The University of Georgia College of Engineering is pleased to announce the recipients of the faculty and staff awards for 2024, conferred during UGA Honors Week, April 1-5, 2024.
UGA Creative Research Medal
UGA Creative Research Medals recognize faculty whose creativity and innovation have helped advance their disciplines.
Hitesh Handa, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Award for Excellence in Instruction
The Award for Excellence in Instruction honors outstanding faculty in the College of Engineering who have demonstrated a distinguished commitment to high-quality instruction and creativity related to the engineering instructional program.
Alison Banka, Ph.D., Lecturer
Award for Excellence in Research
The Award for Excellence in Research honors outstanding faculty in the College of Engineering who have shown exceptional creativity and achievement in any area of engineering research.
Elizabeth Brisbois, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Faculty Fellow Awards
The award of Faculty Fellow is presented to faculty members in the College of Engineering at the associate professor rank, recognizing excellence in scholarship across the mission areas of the College.
Elizabeth Brisbois, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Mehmet Kurum, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Kenan Song, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award
The Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award is presented to a faculty member in the College of Engineering of full professor rank in recognition of sustained excellence in scholarship.
Brian Bledsoe, Ph.D., Professor
Gillespie Curriculum Enhancement Award
The Lowry Gillespie, Jr. Engineering Curriculum Enhancement Award recognizes faculty efforts in incorporating experiential learning in UGA engineering courses.
John Brocato, Lecturer
Staff Award for Excellence
The Staff Award for Excellence honors a staff member in the College of Engineering who has demonstrated a strong work ethic, commitment to service and exceptional job performance.
Andrew Hale, Assistant Director of Finance Administration
New Staff Award for Excellence
The New Staff Award for Excellence honors a staff member within their first two continuous years of employment with the College of Engineering who demonstrate a strong work ethic, commitment to service, and exceptional job performance.
Amanda Mooney, Assistant Director of Human Resources
Award for Excellence in Student Services
The Award for Excellence in Student Services is presented to an outstanding staff member with a primarily “student-facing” role.
