Current Awards

The Stephen Young & Tricia Kinley Distinguished Faculty Award

To recognize and honor full-time faculty, including academic department heads, who have made significant professional contributions to Northern Michigan University and their professional areas.

Sabbaticals

All full-time, tenure-earning faculty are eligible to apply for the two types of sabbaticals - professional development or research, scholarship, and creative works - which enables faculty to contribute to their various disciplines

Merit Awards

Faculty who have held the rank of Professor for five years may apply for the Merit Award. 

Excellence in Teaching Award

To recognize the excellence in teaching of Northern Michigan University full-time faculty.

Excellence In Part-Time Faculty Teaching Award

To recognize teaching excellence by Northern Michigan University's part-time faculty.

Excellence in Scholarship Award

To recognize the excellence in scholarship of Northern Michigan University full-time faculty.

Faculty Leadership Award

To recognize and honor Northern Michigan University faculty, including department heads, for exceptional leadership contributions to the campus and the broader community.

Faculty Leadership Award Full Description

Faculty Emerging Leadership Award

To recognize and honor Northern Michigan University junior faculty who since coming to the university have demonstrated exceptional leadership attributes on campus and the broader community.

Technology Innovation Award for Faculty

(previously TLC Award for Faculty)

To recognize exemplary faculty use of technology in the areas of teaching, research, and community service.

Excellence in Online Teaching Award

This award recognizes an outstanding individual who has creatively utilized appropriate Internet-based technologies to teach online and/or blended courses in higher education.

Faculty Grants Committee Awards

Adjunct Professional Development Award

To assist adjunct faculty members to enhance their professional development, particularly when the professional development opportunity will contribute to their teaching experience.

Human Resources Awards

Past Award Recipients

Recipient

  Department

  Year 

Dr. Carter WilsonPolitical Science2024
Dr. Jessica ThompsonCollege of Business2023
Dr. Paul MannClinical Sciences2022
Dr. Kia RichmondEnglish2021
Dr. Lesley LarkinEnglish2020
Prof. Michael AndaryTechnology & Occupational Sciences2019
Dr. Adam PrusPsychological Sciences2018
Dr. Joe LubigEducation, Leadership, and Public Service2017
Dr. Neil RussellPhysics2017
Dr. Charles GanzertCommunication & Media Studies2016
Dr. Brian GnauckCollege of Business2016
Dr. David WoodEnglish2015
Dr. Judith PuncocharEducation, Leadership and Public Service2014
Prof. Michael StrahanAcademic Information Services2014
Dr. Alec LindsayBiology2013
Dr. Suzanne StanderfordEducation2013
Dr. Tim ComptonLanguages2013
Dr. Randy JensenHPER2012
Dr. Ken JansonBusiness2011
Dr. Mary Jane TremethickHPER2011
Dr. Shelley RussellCAMS2011
Dr. Larry PagelBusiness2010
Prof. Eileen SmitNursing2010
Dr. Jaspal SinghEnglish2009
Dr. Jill LeonardBiology2009
Dr. Tawni FerrariniEconomics2009
Dr. Dwight BradyCAMS2008
Dr. Greg WarcholCriminal Justice2008
Dr. Kerri SchuilingNursing2007
Dr. Laura ReissnerEducation2007
Dr. Mohey MowafyPEIF2007
Dr. David LucasPhysics2006
Prof. John SmolensEnglish2006
Prof. Michael CinelliArt and Design2006
Dr. Peggy A. HouseMathematics and CS2005
Dr. Peter H. GoodrichEnglish2005
Dr. Robert J. KulisheckPolitical Science2005
Dr. Donald E. DreisbachPhilosophy2004
Dr. Gary BrunswickCollege of Business2004
Dr. Teresa C. (Kynell) HuntEnglish2004
Dr. Carol A. BaysEnglish2003
Dr. David E. CooperPhilosophy2003
Dr. Kathleen O. ThompsonNursing2003
Dr. Harvey A. WallaceHPER2002
Dr. John F. RebersBiology2002
Dr. Paul T. AndronisPsychology2002
Dr. James G. CantrillCommunications & PS2001
Dr. N. Suzanne StanderfordSchool of Education2001
Prof. Sandra E. PoindexterCollege of Business2001
Dr. Louise M. BourgaultCommunication & P S2000
Prof. Lucille A. ContoisClinical Laboratory Sciences2000

