Awards
Honoring the achievements of WSU faculty and staff
Each year Washington State University recognizes the outstanding achievements of its faculty and staff. Those honored stand among the world’s top scholars, the nation’s most effective and beloved instructors, and the University’s most dedicated and visionary professionals.
These individuals share an unflagging commitment to the University community. By encouraging and challenging students to reach their highest potential, they have created a legacy of excellence that will endure for generations to come.
2026 Awardees
AFW Samuel H. Smith Leadership Award
Christine Horne
College of Arts and Sciences
Emerit Society Legacy of Excellence Award
Robert G. Olsen
Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
Faculty Opportunity and Engagement Award
Deb Wilmington
College of Arts and Sciences
Faculty Mid-Career Award
Oladunni Oluwoye
Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award
Yuehe Lin
Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
Presenter of the Distinguished Faculty Address
Anjan Bose
Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
President’s Distinguished Teaching Award for Career-Track Faculty
Tammy Crawford
College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences
Lori Wollerman Nelson
College of Arts and Sciences
President’s Employee Excellence Awards
Kimberly Cufley (KC)
Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Andria Donnenwerth
Global Connections
Roberto Morales
Student Accomodations
Sahlin Eminent Faculty Award
Susmita Bose
Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
Sahlin Faculty Excellence Awards
John A. Harrison
College of Arts and Sciences
Katherine C. Rodela
College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences
Judi McDonald
College of Arts and Sciences
Allan Stan Felsot
College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences
V. Lane Rawlins President’s Award for Distinguished Lifetime Service
Jim Petersen
Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture