University of Wisconsin–Madison

Distinguished Honors Faculty Award

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The duties of a teacher are neither few nor small, but they elevate the mind and give energy to the character.
Dorothea Dix, Educator and Social Reformer, 1802-1887

Nomination Process

Each year, the L&S Honors Program solicits student nominations of faculty members (or instructional academic staff) who have had a special impact as instructors of Honors-designated courses, mentors of Honors projects, or as supervisors of Honors research experiences. The Faculty Honors Committee reviews these nominations and votes to confer Distinguished Honors Faculty status on the strongest nominees for these awards each spring.

We recognize these incredible educators and thank them for their contributions to the lives of all students, particularly those in the L&S Honors Program.

2026 Awardees

  • Chelsea Andrews
  • Tessa Conroy
  • Jelena Diakonikolas
  • Nike Gnanateja
  • Jonathan Martin
  • Marwa Shalaby
  • Audra Sterling
  • Kate Walsh

Excerpts from student nominations for each of this year’s award winners are below. 

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Past Awardees