Auburn University: Annual Faculty Awards celebrate faculty excellence

Auburn held its 18th annual Faculty Awards on Thursday, Nov. 17, honoring exceptional teaching, research and outreach achievements. The ceremony brought more than 200 faculty members, administrators and guests to the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center as this year’s honorees received their accolades.

Presented annually, the awards demonstrate Auburn’s success in advancing its mission and showcase faculty excellence across numerous innovations and collaborations. This year’s event celebrated more than 20 faculty members’ contributions, including top awards for research, scholarship, outreach and teaching.

“Those of you being recognized tonight represent the best of Auburn through your investments in our students, your mentorship, and your ability to advance scholarship and creative endeavors while serving as examples of outreach and service,” said President Christopher B. Roberts. “Because of you, Auburn has continued to outshine our peers in rankings that demonstrate we are the institution of choice for students and an aspirant campus for prospective faculty.”