The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents sponsors several awards recognizing the excellence of staff and programs on the UW campuses. Recipients are chosen by special committees composed of Board of Regents members and are honored at Board meetings throughout the year.
Visit individual award pages to learn more about the nomination process.
Regents Diversity Awards
Up to three awards of $7,500 each will be made to individuals, departments, programs, units and/or teams in recognition of their exceptional efforts in fostering greater equity and diversity across their institutions and communities.
Regents Teaching Excellence Awards
Two $7,500 awards are given to faculty and academic staff members at UW System institutions in recognition of outstanding career achievement in teaching.
One $7,500 award is given to an academic department, program or other academic unit which demonstrates exceptional commitment to and effectiveness in teaching.
Regents Academic Staff Excellence Awards
Two $7,500 awards are given to non-instructional administrative and professional academic staff members at UW System institutions in recognition of their exceptional service to the university.
One $7,500 award is given to a non-instructional academic staff program in recognition of the important role played by academic staff in supporting students and their success.
Regents University Staff Excellence Awards
Two $7,500 awards are given to university staff members at UW System institutions in recognition of their exceptional service to the university.
One $7,500 award is given to a program in recognition of the important role played by university staff in supporting the UW System mission, priorities, or programs.
Regents announce University Staff Excellence Awards for 2023
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