Recipient

Department

Year

Dr. Tim ComptonLLIS2023-24
Dr. Patricia KilleleaEnglish2023-24
Dr. Nelly KupperLLIS2023-24
Professor Christine LenzenArt & Design2023-24
Dr. Russell PratherEnglish2023-24
Dr. Gabriel BrahmEnglish2022-23
Dr. Robert GoodrichHistory2022-23
Dr. Brent GravesBiology2022-23
Dr. Marek HaltofEnglish2022-23
Dr. Steven LeutholdArt & Design2022-23
Dr. Rachel MayEnglish2022-23
Professor Gabrielle McNallyArt & Design2022-23
Professor Jacquie MedinaHealth & Human Performance2022-23
Dr. Sarah MittlefehldtEEGS2022-23
Professor Monica McFawn RobinsonEnglish2022-23
   
Professor Jon BillmanEnglish2021-22
Dr. Sarah JonesPhilosophy2021-22
Dr. Caroline KrzakowskiEnglish2021-22
Professor Michael LettsArt & Design2021-22
Professor Dale WedigArt & Design2021-22
Dr. Qinghong ZhangMathematics & Computer Science2021-22
   
Dr. Joshua CarlsonPsychological Science2020-21
Dr. Scott DemelSociology & Anthropology2020-21
Professor Brian KakasArt & Design2020-21
Dr. Alec LindsayBiology2020-21
Dr. Madison NgafeesonCollege of Business2020-21
   
Dr. Dwight BradyCommunication & Performance Studies2019-20
Dr. Michael CrumCollege of Business2019-20
Dr. Christi EdgeEducation2019-20
Dr. Kurt GalbreathBiology2019-20
Professor Steven HughesArt & Design2019-20
Dr. Josh SharpBiology2019-20
   
Dr. Scott DrumHealth & Human Performance2018-19
Professor Keith EllisArt & Design2018-19
Professor Matthew FrankEnglish2018-19
Professor Jim McCommonsEnglish2018-19
Professor Peter PlessArt & Design2018-19
Dr. Martin ReinhardtNative American Studies2018-19
Dr. William TiremanPhysics2018-19
Dr. Bao TruongMath & Computer Science2018-19
   
Dr. Antony AumannPhilosophy2017-18
Dr. Neil CumberlidgeBiology2017-18
Dr. Kia RichmondEnglish2017-18
Dr. Jaspal SinghEnglish2017-18
Dr. Mounia ZiatPsychology2017-18
   
Dr. Zac CogleyPhilosophy2016-17
Dr. Gabe LoganHistory2016-17
Dr. Elizabeth MonskeEnglish2016-17
Dr. Eric OttemBiology2016-17
Dr. Alex RuuskaSociology/Anthropology2016-17
Dr. Robert WhalenEnglish2016-17
   
Dr. Charles GanzertCAMS2015-16
Dr. Amy HamiltonEnglish2015-16
Dr. Lesley LarkinEnglish2015-16
Dr. Robert LeggEEGS2015-16
Dr. Adam PrusPsychology2015-16
Dr. Mac StrandBiology2015-16
Dr. Katherine TeeterBiology2015-16
   
Dr. Gabriel BrahmEnglish2014-15
Dr. Terry DelpierNursing2014-15
Dr. Mollie FreierAIS2014-15
Dr. Marek HaltoffEnglish2014-15
Dr. Patricia HoganHHP2014-15
Dr. Steven LeutholdArt & Design2014-15
Dr. Judith PuncocharEducation2014-15
   
Dr. Patricia CiancioloSociology2013-14
Dr. Sarah JonesPhilosophy2013-14
Dr. Nelly KupperMLL2013-14
Dr. Michael LuokinenSociology2013-14
Prof. Marcus RobynsAIS2013-14
Dr. Neil RussellPhysics2013-14
Dr. Mark ShevyCAMS2013-14
Dr. James StrainMusic2013-14
Dr. David WoodEnglish2013-14
   
Dr. Donna BeckerBiology2012-13
Dr. Sheri GiordanaNursing2012-13
Dr. Robbie GoodrichHistory2012-13
Dr. Jeffrey HornMath/CS2012-13
Dr. Randall JensenHPER2012-13
Dr. Keith KendallHistory2012-13
Prof. Stephan LarsonArt & Design2012-13
Dr. Lesley PutmanChemistry2012-13
   
