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College of Engineering Internal Awards

2025-26 Submissions Guide

Overview

This is an overview of the College of Engineering’s internal awards for the 2025-2026 cycle, including important deadlines and submission details. Awards marked “TBD” await final date confirmation. The months indicate the typical deadline period for proactive planning and submission preparation by departments and faculty.

For inquiries regarding the timeline or submission process, contact Ann Marie Tamayo at atamayo3@ncsu.edu.

Awards Timeline Summary

  • September 2025 TBD
    • Goodnight Early Career Innovators (COE deadline)
    • O. Max Gardner Award (NCSU deadline)
    • University Faculty Scholars (COE deadline)
    • Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching (COE deadline)
  • November 2025 TBD
    • Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence (NCSU deadline)
    • Outstanding Teacher Award (COE deadline)
    • Blessis Award (COE deadline)
    • Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Award (COE deadline)
    • Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Professorship Award (COE deadline)
  • January 2026 TBD
    • Gertrude Cox Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching and Learning with Technology (NCSU deadline)
    • Provost’s Award for High Impact Experiential Learning (NCSU deadline)
    • Outstanding Global Engagement Award
    • Jackson Rigney International Service Award
  • February 23 2026
    • Alcoa Foundation Distinguished Engineering Research Award (COE deadline)
    • Alcoa Foundation Engineering Research Achievement Award (COE deadline)
    • Outstanding Engagement and Extension Awards
  • March 2026
    • Alumni Association Outstanding Research Award
  • April 2026 TBD
    • Warwick A. Arden Interdisciplinary Teaching Excellence Award (NCSU deadline)
  • June 2026 TBD
    • RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company Award (COE deadline)
  • Deadline TBD: Research Leadership Academy (RLA)

College of Engineering Awards Timeline for Internal Awards

Please note that deadlines and criteria listed below can change yearly, so always refer to the specific submission guidelines or contact the individuals listed for the most current information.

  1. Goodnight Early Career Innovators
    • COE Deadline: August TBD
    • NCSU Deadline: September
    • COE Submission Limit: 11
    • Dean’s Letter: Required
    • Submission: Submit nomination package here.
    • Worksheet: Use this COE-specific Submission worksheet.
  2. O. Max Gardner Award
    • NCSU Deadline: September TBD
    • COE Submission Limit: No
    • Submission: Submit nominations using the information at this link.
  3. Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching
    • COE Deadline: September TBD
    • NCSU Deadline: Check for updated NCSU deadline.
    • COE Submission Limit: 2 (1 tenured, 1 professional track faculty)
    • Submission: Submit nominations here.
    • Worksheet: Use this COE-specific Submission worksheet.
  4. University Faculty Scholars
    • COE Deadline: September TBD
    • NCSU Deadline: October TBD
    • COE Submission Limit: 9
    • Dean’s Letter: Required
    • Submission: Submit nominations here.
    • Worksheet: Use this COE-specific Submission worksheet.
  5. Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence
    • NCSU Deadline: November TBD
    • COE Submission Limit: No
    • Submission: Submit nominations using the information at this link.
  6. Outstanding Teacher Award
    • COE Deadline: November TBD
    • NCSU Deadline: November
    • COE Submission Limit: 3
    • Submission: Submit nominations here.
    • Worksheet: Use this COE-specific submission worksheet.
  7. George H. Blessis Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor Award
  8. Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Award
    • COE Deadline: November TBD
    • NCSU Deadline: November TBD
    • COE Submission Limit: 2
    • Submission: Submit nominations here.
    • Worksheet: Use this COE-specific Submission Worksheet.
  9. Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Professorship Award
    • COE Deadline: November TBD
    • NCSU Deadline: November
    • COE Submission Limit: 2
    • Submission: Submit nominations here.
    • Worksheet: Use this COE-specific Submission Worksheet [link in progress].
  10. Gertrude Cox Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching and Learning with Technology
    • NCSU Deadline: January TBD
    • COE Submission Limit: No
    • Submission: Submit nominations using the information at this link.
  11. Provost’s Award for High Impact Experiential Learning
    • NCSU Deadline: January TBD
    • COE Submission Limit: No
    • Submission: Submit nominations using the information at this link.
  12. Outstanding Global Engagement Award
    • Contact: Chris Frey, Associate Dean of Research and Infrastructure (ADRI) at frey@ncsu.edu, research-award@ncsu.edu
    • COE Submission Limit: One (1) per category.
    • COE Deadline: January 2026 (date to be determined).
    • Submission Notes: The ADRI submits nominations to the Office of Global Engagement. A dean’s letter is required.
  13. Jackson Rigney International Service Award
    • This award recognizes the career contributions of an NC State faculty or staff member for promoting international understanding and service to the university and/or the international community.
    • Contact: Chris Frey, Associate Dean of Research and Infrastructure (ADRI) at frey@ncsu.edu, research-award@ncsu.edu
    • COE Submission Limit: 1 nominee.
    • COE Deadline: January (date to be determined).
    • Submission Notes: A dean’s letter is required.
    • More Information: Check the Office of Global Engagement’s website. 
  14. Alcoa Foundation Distinguished Engineering Research Award
    • COE Deadline: February TBD
    • Submission: Submit nominations here.
    • Worksheet: Use this Submission Worksheet [link in progress].
  15. Alcoa Foundation Engineering Research Achievement Award
    • COE Deadline: February TBD
    • Submission: Submit nominations here.
    • Worksheet: Use this COE-specific Submission Worksheet [link in progress].
  16. Outstanding Engagement and Extension Awards
    • Contact: HR / Meghan Metcalfe at mmetcal@ncsu.edu
    • COE Submission Limit: 3 nominees.
    • NCSU Deadline: February (date to be determined).
    • Submission Notes: A dean’s letter is optional.
  17. Alumni Association Outstanding Research Award 
    • Contact: Chris Frey, Associate Dean of Research and Infrastructure (ADRI) at frey@ncsu.edu, research-award@ncsu.edu
    • COE Submission Limit: Two (2) nominees per college.
    • COE Deadline: Thursday, March 6 (date to be determined).
    • Submission Notes: A dean’s letter is required.
    • More Information: Check the Office of Research and Innovation’s website.
  18. Warwick A. Arden Interdisciplinary Teaching Excellence Award
    • NCSU Deadline: April TBD
    • COE Submission Limit: No
    • Submission: Submit nominations using the information at this link.
  19. R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Award
    • COE Deadline: June TBD
    • NCSU Deadline: TBD January 2027
    • Dean’s Letter: Optional
    • Submission: Submit nominations here.
    • Worksheet: Use this COE-specific Submission Worksheet [link in progress]
  20. Research Leadership Academy (RLA)
    • Contact: Chris Frey, Associate Dean of Research and Infrastructure (ADRI) at frey@ncsu.edu, research-award@ncsu.edu
    • Submission Notes: A dean’s letter is required.
    • More Information: Check the Office of Research and Innovation’s website.