ColoradoSPH Annual Awards - 2027

Every year, the Colorado School of Public Health honors outstanding faculty, staff, professional research assistants, students, alumni, and community partners with awards recognizing their work in service of the school and public health. Please see below for a list of awards:

Dean's Special Recognition Award

Awarded at the discretion of the Dean, this award has historically been presented to an individual in recognition of their contributions to establishing and developing the Colorado School of Public Health. In 2021, the scope of the award was broadened to encompass contributions made throughout Colorado, recognizing individuals and organizations for their service to the school and/or extraordinary contributions to advancing public health in the state.

Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award

Nominations should provide evidence of: 

• Provides innovative, effective teaching that connects class curriculum to real-world public health challenges 
• Demonstrates a commitment to mentoring/advising students in ways that foster success and career readiness. 
• Creates a classroom environment where students are uplifted and encouraged to contribute 
• Exhibits a commitment to building a culture of excellence and belonging   

Values reflected: Collaboration · Trust · Belonging · Spirit of Possibility · Action & Impact 

Faculty Excellence in Research Award

Nominations should provide evidence of: 

• Demonstrated record of well-recognized research or creative work  
• Engages in scholarship that provides significant contributions to their profession or discipline  
• Produces research, publications, and/or creative works that contribute to the visibility and impact of ColoradoSPH. 
• Exhibits a commitment to building a culture of excellence and belonging 

Values reflected: Centered in Science · Collaboration · Trust · Spirit of Possibility · Action & Impact 

Faculty Excellence in Community-Engaged Practice Award 

Nominations should provide evidence of: 

• Maintains community partnerships that promote learning, trust, shared decision-making and mutual accountability.  
• Contributions that bridge scholarship and action to address community priorities  
• Demonstrated progress in reducing health disparities and improving health and wellness 
• Exhibits a commitment to building a culture of excellence and belonging 

Values reflected: Health for All · Proven in Practice · Connect to Community · Build Partnerships for a Healthier Future 

Staff/PRA Excellence in Community-Engaged Practice Award 

Nominations should provide evidence of: 

• Demonstrated progress in reducing health disparities and improving health and wellness 
• Maintains community partnerships that promote learning, trust, shared decision-making and mutual accountability. 
• Contributions that bridge scholarship and action to address community priorities 
• Exhibits a commitment to building a culture of excellence and belonging 

Values reflected: Health for All · Proven in Practice · Connect to Community · Build Partnerships for a Healthier Future 

Outstanding Professional Research Assistant Award

This award recognizes a professional research assistant (PRA) whose contributions, expertise, and partnership have helped drive progress toward the school's research mission.

Nominations should provide evidence of: 

• Demonstrates a collaborative approach to coordinating research activities and contributes innovative ideas that improve efficiency and effectiveness.  
• Provides responsive support to faculty, colleagues, and community partners 
• Contributes to mentorship, training, or support provided to students, trainees, or new research staff. 
• Exhibits a commitment to building a culture of excellence and belonging 

Values reflected: Centered in Science, Trust · Belonging · Collaboration ·Impact & Action 

Outstanding Staff Award

Nominations should provide evidence of: 

• Contributions that advance operations and support organizational effectiveness. 
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork through consistent support of colleagues and notable achievements to the team's success. 
• Efforts that enhance collaboration across units and departments 
• Exhibits a commitment to building a culture of excellence and belonging 

Values reflected: Connect to Community · Build Partnerships for a Healthier Future · Enable & Uplift Our People to Thrive · Collaboration · Health for All

Alumni Achievement Award

Alumni Rising Star in Public Health

Alumni Service Award