Distinguished Teaching Professorship 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 purpose of the award is to exemplify UNCW’s commitment to excellence in teaching and service to students.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Full-time faculty (EHRA-Faculty) who have completed at least seven 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 sustained excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and teaching-related activities, including:
- Clear and effective teaching philosophy and instructional practice
- Mastery of subject matter and evidence-based pedagogy
- Leadership and initiative in teaching within courses or programs
- Course and curriculum development
- Mentoring and advising of undergraduate and graduate students
- Commitment to student success, engagement, and career development
- Educational service to the department, college, university, profession, or community
- Evidence of teaching impact, including student feedback, peer review, and recognition
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. Brian Chandler | World Languages and Cultures |
| Dr. Alison Taylor | Biology and Marine Biology | |
| 2025 | Dr. Shelby Morge | Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, Literacy and Special Education |
| Dr. Lisa Sprod | School of Health and Applied Human Sciences | |
| 2024 | Dr. Michaela Howells | Anthropology |
| Dr. Beverley McGuire | Philosophy and Religion | |
| 2023 | Dr. Nathan Crowe | History |
| Dr. April D. Matthias | School of Nursing | |
| 2022 | Dr. Kathy Fox | Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, Literacy and Special Education |
| Dr. Jacquelyn J. Lee | School of Social Work | |
| 2021 | Dr. Victor Malo-Juvera | English |
| Dr. Wayland Tseh | School of Health and Applied Human Sciences | |
| 2020 | Dr. Amanda R. Boomershine | World Languages and Cultures |
| Dr. Amanda S. Williard | Biology and Marine Biology | |
| 2019 | Dr. Brian S. Arbogast | Biology and Marine Biology |
| Dr. Amy R. Taylor | Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, Literacy and Special Education | |
| 2018 | Dr. Eman M. Ghoneim | Earth and Ocean Sciences |
| Dr. Julie-Ann Scott | Communication Studies | |
| 2017 | Dr. Lawrence Cahoon | Biology & Marine Biology |
| Dr. Sally MacKain | Psychology | |
| 2016 | Dr. Caroline Clements | Psychology |
| Dr. Jessica M. Magnus | Management | |
| 2015 | Dr. Steven M. Elliott | School of Health and Applied Human Sciences |
| Dr. Julian R. Keith | Psychology | |
| 2014 | Dr. Cara N. Cilano | English |
| Dr. Jeffery M. Hill | Environmental Studies | |
| 2013 | Dr. Patricia H. Kelley | Geography and Geology |
| Dr. Sridhar Varadarajan | Chemistry and Biochemistry | |
| 2012 | Dr. Herbert Berg | Philosophy and Religion |
| Dr. Robert B. Buerger | Environmental Studies | |
| 2011 | Dr. Diana Ashe | English |
| Dr. Richard Ogle | Psychology | |
| Mr. Frank Trimble | Communication Studies | |
| 2010 | Dr. Frank Bongiorno | Music |
| Dr. Peter W. Schuhmann | Economics and Finance | |
| 2009 | Dr. Mark Boren | English |
| Dr. Katherine Montwieler | English | |
| 2008 | Dr. Tracy Y. Hargrove | Elementary, Middle Level & Literacy Education |
| Dr. John Rice | Sociology and Criminology | |
| 2007 | Dr. W. Frank Ainsley | Geography and Geology |
| Dr. John P. Bennett | Health and Applied Human Sciences | |
| Dr. Richard K. Olsen | Communication Studies | |
| 2006 | Dr. Gabriel G. Lugo | Mathematics and Statistics |
| Dr. Carole E. Tallant | Communication Studies | |
| Dr. W. David Webster | Biology and Marine Biology | |
| 2005 | Dr. Russell Herman | Mathematics and Statistics |
| Dr. Tammy G. Hunt | Management and Marketing | |
| Dr. Len Lecci | Psychology | |
| 2004 | Dr. Robert G. Blundo | Social Work |
| Dr. William J. Bolduc | Communication Studies | |
| Dr. Louis F. Buttino | Film Studies | |
| 2003 | Dr. Don A. Habibi | Philosophy and Religion |
| Dr. James B. Hunt | Management and Marketing | |
| Dr. Michael Messina | Chemistry | |
| 2002 | Dr. Timothy A. Ballard | Biological Sciences |
| Dr. Joanne W. Rockness | Accountancy and Business Law | |
| Dr. Bradford L. Walker | Curricular Studies | |
| 2001 | Dr. Janet M. Ellerby | English |
| Mr. Philip Gerard | Creative Writing | |
| Dr. Sherrill V. Martin | Music | |
| 2000 | Dr. Paula Kamenish | English |
| Dr. Steve McNamee | Sociology | |
| Dr. Kevin Sigler | Economics and Finance | |
| 1999 | Dr. Eleanor K. Covan | Sociology |
| Dr. Richard A. Huber | Curricular Studies | |
| Dr. Lori Spicher | Foreign Languages and Literatures | |
| 1998 | Dr. Sue Combs | Health, Physical Education and Recreation |
| Dr. Donald F. Kapraun | Biological Sciences | |
| Dr. James K. McGowan | Philosophy and Religion | |
| 1997 | Dr. Lou LaNunziata | Curricular Studies |
| Dr. Charles Lewis | Health, Physical Education and Recreation | |
| Dr. Stephen Pullum | Communications | |
| 1996 | Dr. Saul Bachner | Specialty Studies |
| Dr. Michael D. Wentworth | English | |
| Dr. Donald E. Furst | Art and Theatre | |
| 1995 | Dr. Stephen Harper | Management and Marketing |
| Dr. Marcee Raab Steele | Curricular Studies | |
| Dr. Melton A. McLaurin | History | |
| 1994 | Dr. Luther Lawson | Economics and Finance |
| Dr. Carol Pilgrim | Psychology | |
| Dr. Kenneth Spackman | Mathematics and Statistics | |
| 1993 | Dr. John M. Garris | Production and Decision Sciences |
| Dr. Diane E. Levy | Sociology and Criminal Justice | |
| Dr. William E. Overman | Psychology | |
| 1992 | Dr. Grace M. Burton | Curricular Studies |
| Dr. W. Lee Johnston | Political Science | |
| Dr. Gerald H. Shinn | Philosophy and Religion |