The University Awards of Excellence program recognizes full-time faculty and staff who dedicate their time and talents to students, scholarship, and the advancement of higher education. Annually, the UVU Board of Trustees recognizes faculty and staff for their contributions to strengthening UVU's mission. Additionally, the Presidential Awards of Excellence highlight faculty and staff for their efforts in key areas related to UVU's mission, values, and action commitments.
The UVU Board of Trustee Awards of Excellence are the university's most prestigious award designed to recognize UVU employees who have made outstanding long-term contributions to the university.
The UVU Presidential Awards of Excellence are designed to recognize UVU employees who advance the mission, values, and action commitments of the university.
Eligibility criteria can be found in the Policy Manual under Policy 113.
A complete nomination must include the following components:
All nominations must include the completed nomination cover sheet form with appropriate approvals and a letters of nomination.
Nominations must be submitted by Thursday, November 5, 2026, by 5 p.m.
Questions concerning the UVU Awards of Excellence can be directed to Christine Peterson at [email protected]
