The George P. Hart Award

Consideration for the George P. Hart Award will be given to faculty members who:

• extend their personal influence beyond the boundaries of the academic setting, enriching the wider community
• possess strong personal traits that reflect compassion, benevolence, and intellectual curiosity
• demonstrate exemplary leadership within the university
• participate actively in the life of the university
• serve as role models for faculty and students, and
• take leadership in the community

The application process takes place in the spring semester each year. Specific dates for nomination and application deadlines will be posted here when available.

Applications for the George P. Hart Award will consist of the following:

1. A cover letter accepting the nomination and describing how you meet the selection criteria (see Criteria, above).
2. A current CV or resume.
3. Three letters of support. One letter must be from someone not associated with the university.

After receiving the nomination statements, the George P. Hart Award Committee will inform all nominees of their nomination and of the selection process. Each nominee will be asked to submit a brief statement of acceptance and intent to apply. The statement will include an agreement to provide the specific supplementary material outlined in the section titled "Application." The committee may solicit additional information it deems necessary to make an informed decision. After a careful analysis of the nomination statements, as well as all supporting materials, the George P. Hart Award Committee will select a winner. This information will be relayed to the university president, who will inform the winner.

The winner of the George P. Hart Award will be announced to the campus through standard communication channels, typically in mid to late April, and the recipient of the award will be invited to participate in the Fall Conference activities.