Each year the Southern Conference recognizes members of the faculty and staff who have made a significant impact in the lives of students and served their institution in significant ways. Honorees receives a plaque at a UNCG men’s basketball game from the SoCon Commissioner or their designee.

One faculty and one staff award are presented each year. Awards will be made based on the nominee’s career at UNCG, with particular emphasis placed on the most recent academic year.

Staff Nomination Process

This award complements the University Staff Excellence Award. For more information on Staff nominations, please visit the Staff Senate learn more page. To nominate a staff member, please complete the Staff Senate nomination form. The deadline to nominate for the 2025-2026 awards is August 29.

Faculty Nomination Process

To nominate a faculty member for the All-Southern Conference Faculty Award, click here to find the InfoReady Review nomination submission form. Each nomination packet must include a letter of nomination that addresses the relevant review criteria and a curriculum vitae. Self-nominations are allowed, but the nomination letter must be signed by the relevant Dean or Unit Director. All materials must be submitted electronically as a single PDF document via InfoReady Review. The deadline to nominate for 2025-2026 awards is August 29.

Criteria

The All-Southern Conference Staff Awards are managed by the Staff Senate Recognition Committee, and nominees for the All-Southern Conference Faculty Awards are reviewed by a faculty committee. The respective committees make a final recommendation to the Provost for approval. The Faculty and Staff Award recipients will be invited to attend a home men’s basketball game to be presented their plaque.

Faculty Award

At UNCG, the All-Southern Conference Faculty Award recognizes a faculty member who has made important contributions in all three areas of faculty responsibilities: teaching, research, and service. Unlike other awards at UNCG that focus specifically on research or teaching, the All-Southern Conference Faculty Award recognizes the total contributions of faculty members. Award criteria are:

1. Demonstrated impactful service to UNCG or the academic profession.
2. Excellence in research or creative activity as demonstrated through high-visibility or otherwise impactful research or creative activity.
3. Meaningful contributions to student life through pedagogy, student advising, or other student-facing activities.
4. Tangible and beneficial impacts on the local community through leadership, service, research, or creative activity.

Staff Award

At UNCG, the All-Southern Conference Staff Award recognizes a SHRA or EHRA staff member who has had a meaningful and positive impact on the University community. This award complements the University Staff Excellence Award, providing another opportunity to recognize outstanding contributions made by a UNCG staff member. Award criteria are:

1. Consistent record of service to the UNCG yielding tangible and documented benefits to the UNCG community.
2. Demonstrated ability to bring out the best in others and create conditions for success.
3. Tangible and beneficial impacts on student life and the local community through leadership and service.

Awardees for faculty and staff need not be outstanding on all criteria, but excellence in at least one area and meaningful contributions in all areas are required.

If you have any questions about either award, please direct them to Jeremy Bray at jwbray@uncg.edu. Questions about the staff award may also be sent to staffsenate@uncg.edu.

UNCG is excited to celebrate those who make this University great!