HHS Awards

This annual award is especially for women on the faculty of the College of Health and Human Sciences who want to develop their leadership skills. The award provides funding to assist with the cost of participation in courses, conferences, workshops, institutes or other leadership opportunities that promote the development of future faculty leaders.

This annual award provides funding to a tenured or tenure-track assistant or associate professor to be expended over up to two years for purposes related to a College of Health and Human Sciences faculty member’s own professional development within any of Purdue’s mission areas: discovery, learning and engagement.

This annual award recognizes HHS faculty members for excellence in innovation and demonstrated impact of the engagement activities they have created and/or implemented. Faculty awardees receive a plaque and $1,000 (before taxes). The selection committee will be comprised of two HHS faculty members, one HHS staff member, and the dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences or a designee.

Eligibility

Faculty members with at least a half-time appointment in the College of Health and Human Sciences who have not received this award within the past five years

Criteria for Selection

• Excellence in innovation and demonstrated impact of the engagement activities created and/or implemented.
• The engagement activity should be consistent with HHS strategic engagement goals.

Application Procedure

• Candidates may be nominated by any faculty or staff member in the College of Health and Human Sciences or any external organization impacted by the nominee’s engagement activity.  Nominations should focus on accomplishments in the past academic year with respect to engagement.
• Documentation must not exceed two pages for the nomination (12 pt. font, 1-inch margins).  The nomination should include:
  • A description of how the faculty member’s engagement activity addressed a matter affecting the health, behavior, and quality of life of people.
  • Documentation of scholarly activities related to engagement (i.e., presentations, publications, funding garnered, patents, new courses and programs developed).
• Maximum of two letters of support, not longer than one page each, with one from an external source that has been impacted and one from a Purdue faculty/staff member.
• In addition to the documents listed above, please submit complete curriculum vitae.
• The application deadline is Dec. 15. The award is announced in the spring semester.

The HHS DEI Science Consortium (DEISC) is pleased to recognize outstanding research being conducted by Purdue HHS faculty and DEISC members. The award recognizes outstanding research focused on underrepresented, minoritized or stigmatized groups or that is relevant to DEI in health and human sciences disciplines. Nominations (either self or peer) are required for award consideration. All nominated articles will be evaluated by a panel of reviewers selected from across the college. The award recipient (first author) will receive $500 and will be invited to present a talk for the DEISC.  

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 

• The first author must be an HHS faculty researcher at Purdue or a DEISC member. 
• The journal article should represent outstanding research on underrepresented minority populations and/or be relevant to issues of diversity, equity and inclusion in the health and human sciences disciplines.  
• Both other- and self-nominations are accepted. 
• Articles must have been first published during the previous calendar year, either online or in print (a paper with the publication year 2023 qualifies for the 2024 nomination, and papers can only be submitted once).  
• Articles must have been published in a peer-reviewed journal. 
• Articles must be empirical (quantitative, qualitative, meta-analytical or mixed methods). 
• Multiple articles from individual faculty will be considered. 
• Awardees will not be eligible to reapply for two subsequent award cycles.

HOW DO I NOMINATE AN ARTICLE? 

Nominations (self or other) can be submitted via Qualtrics and must include: 

• A cover letter describing how the article contributes to diversity, equity and inclusion science and why the article represents outstanding research relevant to HHS.  
• A PDF of the nominated article.
• Contact information for the nominator and the lead author for the article. 

All nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. Jan. 31, 2024. 

Please contact Franki Kung or Zoe Taylor with any questions. 

Early Career Research Achievement Award

This annual award recognizes HHS faculty members whose research goes beyond their dissertation and demonstrates clear scientific/scholarly contributions as a result of work completed while a Purdue faculty member. Recipients have demonstrated impact in their field and national recognition for their work.  

Career Research Achievement Award

This annual award recognizes HHS faculty members who have made strong scientific/scholarly contributions as a result of work performed as a Purdue faculty member. Recipients have demonstrated a sustained and significant impact in their field and have received national and international recognition for their work.

More information to come in October 2023.

Jane S. Link Outstanding Teaching Award

This annual award honors HHS faculty members for outstanding teaching performance in all phases of the University’s undergraduate instruction on the West Lafayette campus.

Patsy J. Mellott Teaching Innovation Award

This annual award supports a wide variety of innovative HHS faculty projects, including but not limited to the design of new courses, the development of new models for teaching existing courses, the creation of new curricula and the purchase of equipment to enrich student learning in a course or set of courses. 

Outstanding Online Education Award

This annual award recognizes outstanding HHS faculty for demonstrated excellence in online education through significant contributions to a program, department or the college.

This award honors HHS faculty for sustained and significant contributions to the college’s graduate programs.

This annual award recognizes full- or part-time A/P, clerical or service staff members who demonstrate outstanding customer service, initiative, dependability and a positive attitude in the College of Health and Human Sciences and the university. Awardees receive an acrylic star and a $100 gift certificate of their choice. Members of the selection committee will be comprised of three members from the HHS Professional Recognition Program Committee and one member designated by the dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences. The selection committee serves a one-year term starting on Oct. 1.

Eligibility

• Full or part time A/P, clerical or service staff member.
• Employed for 24 consecutive months or longer in the College of Health and Human Sciences.
• Has not received the award within the past 24 months.

