria: Nominees regularly exhibit at least one of these actions/characteristics:
- Collaborate across campus, colleges, and/or units to generate impactful programs and practices to advance student success.
- Improve student success by implementing technologies, techniques, practices, or programs that transform the student experience inside or outside of the classroom.
- Support student co-curricular success beyond the classroom experience
- Utilize a variety of high-impact educational practices to enhance student success
The most compelling nominations will provide evidence of impact on student success.
Submission Guidelines: Impact on Student Success Guidelines
Cover Sheet:
For Faculty: (PDF | DOC)
For Staff: (PDF | DOC)
For Teams: (PDF | DOC)
LAS Due Date: December 1
Submission: All nomination materials should be uploaded to this LAS CyBox folder as one document: https://iastate.app.box.com/f/4a4b554a0e2e4605afa4fab2d2319491
Corresponding University Award: ISU Award for Impact on Student Success
Note: For the university award, nominations may be made through LAS or directly to the University. Deadline and submission process through LAS are the same as for the LAS award. For direct nomination, please follow University instructions at: https://www.provost.iastate.edu/faculty-success/awards/university/faculty-awards/impact-on-student-success]
Other Awards
- No LAS Equivalent
- No LAS Equivalent
- No LAS Equivalent
- No University Equivalent
LAS Award for Achievement in Economic Development in Iowa
Purpose: To recognize faculty and staff members for outstanding ISU-based achievements in advancing the economic development of the state of Iowa.
Eligibility: Individuals or teams of A- or B-base faculty members and/or Professional and Scientific staff who have made an economic development contribution at ISU. Recipients must be ISU employees at the time of the university awards ceremony. Faculty and staff may only receive this award one time.
Criteria: Documented evidence of outstanding contribution to the economic development of the State of Iowa. Evidence of this contribution will include starting companies that have employed Iowa residents or had a significant positive impact on Iowa residents or providing specific documented support to Iowa companies that have resulted in economic gains for that firm.
Cover Sheet: For Staff: (PDF | DOC)
LAS Due Date: December 1
Submission: All nomination materials should be uploaded to this LAS CyBox folder as one document: https://iastate.app.box.com/f/4a4b554a0e2e4605afa4fab2d2319491
Corresponding University Award: ISU Award for Achievement in Economic Development in Iowa
Note: For the university award, nominations may be made through LAS or directly to the University. For direct nomination, please follow University instructions at https://www.provost.iastate.edu/faculty-and-staff-resources/awards/faculty/economic-development
LAS Award for Achievement in Intellectual Property
Purpose: To recognize faculty and staff members for outstanding ISU-based achievements in producing intellectual property.
Eligibility: Individuals or teams of A- or B-base faculty members and/or Professional and Scientific staff who have made important IP contributions at ISU, preferably leading to patents and licenses. Recipients must be ISU employees at the time of the university awards ceremony. Faculty and staff may only receive this award one time.
Criteria: Documented evidence of outstanding contribution to the development of patentable discoveries. The significance of this intellectual property will be demonstrated by its being licensed and used by industries both within and outside of the state of Iowa. The success of this IP and the significance of the licensing should in part be documented by the resources that this IP returns to the university. For some IP, such as open source software that cannot be patented or licensed, the nomination should demonstrate substantial national impact.
Cover Sheet: For Staff: (PDF | DOC)
LAS Due Date: December 1
Submission: All nomination materials should be uploaded to this LAS CyBox folder as one document: https://iastate.app.box.com/f/4a4b554a0e2e4605afa4fab2d2319491
Corresponding University Award: ISU Award for Achievement in Intellectual Property
Note: For the university award, nominations may be made through LAS or directly to the University. For direct nomination, please follow University instructions at https://www.provost.iastate.edu/faculty-and-staff-resources/awards/faculty/economic-development
LAS Award for Early Achievement in Extension or Professional Practice
Purpose: To recognize a faculty, campus staff or field staff member who has demonstrated outstanding performance in statewide leadership in extension and/or professional practice and has achieved national recognition of his/her contributions to outreach activities.
