{"id":4813,"date":"2022-02-11T14:36:11","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T22:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/faculty-staff\/?page_id=4813"},"modified":"2026-02-18T13:00:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T21:00:50","slug":"awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/faculty-staff\/awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Voiland College Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture (VCEA) awards are given annually to honor those who epitomize the highest levels of excellence in the pursuit of the college\u2019s mission and goals. Each spring we put out a call for nominations for these awards, and recipients are acknowledged during the VCEA Student Excellence Awards<\/em> and Voiland College Excellence Awards<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Student Awards<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Outstanding Student Awards<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recognize outstanding undergraduate students (sophomore, junior, and senior) from each academic program within the departments\/schools.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n

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Outstanding TA and RA Awards<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recognize outstanding teaching and research assistants within Voiland College departments\/schools.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n

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VCEA Dissertation Award<\/a> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recognizes doctoral candidates for the quality of the dissertation and\/or innovation of the research conducted.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n

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VCEA Student Safety Award<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recognizes students who routinely demonstrate exemplary use of safe work practices and\/or awareness of potentially unsafe situations or conditions; and assists in the prevention and\/or correction of these hazardous situations.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Faculty and Staff Awards<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Anjan Bose Outstanding Researcher Award<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recognizes and rewards the top faculty researcher in the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n

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Employee Safety Award<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recognizes employees who routinely demonstrate exemplary use of safe work practices and\/or awareness of potentially unsafe situations or conditions; and assists in the prevention and\/or correction of these hazardous situations.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n

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Junior Faculty Research Award<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recognizes the research achievements of an outstanding Assistant Professor and Associate Professor who are within 10 years of receiving their Ph.D.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n

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North Star Award<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recognizes staff who consistently demonstrate strong, thoughtful and compassionate leadership.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n

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Reid Miller Excellence in Teaching Awards<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recognize faculty who emulate Reid Miller’s strong commitment to the quality of teaching in the college.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n

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Rookie of the Year Award<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recognizes faculty and staff member who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and growth in their new roles. <\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n

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Staff Excellence Awards<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recognize the outstanding achievements and contributions of classified and administrative professional (AP) staff in the College.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n\n

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Staff Spirit Award<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recognizes staff whose exceptional service reflects VCEA\u2019s main themes and dedication to the WSU community.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/article>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Contact the people below if you have questions about the award criteria and nomination process.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Outstanding Student, TA, and RA awards:<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Reid Miller Excellence awards:<\/h3>\n\n\n
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All other Voiland College awards:<\/h3>\n\n\n
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