Staff Awards
The College of Arts and Letters annually presents five awards to staff members: Leadership in Excellence, Leadership in Mission, Collaboration, Inclusion, and Partnership. Winners — who are announced at the Staff Spring Luncheon — receive a customized plaque and monetary reward. Staff and supervisors are encouraged to nominate colleagues for the awards.
College of Arts & Letters Leadership in Excellence Award
Demonstrates energy and commitment to improving results, and often takes initiatives involving calculated risks while considering the common good.
2026 Recipient: Greg Endicott, Department of Political Science
Past recipients
2025: Tre Goodhue, Department of Film, Television, & Theatre
2024: J. Aspen Tychonievich, Franco Institute
2023: Rhonda Singleton, Department of Psychology
College of Arts & Letters Leadership in Mission Award
Understands, accepts, and supports the mission of the University and fosters values consistent with that mission.
2026 Recipient: Lynn Holbrook, Arts & Letters Production Team.
Past recipients
2025: Kim Murray, A&L Dean's Office
2024:Nate Krakowski, ALCO
2023: Petra Farrell, de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture
College of Arts & Letters Collaboration Award
Exemplifies exceptional performance and service to the University community and cooperation, collaboration, and cohesion within the College. Formerly known as the Inside of the Inside/Outside award.
2026 Recipient: Erica Fleming, Department of Psychology
Past recipients
2025: Heidi Miller, Shaw Center
2024: Tori Davies, Reilly Center for Science, Technology, and Values
2023: Jen Smith, Center for Citizenship and Constitutional Government
College of Arts & Letters Community & Inclusion Impact Award
Recognizes an employee who lives and models diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Their efforts and ideas push our college forward to ensure that we have a diverse and inclusive workplace.
2026 Recipient: Kayla Jewell, Franco Family Institute for Liberal Arts and the Public Good
Past recipients
2025: Matthew Bizoe, Arts & Letters Communications
2024: Anna Poltrack, Department of Economics
2023: Elicia Dennis, Arts & Letters Communications
College of Arts & Letters Innovation Award
The Innovation Award honors individuals who embrace creativity and dedication to implement new processes, ideas, and solutions that meaningfully enhance the work of the College and the student experience.
2026 Recipient: Jill Parker, Program of Liberal Studies
College of Arts & Letters Partnership Award
Honors an outstanding colleague outside of the College who has demonstrated exceptional service to Arts & Letters. While the College is a large and important part of the University, its administration recognizes that it benefits greatly from the abilities of others on campus. Formerly known as the Outside of the Inside/Outside award.
2026 Recipient: Lori Loftis, Notre Dame Research
Past recipients
2025: Matthew Brower, Decio Cafe
2024: Kelly Donndelinger, Graduate School
2023: Richard Forrester