Eligibility: Members of the faculty or professional staff with no more than 6 years of experience post Ph.D. (or other appropriate terminal degree) and a minimum of 2 years in LAS. Recipients must be ISU employees at the time of the awards ceremony.
Criteria: A record of exemplary performance as documented by clients and peers.
Cover Sheet: For Staff: (PDF | DOC)
LAS Due Date: December 1
Submission: All nomination materials should be uploaded to this LAS CyBox folder as one document: https://iastate.app.box.com/f/4a4b554a0e2e4605afa4fab2d2319491
Corresponding University Award: ISU Award for Early Achievement in Extension or Professional Practice Must be submitted through LAS. Deadline and submission process are the same as for the LAS award.
LAS Award for Outstanding Achievement in Extension or Professional Practice
Purpose: To recognize a faculty, campus staff or field staff member who has demonstrated outstanding performance in leadership in extension and/or professional practice and has achieved national recognition of his/her contributions to outreach activities.
Eligibility: Members of the faculty or professional staff with a minimum of 10 years of service at ISU in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Recipients must be ISU employees at the time of the awards ceremony.
Criteria: Documented evidence of outstanding contributions to the university’s outreach mission over an extended period of time, including testimony from peers and clients.
Cover Sheet: For Staff: (PDF | DOC)
LAS Due Date: December 1
Submission: All nomination materials should be uploaded to this LAS CyBox folder as one document: https://iastate.app.box.com/f/4a4b554a0e2e4605afa4fab2d2319491
Corresponding University Award: ISU Award for Outstanding Achievement in Extension or Professional Practice Must be submitted through LAS. Deadline and submission process are the same as for the LAS award.
R.K. Bliss Extension Award
The R.K. Bliss Extension Award recognizes outstanding career achievement by an ISU Extension and Outreach staff member in developing an overall or continuing extension education program. For complete award guidelines and nomination information, please visit: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/professionaldevelopment/rk-bliss-award
Eligibility: All ISU Extension and Outreach campus, field, and county employees. A person may receive this award only once.
Note: The R.K. Bliss Extension Award is an ISU award and does not have an LAS equivalent.
LAS Award for Inclusive Excellence
Purpose: Recognizes faculty, P&S and Merit staff, and teams who have advanced the college’s mission of diversity, equity, and inclusion through their teaching, scholarship, service, or campus-community outreach.
Eligibility: Faculty, P&S or Merit staff, and teams employed by Iowa State University for 3 years or more, and member of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for at least one year. Individual recipients must be ISU employees at the time of the awards ceremony. A team nomination should include three or more LAS employees and could be as large as a department or program.
Note: The team award is an LAS award only.
Criteria:
Selection is based on documentation of:
- Efforts that have significantly impacted diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at Iowa State University.
- Exemplary performance and positive impact aligned with the university’s strategic plan, non-discrimination statement, and DEI goals/statements.
- Depth and breadth of impact on the organization.
- Collaboration with DEI-centered offices, DEI-focused committees, or individuals in the DEI ecosystem at Iowa State.
- Indication of nominee’s continuing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at Iowa State.
Submission Guidelines: Inclusive Excellence Award Guidelines
Cover Sheet:
For Faculty: (PDF | DOC)
For Staff: (PDF | DOC)
For Teams: (PDF | DOC)
LAS Due Date: December 1
Submission: All nomination materials should be uploaded to this LAS CyBox folder as one document: https://iastate.app.box.com/f/4a4b554a0e2e4605afa4fab2d2319491
Similar University Award: ISU Award for Inclusive Excellence
Note: For the university award, nominations may be made through LAS or directly to the University. For direct nomination, please follow University instructions at https://www.provost.iastate.edu/faculty-and-staff-resources/awards/faculty/inclusive-excellence
LAS Institutional Service Award
Purpose: Recognizes a member of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty or staff for a history of exemplary institutional service that has benefited the department, College and/or the university.
