Faculty Affairs

CU Denver Faculty Awards

In 2026 the University of Colorado Denver will select winners of annual awards for Excellence in Teaching (IRC, Tenured/Tenure-Track, and Lecturer), Leadership and Service (IRC and Tenured/Tenure-Track), Research/Creative Work (IRC and Tenured/Tenure-Track), Librarianship, and Faculty Inclusive Excellence. 

Recognition

The campus-level winners are recognized at the Commencement ceremonies in May and December, receive a one-time cash award and a glass sculpture, and may be asked to give a campus talk.

All winners receive a certificate and are recognized and honored at the Celebration of Faculty Excellence in the spring.