Call for Nominations: 2026 UNLV Top Tier Award

The Office of Faculty Affairs is pleased to accept nominations for the 2026 Top Tier Award. Complete applications are invited through Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. 

This award honors employees for outstanding contributions to UNLV and its mission to be a top tier university.  While everyone associated with UNLV works toward fulfilling our mission, the efforts of some present an outstanding example of commitment. The Top Tier Award recognizes such dedicated members of our campus community. 
 
An award of $1,000 will be presented to at least one employee who best reflects our accomplishments in the Top Tier core areas: Student Achievement; Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity; Socio-Economic Development; UNLV Academic Health; Community Partnerships; Social Justice, Equity, and Inclusion; Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement; and Infrastructure and Shared Governance. For more information about UNLV’s Top Tier vision and mission, see the Top Tier 2.0 webpage.
 
For more information, please email the Office of Faculty Affairs.

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