Teaching Excellence Awards

This annual award is given by the SLCC Foundation Board to recognize outstanding performance in teaching at Salt Lake Community College by both full-time and adjunct faculty.

Each year, the SLCC Foundation honors full-time and adjunct faculty with a substantial monetary award and meaningful recognition of teaching excellence at SLCC. The Teaching Excellence Award celebrates a faculty member’s ongoing commitment to excellence in teaching demonstrated through their teaching practices, support of student learning, and professional contributions beyond the classroom. All members of the SLCC community—students, faculty, staff, and administrators—are invited to nominate faculty for this award. Self-nominations are also welcome.

See Appendix 12: Teaching Excellence Award for more information about this award.

Process

The Teaching Excellence Award process is divided into two phases:

1. First, the nomination process where students, fellow faculty, and staff are encouraged to nominate excellent faculty. Nominations are due by December 12, 2025.
2. Second, the nominee completes the application process. Details will be provided to the nominee by December 19, 2025. Applications will be due by February 2, 2026.

If you would like to nominate an amazing, excellent teacher, use the nomination form below. (Self-nominations are welcome)

Nomination Form