The University of Oklahoma recognizes the achievements of its talented and dedicated faculty through a variety of awards in the areas of teaching, research, and service. Nominations are solicited in mid-September, and recipients are announced at the faculty tribute ceremony in the spring.
Complete information, including nomination procedures and selection criteria, can be found throughout the site.
View the Call for Nominations memo for 2024-25 (PDF)
Tip Sheet to Prepare a Competitive Nomination Packet (PDF)
2023-24 Faculty Awards and Honors Recipients (Norman)
Historical List of Recipients (PDF)
Honor faculty members who have made exceptional contributions to the mission of a public research university through outstanding instruction, leadership, scholarship, and peer recognition.
Recognize distinguished faculty who are selected for achieving unusual distinction in teaching and guidance of students, research, or service.
Recognize faculty who exhibit extraordinary leadership or commitment to the service goals of their students and communities.
Research awards are given to faculty for their accomplishments in scholarship and creative endeavors.
Honor excellence in instruction and the many ways that faculty are called upon to support their students in the classroom.
The Community Engagement awards were established to recognize mutually beneficial university-community partnerships in research and teaching.
