Gayle E. Hutchinson Award for Excellence - Nominations Due Jan. 31

Announced on: Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024

Nominations for the Gayle E. Hutchinson Award for Excellence are due by January 31. The $100,000 award will be presented biennially to a faculty or staff member to celebrate their vision and talent, advance research, support travel and publication expenses, and further their success.

The award is open to any faculty or staff member at Chico State, and a nominee's achievements must be acknowledged by peers on a national or international scale as impactful, inspiring students to explore, discover, and excel. To qualify, they must meet at least two of the following criteria:

• Significant contributions to innovative research and/or creative activity as evidenced by activities such as, but not limited to, peer-reviewed research or juried exhibits recognized nationally or internationally, externally funded research, grants or contracts by international, federal, or nongovernment organizations, or invitations to compete in exclusive national or international competitions.
• A strong and sustained record of notable scholarship, research or innovation, or a notable body of work that aligns with the mission of Chico State and elevates its reputation.
• An exceptional practice of promoting intellectual and creative development, research productivity, curricular development, and/or pedagogical innovation among campus colleagues that garners national or international attention.
• Recipient of a prestigious prize such as the Pulitzer, or appointment to a prestigious position such as a member of the Academy of Science.

Nominations must include a completed nomination form, a narrative summary of the candidate's qualifying work, documented evidence of national or international recognition, two letters of reference, and the candidate's CV or resume. Nominations may be submitted via email to Pam Hollis at pchollis@csuchico.edu or in person via the University Advancement Office in Kendall Hall, Room 114. Questions about the nominations or award may also be directed to Pam.

Awards will be announced in August 2024.