Dr. KC HolderEducation2011-2012
Dr. Mitch KlettEducation2011-2012
Dr. Alec LindsayBiology2011-2012
Dr. Diane Sautter ColeEnglish2011-2012
Prof. Eileen SmitNursing2011-2012
Prof. John SmolensEnglish2011-2012
Prof. Cate TerwilligerEnglish2011-2012
Dr. Helen WedinNursing2011-2012
Dr. Qinghong ZhangMath/CS2011-2012

 

 

 

   Year

 

   

  Recipient

   

   Department

2023-24Dr. Stacy Boyer-DavisCollege of Business
2023-24Dr. Adam NaitoEarth, Environmental & Geographical Sciences
2022-23Dr. Abby Cameron-StanderfordSchool of Education
2021-22Dr. Diana LaffertyDepartment of Biology
2020-21Dr. Weronika KusekEarth, Environmental & Geographical Sciences
2020-21Professor Tracy WascomSchool of Art & Design
2019-20Professor Loganne GlendeningCollege of Technology and Occupational Sciences
2019-20Professor Monica McFawnEnglish
2018-19Dr. Gary BrunswickCollege of Business
2018-19Dr. Jon ShermanLanguages, Literatures & International Studies
2017-18Dr. Antony AumannPhilosophy
2017-18Dr. Amy BarnsleyMathematics & Computer Science
2016-17Dr. Christi EdgeSchool of Education, Leadership, & Public Service
2016-17Professor Brian KakasSchool of Art & Design
2015-16Dr. Maggy MooreSchool of Health & Human Performance
2014-15Professor Paul TruckeyCommunication and Media Studies
2013-14Dr. Stephen OatesEducation, Leadership and Public Service
2013-14Dr. Kia Jane RichmondEnglish
2012-13Dr. Claudia HartBusiness
2012-13Dr. Michael JoyModern Languages and Literatures
2011-12Dr. Sandra ImdiekeEducation
2011-12Professor Amy OrfModern Languages and Literatures
2010-11Dr. Lisa FloodNursing
2010-11Dr. David WoodEnglish
2009-10Professor Katherine HansonEnglish
2009-10Dr. Suzanne StanderfordEducation
2008-09Dr. Charles GanzertCommunication and Media Studies
2008-09Dr. Joseph LubigEducation
2007-08Professor Karin StulzBusiness
2007-08Professor Julie RochesterHealth, Physical Education and Recreation
2005-06Dr. Laura SoldnerEnglish
2004-05Dr. Raymond VentreEnglish
2004-05Dr. Wallace NiebauerCommunications and Performance Studies
2003-04Dr. Patricia HoganHealth, Physical Education and Recreation
2003-04Dr. Thomas HyslopEnglish
2002-03Professor Mary WallaceNursing
2001-02Professor Yvonne LeeTechnology and Occupational Sciences
2001-02Dr. Robert MyersMathematics and Computer Science

  Year

  Recipient

  Department

2023-2024Dr. Lucy JohnsonCollege of Business
2022-2023Professor Jason DoneyNursing
2021-2022Professor Grace ChaillierNative American Studies
2021-2022Professor Kathryn JohnsonHistory
2020-2021Professor Cameron ContoisEnglish
2019-2020Professor Nancy GoldEnglish
2018-2019Professor Shirley BrozzoNative American Studies
2017-2018Professor Martin AchatzEnglish

  Year

  Recipient

  Department

2023-2024Dr. Kevin BerryCollege of Business
2023-2024Dr. J.D. PhillipsMath and Computer Science
2022-2023Dr. Gabe LoganHistory
2022-2023Dr. Stacy Boyer-DavisSchool of Business
2021-2022Dr. Christi EdgeEducation, Leadership & Public Service
2021-2022Dr. Josh SharpDepartment of Biology
2020-2021Dr. Sarah MittlefehldtEarth, Environmental, & Geographical Sciences
2019-2020Dr. Jean EssilaCollege of Business
2019-2020Dr. Rick MengyanPhysics
2018-2019Dr. J. Marek HaltofEnglish
2018-2019Dr. James StrainMusic
2017-2018Dr. Joshua CarlsonPsychological Sciences
2017-2018Dr. William TiremanPhysics
2016-2017Dr. Neil CumberlidgeBiology
2016-2017Dr. Kurt GalbreathBiology
2015-2016Prof. Steven HughesSchool of Art & Design
2015-2016Dr. Mounia ZiatPsychology
2014-2015No award granted 
2013-2014Dr. Derek AndersonEducation, Leadership and Public Service
2012-2013Dr. Erich OttemBiology
2011-2012Dr. Carol Strauss SotiropoulosModern Languages and Literatures
2010-2011Dr. Adam PrusPsychology
2009-2010Dr. James CantrillCommunication and Media Studies
2009-2010Dr. Beverly MatherneEnglish
2008-2009Dr. Louise BourgaultCommunication and Media Studies
2008-2009Dr. Michael LoukinenSociology and Social Work
2007-2008Dr. Michael BroadwayGeography
2007-2008Dr. Randall JensenHealth, Physical Education and Recreation
2006-2007Dr. Neil CumberlidgeBiology
2006-2007Dr. Kia RichmondEnglish
2005-2006Dr. David PrychitkoEconomics
2005-2006Dr. Neil RussellPhysics
2005-2006Dr. Kerri SchuilingNursing
2005-2006Dr. Marek HaltofEnglish
2005-2006Dr. Phillip WattsHealth, Physical Education and Recreation

