Awards and Recognition

Distinguished Faculty Award at Commencement

Distinguished Faculty Award

To recognize and honor full-time faculty, including academic department heads, who have made significant professional contributions to Northern Michigan University and their professional areas.
Distinguished Faculty Award description
Past award recipients
Recognized at May commencement

Excellence in Teaching Award

To recognize the excellence in teaching of Northern Michigan University full-time faculty.
Excellence in Teaching Award description
Nomination form (Word)
Past award recipients
Recognized at Celebration of Scholarship Ceremony in December

Excellence in Scholarship

To recognize the excellence in scholarship of Northern Michigan University full-time faculty.
Excellence in Scholarship Award description
Nomination form (Word)
Past award recipients
Recognized at Celebration of Scholarship Ceremony in December

Faculty Grants Committee Awards

Technology Innovation Award for Faculty (previously TLC Award for Faculty)

To recognize exemplary faculty use of technology in the areas of teaching, research, and community service.
Technology Innovation Award for Faculty guidelines
Technology Innovation Award for Faculty nomination form (PDF)
Past award recipients
Recognized at Celebration of Scholarship Ceremony in December

Wildcat Innovation Fund

Wildcat Innovation Fund awards support initiatives that advance strategic goals of Northern Michigan University, and are one-time awards.
Wildcat Innovation Fund description
Application instructions
Past award recipients

Adjunct Professional Development Award

To assist adjunct faculty members to enhance their professional development, particularly when the professional development opportunity will contribute to their teaching experience.
Adjunct PD Award description
Adjunct PD cover sheet form (Word)

Human Resources Awards