Dr. Kirk Besmer, Philosophy Department
Academic Citizenship Faculty AwardThe Academic Citizenship Award recognizes exemplary service in any dimension of University Citizenship.
Faculty & Staff Awards
Each year, Gonzaga University honors the outstanding contributions of its faculty and staff. These awards recognize excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, leadership, positivity, support and embodiment of the University’s Jesuit mission.
Congratulations to this year’s exceptional honorees.
2024-2025 Award Recipients
Dr. Joan Braune, Philosophy Department
Teaching Excellence Faculty Award & Runger/Dolliver Faculty Excellence AwardThe Teaching Excellence award recognizes exemplary performance by faculty in creating learning environments. The Runger/Dolliver Faculty Excellence Award recognizes “a faculty member’s contribution of excellence to the students at Gonzaga University through publication, research, and other contributions that bring value to students within the College of Arts and Sciences and Gonzaga University.
Dr. Rebecca Donaway, Communication Studies Department
Open Category Faculty AwardThe Open Category award recognizes exemplary work by faculty that is innovative or represents a unique contribution that would normally not be recognized in other categories of exemplary faculty awards.
Ann-Scott Ettinger, Biology Department
Outstanding Staff AwardThe annual Outstanding Staff Award honors a staff member whose exceptional efforts—within or beyond their role—demonstrate leadership, positivity and support for the college’s mission and community.
Dr. Matthew Rindge, Religious Studies Department
Diversity Leadership Faculty AwardThe Diversity Leadership Award is designed to recognize a faculty member who has made a significant contribution towards institutionalizing the mission and goals of our commitment to diversity.
