Herff College of Engineering Faculty and Staff Awards

The Herff College of Engineering (HCOE) is committed to the on-going recognition of the achievements and contributions of its faculty, staff, and supporters. The HCOE established four awards programs for faculty and staff to provide an avenue whereby exemplary contributions and achievements could be recognized
Because the purpose of these programs is to recognize significant contributions to the mission of the college and the university made by individuals, all faculty and staff of the HOE will be considered eligible recipients for the faculty and staff awards. This includes regular full and part-time faculty and staff. The nomination processes for each of the awards are described in more detail below.

Herff Outstanding Staff Award

This award is presented annually to a full-time staff employee of the HCOE who has made significant and sustained contributions to the college through his/her commitment, such as excellence in service, innovative ideas, creative resolution of problems, leadership, or outstanding teamwork. The name of the award shall be the Herff Outstanding Staff Award. Any HCOE faculty or staff member may nominate a full or part-time staff employee of the HCOE for the Herff Outstanding Staff Award. Nominations are to be submitted to the College of Engineering Awards Committee by way of email to herffawards@memphis.edu by the designated deadline each year. The College Awards Committee will select, no more than two of the nominees for the award. The award will be presented at the College of Engineering Annual Awards Celebration that is held annually in March or April and will consist of a monetary award and an engraved plaque.

Herff Outstanding Faculty Research Award

This award is presented annually to a full-time faculty member of the HOE who has made significant and sustained scholarly contributions to the profession as demonstrated by measures such as journal publications, research monographs, or external research funding. The name of the award shall be the Herff Outstanding Faculty Research Award. Any HCO faculty or staff member may nominate a full or part-time faculty member of the HCOE for the Herff Outstanding Faculty Research Award. Nominations are to be submitted to the College of Engineering Awards Committees by way of email to herffawards@memphis.edu by the designated deadline each year. The College Awards Committee will grant one of the nominees for the award. The award will be presented at the College of Engineering Annual Awards Celebration that is held annually in March or April and will consist of a monetary award and an engraved plaque.

Herff Outstanding Faculty Service Award

This award is presented annually to a full-time faculty member of the HOE who has made significant and sustained contributions through exceptional service to the institution and engineering profession including activities directed toward advancing the mission of the HOE and its strategic objectives. The name of the award shall be the Herff Outstanding Faculty Service Award. Any HOE faculty or staff member may nominate a full or part-time faculty member of the HCOE for the Herff Outstanding Faculty Service Award. Nominations are to be submitted to the College of Engineering Awards Committee by way of email to herffawards@ memphis edu by the designated deadline each year. The College Awards Committee will one of the nominees for the award. The award will be presented at the College of Engineering Annual Awards Celebration that is held annually in March or April, and will consist of a monetary award and an engraved plaque.

Herff Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award

This award is presented annually to a full-time faculty member of the HCOE who has made significant and sustained contributions to the instruction of college students through his/her innovations, such as publications, use of new technologies, or novel laboratory experiences. The name of the award shall be the Herff Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award. Any HCOE faculty or staff member may nominate a full or part-time faculty member of the HOE for the Herff Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award. Nominations are to be submitted lo the College of Engineering Awards Committee by way of email to herifawards@memphis.edy by the designated deadline each year. The College Awards Committee will grant one of the nominees for the award. The award will be presented at the College of Engineering Annual Awards Celebration that is held annually in March or April and will consist of a monetary award and an engraved plaque.