Call for Nominations - President’s Awards

Recognizes one CSUSM student for their significant achievements in advancing the University's goals in the areas of diversity, inclusive excellence, educational equity and social justice.

The Anne Neufeldt Staff Hero Award 

Recognizes a Staff member (MPP or Non-MPP) for their contribution toward the achievement of the university’s mission and demonstrated service to the campus community.  The recipient of this award may be selected based on a career of achievement or for extraordinary service toward a single event.

The Harvey Neufeldt Faculty Hero Award

Recognizes a faculty member selected for their contribution toward the achievement of the university’s mission and demonstrated service to the campus community.  The recipient of this award may be selected based on a career of achievement or for extraordinary service toward a single event.

Harvey Neufeldt Faculty Award Guidelines

Faculty Awards

Outstanding Faculty Awards

• The Outstanding Lecturer Award - Recognizes a lecturer who significantly contributes to student learning, advances the University mission of educational excellence, and demonstrates dedication to our diverse student community.
• The Scholarship & Creative Activity Award - Recognizes a current tenure/tenure-track or lecturer faculty member whose scholarship and/or creative activity contributes significantly to their field.
• The Service Leadership Award - Recognizes a current tenure-track or lecturer faculty member (including counselors, coaches and librarians) whose service to the campus and/or the wider community contributes to CSUSM’s classification as a community-engaged institution.
• The Teaching Innovation & Excellence Award - Recognizes a tenure/tenure-track or lecturer faculty member who introduces innovative techniques, methodologies, exercises, methods of delivery and/or technologies in teaching.

Faculty Award Guidelines

Staff Awards

Inclusive Excellence & Diversity

This year (2024-2025) a deserving Staff or MPP member will be recognized for their significant achievements in advancing the University’s goals in the areas of diversity, inclusive excellence, educational equity, and social justice. (The award alternates each year between faculty and staff/MPP.) 

Inclusive Excellence Award Guidelines

The Ernest and Leslie Zomalt Outstanding Service Award

This year (2024-2025) an Staff (non-MPP) will be recognized for their contribution toward the achievement of the university's mission and demonstrated service to the campus community. The recipient of this award may be selected based on a career achievement or for extraordinary service for a single event. (The award alternates each year between a  staff member or administrator (MPP).) 

Ernest & Leslie Zomalt Award Guidelines