The Honors College takes pride in recognizing students, faculty and advisers who demonstrate excellence in the classroom and the community. The student, faculty and advising awards listed below each contain a link to nominate an individual.
Student Awards
J & C Nath Outstanding Honors Graduate Award
One or more students are selected each year as Honors College Outstanding Graduates. The award is granted by a committee of Honors faculty and staff. Nominations can be made by any West Virginia University student, alumni, faculty member or advisor (with the exception of full-time employees of the Honors College). Online nominations are open until 4 p.m. on April 7, 2023.Robert F. Munn Library Scholars Award for the Humanities and Social Sciences
The
Robert F. Munn Library Scholars Award is presented annually to undergraduate students for outstanding research contributions in the humanities or social sciences that have culminated in the production of exceptional research papers.
Winners will be awarded $1,000 and be recognized publicly by the University and the Libraries. The Robert F. Munn Library Scholars Award judges may select up to three winners.
The completed paper can be submitted anytime during the fall and spring semesters. Eligibility, paper criteria and submission information can be found on the Robert F. Munn Library Scholars Award site. The deadline is Friday, June 2, 2023.
Faculty and Advising Awards
Outstanding Honors Teaching Award
Nominations will be accepted this Spring for the Outstanding Honors College Teaching Award for outstanding teaching in an Honors course or an Honors section. Any WVU Honors College student in good standing may nominate an instructor of an Honors course, section, or add-on taught during the academic year. Online nominations are open until 4 p.m. on April 7, 2023.
Outstanding Honors Advisor Award
Nominations will be accepted this Spring for the
Outstanding Honors College Advisor Award. Any WVU Honors College student in good
standing may nominate an advisor. Online nominations are open until 4 p.m. on April 7, 2023.
Outstanding Honors EXCEL Mentor Award
Nominations will be accepted this Spring for the Honors EXCEL Mentor Award for outstanding mentoring of Honors EXCEL students. More information on how our Honors EXCEL mentors support our students' project development can be found here . Any WVU Honors EXCEL College student in good standing may nominate their mentor. Online nominations are open until 4 p.m. on April 7, 2023.
View previous award winners here.