UNLV's annual Community Engagement Awards recognize exceptional community engagement activity that aligns with the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching’s definition of Academic Community Engagement, as well as one or more of the university’s Top Tier 2.0 Community Partnership objectives.
There are four award categories, as follows:
- 2027 Service-Learning Faculty Award
- This award is given annually to one faculty member or instructor who has taught a recognized service-learning course.
- The selected recipient will receive a monetary award of $2,000.
- 2027 Community-Based Research Faculty Award
- This award is given annually to one faculty member who has conducted community-based research.
- The selected recipient will receive a monetary award of $2,000.
- 2027 Faculty/Staff Community Outreach Award
- This award is given annually to one faculty or staff member who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to UNLV-related community outreach activities.
- The selected recipient will receive a monetary award of $1,500.
- 2027 Student Service Award
- This award is given annually to one student who has had a positive impact in the Southern Nevada community by volunteering their time and talent to address a community need.
- The selected recipient will receive a monetary award of $1,000.
To learn more or to apply, visit the UNLV Community Engagement Awards Portal. The deadline to apply is February 1, 2027.
