Board of Trustees Teaching Excellence Award
- Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching
- Board of Trustees Teaching Excellence Award
- Distinguished Teaching Professorship Award
- Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award
- Distinguished Scholarly Engagement and Public Service Award
- Chancellor's Teaching Excellence Award
- Hoggard Medal for Achievement
- Oliver Max Gardner Award
The award recognizes and supports excellence in teaching and teaching‑related activities across the university.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Full-time faculty (EHRA-Faculty) with at least ten years of teaching at UNCW (not necessarily consecutive)
- Currently teaching at least half of a normal teaching load, as defined by the college/school
- Faculty nominated for multiple teaching awards in the same year may submit materials for only one award
Criteria for Nomination and Selection
Nominees are evaluated on long-term, institution-wide impact and leadership in teaching, including:
- A record of sustained excellence and innovation in undergraduate and graduate teaching
- Enduring contributions to pedagogy, curriculum, or academic programs with broad or lasting impact
- Leadership in advancing teaching excellence beyond the individual classroom (e.g., mentoring faculty, leading initiatives, shaping teaching culture)
- Significant and sustained mentoring of students and colleagues
- Influence on teaching practices within the department, college, university, or profession
- Educational service demonstrating long-term commitment to UNCW's mission
- Recognition as a faculty member whose teaching has had a transformative impact on students and the academic community
Selection Process
A review committee appointed by Teaching, Learning and Library Services (TLLS) reviews nominations and selects a recipient.
Award Recipients
| Year Awarded | Name | Academic Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dr. Alison Taylor | Biology and Marine Biology |
| 2025 | Dr. Shelby Morge | Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, Literacy and Special Education |
| 2024 | Dr. Michaela Howells | Anthropology |
| 2023 | Dr. Nathan Crowe | History |
| 2022 | Dr. Kathy Fox | Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, Literacy and Special Education |
| 2021 | Dr. Victor Malo-Juvera | English |
| 2020 | Dr. Amanda Boomershine | World Languages and Cultures |
| 2019 | Dr. Amy R. Taylor | Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, Literacy and Special Education |
| 2018 | Dr. Eman M. Ghoneim | Earth and Ocean Sciences |
| 2017 | Dr. Sally MacKain | Psychology |
| 2016 | Dr. Caroline Clements | Psychology |
| 2015 | Dr. Julian R. Keith | Psychology |
| 2014 | Dr. Cara N. Cilano | English |
| 2013 | Dr. Patricia H. Kelley | Geography and Geology |
| 2012 | Dr. Herbert Berg | Philosophy and Religion |
| 2011 | Dr. Diana Ashe | English |
| 2010 | Dr. Peter Schuhmann | Economics and Finance |
| 2009 | Dr. Mark Boren | English |
| 2008 | Dr. Tracy Y. Hargrove | Elementary, Middle Level & Literacy Education |
| 2007 | Dr. Richard K. Olsen | Communication Studies |
| 2006 | Dr. Carole E. Tallant | Communication Studies |
| 2005 | Dr. Len Lecci | Psychology |
| 2004 | Dr. Robert G. Blundo | Social Work |
| 2003 | Dr. James B. Hunt | Management and Marketing |
| 2002 | Dr. Bradford L. Walker | Curricular Studies |
| 2001 | Mr. Philip Gerard | English |
| 2000 | Dr. Paul Kamenish | English |
| 1999 | Dr. Lori Spicher | Foreign Languages and Literatures |
| 1998 | Dr. James K. McGowan | Philosophy and Religion |
| 1997 | Dr. Louis J. LaNunziata | Curricular Studies |
| 1996 | Dr. Donald E. Furst | Art and Theatre |
| 1995 | Ms. Kathleen S. Halme | English |
| 1994 | Dr. Miichael D. Wentworth | English |
| 1993 | Dr. Faramarz Elikai | Accountancy and Business Law |
| 1992 | Dr. Timothy A. Ballard | Biological Sciences |
| 1991 | Dr. Grace M. Burton | Curricular Studies |
| 1990 | Dr. C. Sue Combs | Health, Physical Education and Recreation |
| 1989 | Dr. W. Lee Johnston | Political Science |
| 1988 | Dr. S. Sue Lamb | Psychology |
| 1987 | Dr. Saul Bachner | Specialty Studies |
| 1986 | Dr. John H. Haley | History |
| 1985 | Dr. Charles R. Ward | Chemistry |
| 1984 | Dr. Anne B. McCrary | Biological Sciences |
| 1983 | Dr. Betty Jo Welch | Communications |
| 1982 | Mr. William F. Adcock | Music |
| 1981 | Dr. Gerald Shinn | Philosophy and Religion |
| 1980 | Dr. Stephen C. Harper | Management and Marketing |
| 1979 | Mr. Frank Allen | Biological Sciences |
| 1978 | Dr. Frank B. Hall | Philosophy and Religion |