All University Awards
The All-University Awards Banquet is a tradition, held in March each year for employees. Awards are given to celebrate outstanding achievements in teaching, mentoring, involvement, diversity, and employee performance. Please contact The Office of Human Resources at hr@svsu.edu or 989-964-4108 with any questions.
The Inclusive Excellence Research AwardÂ
The Inclusive Excellence Award honors individuals or groups who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment at SVSU. This award celebrates those who integrate inclusive practices into their work, leadership, and community engagement.
Deadline: October 31
Chair: Mamie Thorns
Earl L. Warrick Award for Excellence in Research
The Earl Warrick Award is given annually to an SVSU faculty member who has made a significant and/or longstanding contribution to the advancement of knowledge in a recognized field of scholarship or artistic endeavor.
Deadline: October 31
Chair: Dawn Hinton
Excellence in Online Teaching Award
This award recognizes a full-time faculty member who has demonstrated excellence in designing and teaching an online or hybrid course at SVSU that has positively affected student learning. The nominee must have designed the nominated online or hybrid course and taught it more than once, including within the past academic year. Alumni, students, faculty, and staff may nominate candidates.
Deadline: October 31
Chair: Erik Trump
Franc A. Landee Teaching Excellence Award
Each year the University recognizes one, or occasionally two, full-time faculty member(s) as the recipient(s) of the Franc A. Landee Award for Teaching Excellence. Alumni, students, faculty, and staff may nominate candidates.
Deadline: October 31
Chair: Dawn Hinton
The Global Impact Award
The Global Impact Award honors individuals or groups within the SVSU community who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and commitment to extending SVSU’s values and influence beyond the Great Lakes Bay Region to the global stage.
Deadline: October 31
Chair: Mamie Thorns
House Family Award for Teacher Impact
This award annually recognizes the SVSU professor who had the greatest positive impact on a graduate in business, arts, humanities, or education program. This is not an award for excellence in teaching but rather an award for the faculty member who had a significant and positive impact on a student’s life.
Deadline: October 31
Chair: Rajani Muraleedharan
Mary H. Anderson Adjunct Faculty Award
This endowment was established by Andrew F. Anderson in honor of Mary H. Anderson who has been an adjunct faculty member since the founding of SVSU. This award was established in her name to recognize outstanding adjunct faculty at Saginaw Valley State University.
Deadline: October 31
Chair: Erik Trump
Roosevelt Ruffin Access & Opportunity Award
The Roosevelt Ruffin Access & Opportunity Award honors individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to expanding access to higher education and creating opportunities for historically underserved or marginalized populations. Named in memory of Dr. Roosevelt Ruffin, a passionate advocate for equity and justice, this award celebrates those who embody his legacy through action, advocacy, and impact.
Deadline: October 31
Chair: Mamie Thorns
Ruben Daniels Community Service Award
The Ruben Daniels Community Service Award recognizes individuals or groups who exemplify a deep commitment to civic engagement, volunteerism, and service to the community. Named in honor of Ruben Daniels, a visionary leader and advocate for equity and opportunity, this award celebrates those who uplift others through meaningful action and community partnership.
Deadline: October 31
Chair: Mamie Thorns
SVSU Outstanding Performance Award
The SVSU Outstanding Performance Award recognizes the accomplishments of an Administrative Professional and a Support Staff employee who have demonstrated outstanding individual and/or team performance at SVSU. The nomination form is also available online on the SVSU portal MySVSU.
Deadline: October 31
Chair: Corrie Piotrowski
Terry Ishihara Awards for Outstanding Co-Curricular Involvement
Presented annually to one faculty member and one staff member to recognize their contributions to students, the University, and the community through the development of, as well as, participation and attendance at SVSU co-curricular activities.
Deadline: October 31
Chair: Marie Rabideau