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Annual Faculty and Staff Awards

The College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management recognizes the achievements of its faculty and staff at the annual awards presentation in April.

The College of HRSM recognizes and celebrates the outstanding contributions and achievements of its faculty and staff members. These individuals demonstrate exceptional dedication, innovation and excellence in their respective fields, and significantly impact the college's mission to foster academic and professional growth. The awards not only highlight the remarkable accomplishments within the college but also inspire a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement among the entire college community.

Awards

  • 2026 Researcher of the Year Lori Pennington-Gray

    Patricia G. Moody Distinguished Researcher and Scholar Award

    The Patricia G. Moody Distinguished Researcher and Scholar Award recognizes a faculty member with research and productive scholarship accomplishments receiving outside recognition through publication, presentation, funding and/or award.

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  • Doctoral Student Researcher of the Year Mina Kim

    Outstanding Doctoral Student Researcher Award

    The Outstanding Doctoral Student Researcher Award recognizes an exemplary doctoral student from each department/school with a Ph.D. program for their outstanding contributions and academic achievements in the area of scholarly research.

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  • Global Scholar winner Marketa Kubickova

    Brian J. and Linda L. Mihalik Global Scholar Award

    The Brian J. and Linda L. Mihalik Global Scholar Award recognizes a full-time faculty member or staff member who best demonstrates a commitment to and advancement of the globalization of the college’s students and faculty, its curricula, research capabilities and image.  

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  • Staff Member of the Year Chris Raines

    Staff Member of the Year

    The Staff Member of the Year award recognizes an exemplary staff member for their contributions to the College of HRSM.

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  • Teacher of the Year Donald Pollard

    Harry E. and Carmen S. Varney Distinguished Teacher of the Year

    The Harry E. and Carmen S. Varney Distinguished Teacher of the Year award recognizes faculty in the College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management for teaching excellence in undergraduate and/or graduate level instruction.

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  • Doctoral Student Teacher of the Year Omid Oshriyeh

    Outstanding Doctoral Student Teaching Award

    The Outstanding Doctoral Student Teaching Award recognizes an exemplary doctoral student in the College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management for their outstanding contributions and academic achievements in the area of teaching.

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