Criteria for Selection

• Demonstrates initiative within the department/Purdue.
• Promotes a welcoming and positive environment for all internal and external customers.
• Consistently performs assigned duties at an exceptional level, goes above and beyond the normal expectations and volunteers for additional assignments.
• Maintains a professional manner and serves as a role model for other staff.
• Has a positive attitude even under the most difficult of circumstances.

Application Procedure

• Candidates may be nominated by any faculty or staff member in the College of Health and Human Sciences. 

• The application deadline is Dec. 15. The award is announced in the spring semester.

This annual award honors staff members for excellence in innovation and demonstrated impact of the engagement activities they have created and/or implemented. Recipients receive a plaque and $500 (before taxes). The selection committee will be comprised of two HHS faculty members, one HHS staff member, and the dean of the College of Health and Human Sciences or a designee.

Eligibility

Staff members in the College of Health and Human Sciences who have not received this award within the past five years are eligible.

Criteria for Selection

• Excellence in innovation and demonstrated impact of the engagement activities created and/or implemented.
• The engagement activity should be consistent with HHS strategic engagement goals.

Application Procedure

• Candidates may be nominated by any faculty or staff member in the College of Health and Human Sciences or any external organization impacted by the nominee’s engagement activity. Nominations should focus on accomplishments in the past academic year with respect to engagement.
• Documentation must not exceed two pages for the nomination (12 pt. font, 1-inch margins). The nomination should include:
  • A description of how the staff member’s engagement activity addressed a matter affecting the health, behavior, and quality of life of people.
  • Documentation of scholarly and/or community service activities related to engagement (i.e., presentations, publications, funding garnered, patents, new courses and programs developed, volunteer commitments).
• Maximum of two letters of support, not longer than one page each, with one from an external source that has been impacted and one from a Purdue faculty/staff member.
• In addition to the documents listed above, please submit a complete resume.
• The application deadline is Dec. 15. The award is announced in the spring semester.

This award recognizes HHS faculty and staff who demonstrate outstanding leadership and innovation in promoting, developing and implementing one or more study abroad programs for HHS students. Candidates may be nominated by HHS faculty and staff, or by students who have participated in a study abroad program led by the nominee.

Learn more about the Study Abroad Leadership Award.

Outstanding Seniors are nominated and chosen by representatives of their respective academic unit. Selection is based on accomplishments in the areas of academic achievement, professionalism, leadership and service to others.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Student Development Funding Opportunity

HHS Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award

This award is given to HHS graduate students who have demonstrated exceptional undergraduate teaching. For more information, contact your department’s graduate coordinator.

HHS Outstanding Doctoral Student Award

This annual award recognizes an HHS PhD student who has exhibited outstanding scholarly activities, service to their department and the college and research excellence that indicates promise for a productive career in their field. Recipients are awarded $1,000. For more information, contact your department’s graduate coordinator. 

HHS Outstanding Master’s Student Award

This annual award recognizes HHS master’s students who have exhibited outstanding scholarly activities, service to their department and the college and research excellence that indicates promise for a productive career in their field. Recipients are awarded $500. For more information, contact your department’s graduate coordinator.

HHS Compton Graduate Student Research Travel Award

This award supports HHS graduate students who are selected to present research findings in a poster or oral format at a regional, national or international conference. Alternatively, this award can be used by graduate students who want to attend training in research methods that will enhance their dissertation research beyond the courses offered at Purdue University or want to attend a workshop/conference focused on professional development. The award is open to HHS master’s or doctoral students who are involved in research under the guidance of HHS faculty. Recipients receive an award to cover up to $500 of travel expenses. For more information, contact your department’s graduate coordinator.

Purdue Graduate School Awards

University Graduate Teaching Awards

Graduate Grant Submission Bonus

Many HHS departments and schools also offer graduate student awards. For a complete list of available awards, visit your department’s or school’s webpage.

Distinguished Alumni Award

This award honors the significant professional accomplishments, career advancements and long-term leadership of HHS alumni who have worked in their chosen profession for 10 or more years.

Distinguished Service Award

This award honors demonstrated leadership in the community through the development of or significant contributions to private or public programs that improve or enhance quality of life for individuals, families and/or communities.

Early Career Achievement Award

This award recognizes the achievements of HHS alumni who have attained outstanding career development — either through traditional channels or innovative approaches — and who have worked in their chosen profession for 10 years or fewer. The recipient may also demonstrate involvement in professional organizations, a college alumni association or community activities. 

Learn more about HHS alumni awards, including application processes.

The Nutrition Science Hall of Fame Award honors alumni of this department who have made a significant contribution to the varied fields of foods and nutrition and established a unique record in their work and life. The Hall of Fame also honors the careers of those who have contributed to the growth and prominence of this department, even though they may not be alumni. Nutrition Science Hall of Fame Inductees.

To nominate someone for the Nutrition Science Hall of Fame Award, please fill out the nomination form.

View past Nutrition Hall of Fame Inductees

James C. Naylor Award for Teaching Excellence in Psychology

Yearly award given to the faculty in Psychological Sciences whose educational work exemplifies the best in pedagogy.

Deadline: Nov 18, 2022  11:59 PM

Submission: Please direct questions and submit nomination letters to George Hollich.