Category: Awards

SAA nominations due Oct. 23

Don’t miss your chance to tell the story, celebrate the impact and recognize the great work of faculty and staff who’ve gone above and beyond.

Nominations open: 2026–27 Teacher/Scholar of the Year

The award seeks to honor the faculty member whose scholarship or creative activity is recognized both nationally and internationally as innovative and pacesetting and whose teaching and mentoring are both exemplary.

Nominations Open: Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Award

The Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Award celebrates partnerships that strengthen the bond between UF and the Greater Gainesville community.

Beyond typical: Recognizing excellence at UF

Hear from SAA Division Chair Robert Stroh as he speaks the importance of recognizing excellence and tips for submitting a strong nomination packet.

Tell Me All About It with Dr. Victoria Pagán

Doctor Pagan standing with Albert and Alberta outside of the U F football stadium

In this episode of Tell Me All About It, WUFT sits down with Professor of Classics Victoria Pagán, Ph.D., UF’s 2024–25 Teacher/Scholar of the Year.

Recognizing excellence at UF

Do you know someone who goes the extra mile? Help tell their story, celebrate their impact and recognize their excellence by nominating them for an SAA.

2026 Government Productivity Award winners announced

Professor of Entomology Jawwad Qureshi, Ph.D., and the UF Facilities Services team have each been awarded a 2026 Florida Government Productivity Award and were recently recognized at a ceremony in Tallahassee on Sept. 1.

The Florida Government Productivity Awards annually recognize state employees who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to creating innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and effectiveness in public service.

This year, ten awards were presented to individuals and teams throughout Florida for their achievements in innovation and productivity improvements. UF’s award-winners each received a plaque and cash award in recognition of their dedication and success in creating value for both the state of Florida and the University of Florida. It is an honor to celebrate their accomplishments.