The Award

• The award is given once each academic year, subject to qualified nominees.
• The award is announced at the All-Campus meeting in June, with the recipient receiving a $2,000 prize.

Eligibility

• All faculty/staff actively employed at Bellevue University during the 2024-2025 Academic Year.
• Recipients may be re-eligible for the award three academic years after receiving the award.
• No self-nominations allowed.
• Nominations must be received by May 30, 2025.

Criteria

The award recognizes faculty/staff innovation that has a positive impact on the University and/or student learning. The innovation may be evident in programs or processes, in courses and classrooms (both online and in-class), or in faculty, student or staff support services. Innovation, for the purposes of this award, is defined as the introduction of a new technique/structure/idea/technology that addresses a specific problem or issue and has a demonstrative positive impact. The award takes into account the following criteria:

• The issue/problem being addressed by innovation.
• The demonstrated measured impact of the innovation.
• The ability to apply the innovation to other areas of the University.

Nomination Procedure

Any Bellevue University faculty and staff member may nominate a Bellevue University employee (no self-nominations allowed). Submit nominations for this award via electronic mail or in a sealed envelope labeled Excellence In Innovation Award to the president. Nominations must be received on or before 5:00 p.m. on May 30, 2025 to be eligible. The nomination must contain a statement in support of the nominee.