Teaching
The College of Engineering recognizes outstanding teaching activities of faculty and graduate students by awarding Teacher of the Year awards.
Early Career Teaching Excellence Award
Graduate Teaching Assistant of the Year
Nomination documents and requirements for each award can be viewed by clicking the links.
Research
The College of Engineering recognizes the achievements of faculty and graduate students by awarding Researcher of the Year awards.
Kessler Excellence in Research Award
Early Career Research Excellence Award
Graduate Research Assistant of the Year
Nomination documents and requirements for each award can be viewed by clicking the links.
Service
The College of Engineering honors two staff members annually for exemplary dedication and outstanding contributions. Eligible positions include professional staff, office and paraprofessionals, academic advisors, research and grant-funded staff members, business coordinators, and others.
Any NDSU staff member, faculty member, or student may submit a nomination. The nomination consists of just a letter of two pages or less describing the nominee’s contributions to the success of the College of Engineering.
Nominations for outstanding staff awards should be submitted to ndsu.coe@ndsu.edu by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 8, 2025.