The Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching and Alumni Teaching Excellence Awards are given to four faculty members each year in recognition of their outstanding teaching efforts. Three awards are presented by the University, and a fourth is presented by the UNC system.

Award Categories

The Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching & Alumni Teaching Excellence Awards are given to four faculty members each year in recognition of their outstanding teaching efforts. Three awards are presented by the University, and a fourth is presented by the UNC system.

UNC Board of Governors Excellence in TEaching Award

Open to tenured faculty members who have completed at least seven years of teaching at UNCG. The BOG Award is the highest post-secondary award in the state and carries the expectation that applicants will be exceptional teachers who have extended their pedagogical activities beyond the classroom. The award recognizes outstanding teaching (including online or blended instruction, mentorship, and educational service) that has resulted in the advancement of the profession. The Board of Governors presents one faculty member from each UNC school with this award every year. The award brings statewide recognition.

Mary Settle Sharp Award for TEaching Excellence

Open to tenured faculty members who have completed at least three years of teaching at UNCG. The award recognizes outstanding teaching (including online or blended instruction, and mentorship) at UNCG.

James Y. Joyner Award for Teaching Excellence

Open to untenured, tenure-track faculty members who have completed at least three years of teaching at UNCG. The award recognizes outstanding teaching (including online or blended instruction, and mentorship) at UNCG.

Anna Maria Gove Award for Teaching Excellence

Open to any full-time non-tenure-track faculty member (lecturer, academic professional, clinical faculty, etc.) who has completed at least three years of teaching at UNCG. The award recognizes outstanding teaching (including online or blended instruction) at UNCG.

Past Teaching Excellence Award Winners

2022-2023 Award Winners

UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award 

Dr. Dan Yasaki

Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Mary Settle Sharp Award for Teaching Excellence

Dr. Jerry Walsh

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Mary Settle Sharp Award for Teaching Excellence

Dr. Sudha Shreeniwas

Department of Human development & family Studies

James Y. Joyner Award for Teaching Excellence

Dr. Jeffrey Kaplan

Department of Philosophy

Anna Maria Gove Award for Teaching Excellence

Sara MacSween, MA

Department of Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality & Tourism

  • UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award – Dr. Nadja Cech (Chemistry and Biochemistry)
  • Mary Settle Sharp Award for Teaching Excellence – Dr. David Wharton (Classical Studies)
  • James Y. Joyner Award for Teaching Excellence – Erin Speer, MFA (Musical Theatre)
  • Anna Maria Gove Award for Teaching Excellence – Dr. Jessica McCall (Communication Studies)

  • UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award – Dr. Rebecca MacLeod (School of Music)
  • Mary Settle Sharp Award for Teaching Excellence – Dr. Sarah Daynes (Sociology)
  • James Y. Joyner Award for Teaching Excellence – Dr. Sally Koerner (Biology)
  • Anna Maria Gove Award for Teaching Excellence – Kim Cuny, MFA (Communication Studies)

  • UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award – Dr. Carmen Sotomayor (Languages, Literatures, and Cultures)
  • Mary Settle Sharp Award for Teaching Excellence – Dr. Elizabeth Perrill (Art History)
  • James Y. Joyner Award for Teaching Excellence – Dr. Robyn Le Blanc (Classical Studies)
  • Anna Maria Gove Award for Teaching Excellence – Dr. Meiqing Sun (Languages, Literatures, and Cultures)

  • UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award – Dr. Dianne Welsh (Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality & Tourism)
  • Mary Settle Sharp Award for Teaching Excellence – Dr. Mariche Bayonas (Languages, Literatures, and Cultures)
  • James Y. Joyner Award for Teaching Excellence – Dr. Amanda Gale (Interior Architecture)
  • Anna Maria Gove Award for Teaching Excellence – Dr. Aaron Terranova (Kinesiology)

  • UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award – Dr. Michael Perko (Public Health Education)
  • Mary Settle Sharp Award for Teaching Excellence – Dr. Kimberly Petersen (Chemistry and Biochemistry)
  • James Y. Joyner Award for Teaching Excellence – Dr. Jiyoung Hwang (Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality & Tourism)
  • Anna Maria Gove Award for Teaching Excellence – Dr. Pam Brown (Kinesiology)

  • UNC Board of Governors Excellence in Teaching Award – Dr. Sharon Morrison (Public Health Education)
  • Mary Settle Sharp Award for Teaching Excellence – James Fisher (School of Theatre)
  • James Y. Joyner Award for Teaching Excellence – Sheryl Oring (School of Art)
  • Anna Maria Gove Award for Teaching Excellence – Wade Maki (Philosophy)
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