Annual Awards
Welcome to the prestigious Brooks College of Health Annual Awards, where excellence is celebrated, and dedication is honored. Our annual awards recognize the outstanding contributions of faculty and staff who go above and beyond in shaping the future of our healthcare students and college. As you explore this website, you'll discover the essence of commitment embodied in four distinguished accolades: the Faculty Scholarship Award, Faculty Service Award, Faculty Teaching Award, and Staff Excellence Award. Each award holds its unique criteria, reflecting the diverse talents that make our college exceptional.
Nominations for these prestigious awards are currently closed. Please check back at a later date for the opening of our 2025 awards.
View the 2024 award winners below!
Faculty Scholarship Award
2024 Winner
Guilherme Cesar, PhD, PT
Purpose
An award to recognize one (1) outstanding faculty member in the Brooks College of Health (BCH) who performs meritoriously in the area of scholarship. The award is in the amount of $1,000.00.
Eligibility
Open to any Instructor, Clinical or Tenure-line Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor who has two years of full-time employment at the University. The winner of the BCH Outstanding Scholarship Award shall only be eligible to win another BCH Outstanding Scholarship Award three years after receipt of the last award.
Faculty Service Award
2024 Winner
Shyam Paryani, MD, MHA, FACHE
Purpose
An award to recognize one (1) outstanding faculty member in the Brooks College of Health (BCH) who performs meritoriously in service to the College, University, community, and/or profession. The award is in the amount of $1,000.00.
Eligibility
Open to any Instructor, Clinical or Tenure-line Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor. The winner of the BCH Outstanding Service Award shall only be eligible to win another BCH Outstanding Service Award three years after receipt of the last award.
Faculty Teaching Award
2024 Winner
Casey Colin, DCN, RDN, LDN, FAND
Purpose
An award to recognize one (1) outstanding faculty member in the Brooks College of Health (BCH) and to support excellence in undergraduate and/or graduate teaching. The award is in the amount of $1,000.00.
Eligibility
Open to any Instructor, Clinical or Tenure-line Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor. Period of time used to determine eligibility is the last two (2) academic years (fall, spring, and summer semesters), which must include a minimum of six (6) courses (any combination of undergraduate and/or graduate) taught during this period. The winner of the BCH Outstanding Teaching Award shall only be eligible to win another BCH Outstanding Teaching Award three years after receipt of the last award.
Staff Excellence Award
2024 Winner
Misha Bogomaz, Psy.D., ABPP
Purpose
An award to recognize one (1) A&P or USPS staff for notable contributions to the Brooks College of Health (BCH) that are significantly above and beyond the range of the job assignment and performance expectations. The award is in the amount of $1,000.00.
Eligibility
Open to any A&P or USPS staff member in BCH who has been employed for at least one year. The winner of the BCH Staff Excellence Award shall only be eligible to win another BCH Staff Excellence Award three years after receipt of the last award.