Eligibility: Any faculty or staff member, including administrative officials with faculty rank. Former recipients of the award are not eligible. Recipients must be ISU employees at the time of the awards ceremony.
Criteria: Documented evidence of an established history of exemplary service and leadership on committees critical to the operation and function of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, it divisions, departments, offices and/or programs.
Submission Guidelines: Institutional Service Award Guidelines
LAS Cover Sheet: For Staff
LAS Due Date: December 1
Submission: All nomination materials should be uploaded to this LAS CyBox folder as one document: https://iastate.app.box.com/f/4a4b554a0e2e4605afa4fab2d2319491
Corresponding University Award: Not applicable
LAS Professional and Scientific Excellence Award
Purpose: The Professional and Scientific Excellence Award recognizes and honors professional and scientific staff members who have been employed by Iowa State University for more than five years and who have achieved excellence in their respective fields.
Eligibility: Employed by Iowa State University in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences for more than five years and achieved excellence in respective field. Recipients must be ISU employees at the time of the awards ceremony.
Criteria:
- Professional contributions/service within the College (to the university, department or unit, other departments or units, and the P & S system)
- Professional organizations and positions held
- Evidence of career progress (promotions and educational advancements)
- Professional recognitions/contributions beyond the university (community, state, regional, national, international, committees, publications and recognitions)
- List of publications, papers and patents (including prepared reports, press releases, articles and presentations)
Cover Sheet: For Staff: (PDF| DOC)
LAS Due Date: December 1
Submission: All nomination materials should be uploaded to this LAS CyBox folder as one document: https://iastate.app.box.com/f/4a4b554a0e2e4605afa4fab2d2319491
Similar University Award: Professional and Scientific Excellence Award
Note: For the university award, nominations may be made through LAS or directly to the University. For direct nomination, please follow University instructions at https://www.provost.iastate.edu/faculty-and-staff-resources/awards/staff/professional-and-scientific#excellence
LAS P&S Outstanding New Professional Award
Purpose: The Professional and Scientific Excellence Award recognizes and honors professional and scientific staff members who have been employed by Iowa State University for five years or fewer and who have achieved outstanding performance in their respective fields.
Eligibility: The P&S Outstanding New Professional Award is open to all current professional and scientific employees who have been in the P&S system for 5 years or fewer as of the nomination deadline. Recipients must be ISU employees at the time of the University Awards Ceremony.
Criteria:
- Has demonstrated innovative, creative or original ways in accomplishing job responsibilities
- Has established a pattern of reliability and responsibility in performing job duties
- Has made an effort toward continual personal and professional development
- Has exhibited service to Iowa State University and/or community
- Fosters a spirit of cooperation and has strong interpersonal relationships with fellow employees
- Exhibits potential for future contributions to Iowa State University and/or community
Cover Sheet: For Staff: (PDF | DOC)
LAS Due Date: December 1
Submission: All nomination materials should be uploaded to this LAS CyBox folder as one document: https://iastate.app.box.com/f/4a4b554a0e2e4605afa4fab2d2319491
Corresponding University Award: Professional and Scientific Outstanding New Professional Award
Note: For the university award, nominations may be made through LAS or directly to the University. For direct nomination, please follow University instructions at https://www.provost.iastate.edu/faculty-and-staff-resources/awards/staff/professional-and-scientific#new
ISU Carroll Ringgenberg Award
The Carroll Ringgenberg Award, funded from an endowment established in 1995 to honor a long term professional and scientific staff member who was instrumental in the development of facilities planning and space utilization on campus, recognizes extraordinary professional and scientific staff members exhibiting constant and contagious dedication to and goodwill for Iowa State University. For complete award guidelines and nomination information, please visit: https://www.provost.iastate.edu/faculty-and-staff-resources/awards/staff/professional-and-scientific#carroll
Eligibility: Staff members must have a minimum of 10 years of service at Iowa State University to be eligible. Recipients must be ISU employees at the time of the University Awards Ceremony.
Note: The ISU Carroll Ringgenberg Award is an ISU award and does not have an LAS equivalent.