These awards and grants have been established to recognize and encourage excellence in a variety of areas throughout the Universities of Wisconsin. Visit individual award and grant pages to learn more.


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Alliant Energy | James R. Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Awards

  • Nominations due: April 26, 2024
  • Award ceremony: October 24, 2024

Alliant Energy | Erroll B. Davis, Jr. Achievement Awards

  • Nominations due: The call for nominations for the 2024 Alliant Energy | Erroll B. Davis, Jr. Achievement Awards has been delayed. The deadline for submitting nominations will be posted here and shared with campuses when it becomes available.
  • Award ceremony: October 24, 2024

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Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People

  • 2023 nominations due: June 2, 2023
  • Award ceremony: November 9, 2023

Ignite Grant Program – Applied Research

  • Required intent to submit due: November 27, 2023
  • Full proposals due: January 22, 2024

Outstanding Women of Color in Education

  • 2023 nominations due: June 2, 2023
  • Award ceremony: November 9, 2023

UW Innovation Grant

  • 2023 nominations due: Nov. 13, 2023

Board of Regents Awards

In addition to the programs listed on this page, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents sponsors several awards recognizing the excellence of staff and programs on the UW campuses. Awards sponsored by the Board of Regents include:

  • Regents Academic Staff Excellence Awards;
  • Regents Diversity Awards;
  • Regents Teaching Excellence Awards; and
  • Regents University Staff Excellence Awards.