October 21, 2026

The UW Distinguished Teaching Awards celebrate outstanding teaching and are among the university’s highest forms of recognition for instruction. Nominations are currently open and will close on November 12, 2026.
  • Excellence in Teaching Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of a graduate student instructor or TA to student learning.
  • Distinguished Teaching Awards honor individual faculty members for innovative instruction, curricular development, inclusive teaching, and mentorship.
  • Distinguished Teaching Award for Teams recognize instructional collaborations that have made significant contributions to student learning. The award acknowledges the incredible teamwork teaching excellence often requires.
The Center for Teaching and Learning