Distinguished Full Professor Award

The Distinguished Full Professor Award recognizes faculty members who have achieved the rank of Professor and who continue to perform in an exemplary manner through service, scholarship, innovation, leadership, and other professorial achievements. It is intended both to recognize those professors whom faculty should emulate and to reward professors who show outstanding leadership at the college. The award was first given in 2011.

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2024-25 Distinguished Full Professor Award Winners

Distinguished Full Professor Award starting with Dr. Harrison from left to right: Jeff Richardson, Biological & Physical Sciences Professor; Heather Johnston, Social & Behavioral Sciences Professor; Amy Hatfield, Mathematics Professor; Lydia Gilmore, Business & Paralegal Programs Professor.

Nominate a Distinguished Full Professor!

Nominations from both Columbus State colleagues and/or the faculty member’s larger professional community will be accepted. The deadline for nominations is Friday, February 20, 2026. To nominate a candidate for the 2025-2026 Distinguished Full Professor Award, please use the following link. Please direct any questions to Nick Hardin (nhardin@cscc.edu) in Employee Experience by Saturdasy, Feb. 28, 2026.

Selection criteria can be found on the Distinguished Full Prof Award Guidelines.

2021/2022 Quality Recognition Awards Sway presentation

Previous Award Winners