Year

Recipient

Department

2023-2024Ms. Loganne GlendeningCollege of Technology & Occupational Sciences
2022-2023Professor Bill DigneitTheatre and Dance
2021-2022No Award Granted 
2020-2021Dr. Brian ZinserCollege of Business
2019-2020Dr. Rebecca UllandLanguages, Literatures & International Studies
2018-2019Dr. Dave DonovanPhysics
2018-2019Dr. Jessica ThompsonCommunications & Performance Studies

  Year

   Recipient

   Department

2023-2024Dr. Mlado IvanovicPhilosophy
2022-2023Dr. Sarah CarlsonSocial Work
2021-2022Dr. Ryan StockEarth, Environmental & Geographical Sciences
2020-2021 Professor Evan Lucas  College of Technology & Occupational Sciences   

formerly Teaching, Learning and Communication Awards)

   

 Year  

 

 

 Recipient

 

  Department

2023-24Professor Jean KupperCounseling & Consultation Services
2023-24Dr. Nelly KupperLanguages, Literatures, & International Studies
2023-24Dr. Evan PrattChemistry
2022-23Dr. Vincent JeevarPsychological Science
2021-22No Award Granted 
2020-21Professor Shelley Brandow, Dr. Mary Etchison, Professor Jennifer Gorton, Dr. Christina Hartline, & Professor Jean KupperCounseling & Consultation Services
2020-21Professor Gordon XuLibrary & Instructional Support
2019-20Dr. James MarquardsonCollege of Business
2018-19Dr. Mounia ZiatPsychological Science
2016-17Dr. Mounia ZiatPsychology
2015-16Dr. Scott DemelSociology & Anthropology
2014-15Professor Nancy MaasSchool of Nursing
2013-14Dr. Dwight BradyCommunication and Media Studies
2013-14Professor Kathryn JohnsonHistory
2012-13Dr. Patricia HoganHealth, Physical Education and Recreation
2012-13Professor Chris KirkHealth, Physical Education and Recreation
2011-12Dr. Craig RademacherHealth, Physical Education and Recreation
2011-12Dr. Mark ShevyCommunication and Media Studies
2010-11Dr. Carol BellMathematics and Computer Science
2010-11Professor Ken CulpMathematics and Computer Science
2009-10Dr. Patricia HoganHealth, Physical Education and Recreation
2008-09Dr. Robert GoodrichHistory
2008-09Dr. Judith PuncocharEducation
2007-08Mr. Raymond AmtmannBusiness
2007-08Dr. David BuhlMathematics and Computer Science
2007-08Dr. Patricia HoganHealth, Physical Education and Recreation
2007-08Dr. Kia RichmondEnglish
2007-08Dr. Robert WhalenEnglish
2006-07Dr. Patricia HoganHealth, Physical Education and Recreation
2006-07Dr. Carolyn LoweEducation
2005-06Professor Sandra PoindexterBusiness
2004-05Dr. Kathleen HeikkilaEducation
2004-05Dr. Mitchell KlettEducation
2004-05Dr. Laura ReissnerEducation
2004-05Dr. Suzanne StanderfordEducation

Year 

Recipient

Department

2023-24Ms. Christine LenzenSchool of Art & Design
2021-22Dr. Melissa RomeroSchool of Nursing
2020-21Dr. Sara PotterCommunication & Media Studies
2019-20Dr. Abby Cameron-StanderfordSchool of Education, Leadership & Public Service
2018-19Dr. Stacy Boyer-DavisCollege of Business