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College of Architecture and Planning Awards
The College of Architecture and Planning Awards celebrate the people whose talent, commitment, and creativity shape our college and extend its impact beyond the university. These awards honor faculty and staff whose work exemplifies excellence, leadership, and service and whose contributions inspire students, colleagues, and communities.
Faculty Awards
Open to all Tenure-line, Career-line, or Adjunct faculty in the College of Architecture and Planning.
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This award honors a faculty member with a sustained and distinguished record of scholarship—research or creative work—whose contributions have meaningfully advanced the discipline, profession, or community. The recipient’s work demonstrates intellectual leadership and has made a lasting, transformative impact while at the University of Utah.
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This award recognizes a faculty member who exemplifies excellence and innovation in teaching and a deep commitment to student success both inside and outside the classroom. The recipient inspires student learning through exceptional mentorship, creative pedagogy or curricular leadership.
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This award honors a faculty member whose service and leadership have strengthened the university, advanced the profession, or enriched a community.
Staff Awards
Open to all staff in the College of Architecture and Planning, including those who work in the college while reporting outside of it.
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This award recognizes a staff member whose dedication, reliability, and professionalism consistently exceed expectations. The recipient plays a vital role in supporting the success of the college community.
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This award honors a staff member who brings creativity, initiative, and forward-thinking problem-solving to their work. The recipient improves the efficiency and quality of operations at the unit or college level, often through collaboration or the successful implementation of a transformative project, process, or system.
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This award recognizes a staff member whose leadership and service extend beyond the college to make a meaningful impact at the university or within the broader community.
Process
- Nominations must be submitted by Friday, March 6, 2026.
- Nominations may be made by any individual or team (e.g., students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, professionals, and community members). The committee reserves the right to seek additional information as appropriate.
- The committee will review nominations and make award recommendations to the Dean. The Dean will finalize the winners.
- Awardees will receive a one-time cash award of $1,000.
- Recipients of a College Award must wait three years before being considered for another award.
If you have any questions, please email the Awards Committee Chair, Stacy Harwood, at harwood@arch.utah.edu. Awards will be announced at graduation.