Knight Campus Recognition Awards 2026
Now accepting nominations through Dec. 1, 2026
The Knight Campus Awards recognize those around us who have made remarkable contributions to the Knight Campus community. By going above and beyond, they inspire us all to do the same, which ultimately helps further our mission of Science Advancing Society.
Diversity & Inclusion Award
To be awarded to an individual or team making outstanding contributions and exceptional commitment to enhancing diversity and inclusion in our community.
Exceptional Service Award
To be awarded to an individual or team who establishes and maintains positive and effective working relationships with fellow faculty, staff, students and internal/external customers. They are dedicated to continuously improving, exceeding expectations and reacting appropriately to ensure best outcomes.
Innovation & Impact Award
To be awarded to an individual or team who has generated novel and valuable ideas, and translated these ideas into new or improved products, methods, processes or systems that have led to substantial social and/or economic impact.
Training & Teaching Award
To be awarded to an individual or team who has creatively implemented a training strategy that is interdisciplinary, experiential, applied, and/or entrepreneurial that prepares students to identify and solve problems of societal and commercial relevance.
Communication Award
To be awarded to an individual or team who has gone above and beyond to widely and creatively communicate about our work in a way that effectively demonstrates our impact to both the scientific community and the public.
Research Collaboration Award
To be awarded to an individual or team who has successfully catalyzed impactful convergent research collaborations that integrate diverse capabilities, technologies, and ideas.
