See a list of previous award winners.
Questions? Contact Robin Jaeckel to learn more about the Impact in Education Awards.
The Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs created seven Impact in Education Awards to recognize the dedication and ingenuity of our educators. Award categories include innovation, leadership, mentorship, service, interprofessional, and research.
Recipients receive award funds, recognition at the annual award ceremony, and their name displayed on a plaque in the Academic Affairs office. Award funds are to be used for professional development within two years after being awarded.
The ceremony is facilitated by the Interprofessional Academy of Educators.
Here is a list of the Impact in Education Awards:
Varner Educator Laureate
The Educator Laureate is sponsored by Jerald Varner, PhD. Learn more about Dr. Varner.
This is the highest recognition given by UNMC and, as such, can only be awarded one time to the same individual. The award recognizes an individual with sustained achievement in education who has significantly improved the UNMC learning environment through the provision of outstanding educational experiences.
- Award Amount: $5,000
- Eligible Candidates: All full-time or part-time UNMC faculty for 5 or more years (excludes previous Educator Laureate recipients, UNMC Deans, Institute or Library Directors, Hospital CEO, Vice Chancellors, or Chancellor)
- Nomination Instructions: Nomination period opens in Fall 2019
Innovative Practices in Education
This award recognizes an individual who demonstrates ingenuity, courage, and creativity in teaching, including innovations in use of educational technology, experiential learning, adoption of simulation and/or creative use of the classroom.
- Award Amount: $2,500
- Eligible Candidates: All full-time or part-time UNMC faculty for 2 or more years (excludes UNMC Deans, Institute or Library Directors, Hospital CEO, Vice Chancellors, or Chancellor); previous award winners eligible after 5 years
- Nomination Instructions: Nomination period opens in Fall 2019
Visionary Leadership in Education
This award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated the ability to skillfully establish or administer an educational initiative or role at UNMC or a national organization.
- Award Amount: $2,500
- Eligible Candidates: All full-time or part-time UNMC faculty for 2 or more years (excludes UNMC Deans, Institute or Library Directors, Hospital CEO, Vice Chancellors, or Chancellor); previous award winners eligible after 5 years
- Nomination Instructions: Nomination period opens in Fall 2019
Inspirational Mentor of Educators
This award recognizes an individual who has mentored and sponsored junior faculty or trainees in teaching and educational excellence at the local, regional, or national level, including a consistent track record of fostering future educators.
- Award Amount: $2,500
- Eligible Candidates: All full-time or part-time UNMC faculty for 5 or more years (excludes UNMC Deans, Institute or Library Directors, Hospital CEO, Vice Chancellors, or Chancellor); previous award winners eligible after 5 years
- Nomination Instructions: Nomination period opens in Fall 2019
Valor in Educational Service
The award recognizes volunteer, emeritus, or adjunct faculty whose daily service to our learners as preceptors, small group leaders, mentors, and research advisors exemplifies the spirit of outstanding teaching or clinical supervision.
- Award Amount: $2,500
- Eligible Candidates: All full-time or part-time UNMC volunteer, adjunct and emeritus faculty for 2 or more years; previous award winners eligible after 5 years
- Nomination Instructions: Nomination period opens in Fall 2019
Interprofessional Education Scholar
The award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to interprofessional education locally, regionally, or nationally.
- Award Amount: $2,500
- Eligible Candidates: All full-time or part-time UNMC faculty for 2 or more years (excludes UNMC Deans, Institute or Library Directors, Hospital CEO, Vice Chancellors, or Chancellor); previous award winners eligible after 5 years
- Nomination Instructions: Nomination period opens in Fall 2019
Research in Education Scholar
The award recognizes an individual who has advanced the educational literature through peer-reviewed publications, educational grants, and original research.
- Award Amount: $2,500
- Eligible Candidates: All full-time or part-time UNMC faculty for 2 or more years (excludes UNMC Deans, Institute or Library Directors, Hospital CEO, Vice Chancellors, or Chancellor); previous award winners eligible after 5 years
- Nomination Instructions: Nomination period opens in Fall 2019