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.
2024 awardees
Sahlin Eminent Faculty Award
Laura Hill
Professor Emerita, Department of Human Development
Sahlin Faculty Excellence Awards
Michael S. Trevisan – Leadership
Dean, College of Education
Chris Dickey – Instruction
Assistant Professor, School of Music
Kevin Murphy – Outreach & Engagement
Professor, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences
Jon Oatley – Research, Scholarship & Arts
Professor, School of Molecular Biosciences
V. Lane Rawlins President’s Award for Distinguished Lifetime Service
N. Richard Knowles
Professor Emeritus, Department of Horticulture
Emerit Society Legacy of Excellence Award
John Pierce
Professor Emeritus, School of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs
Presenter of the Distinguished Faculty Address
Hans P.A. Van Dongen
Professor, Department of Translational Medicine and Physiology
President’s Distinguished Teaching Award for Career-Track Faculty
Caitlin G. Bletscher
Scholarly Associate Professor, Department of Human Development
T. Francene Watson
Teaching Associate Professor, Department of Teaching and Learning
Faculty Diversity Award
Alexis Tan
Professor, Department of Journalism and Media Production
Faculty Mid-Career Award
Jana Doppa
Associate Professor, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award
Brandon Hopkins
Research Assistant Professor, Department of Entomology
President’s Employee Excellence Awards
Angel Hawkins
Custodian, English Department
Claudia Mickas
Academic Administrative Assistant, History Department
Eric W. Scott
Director of Student Development, Student Affairs and Enrollment
Shaun Sorensen
Stage Manager, School of Music
Elise Zeigler
Program Support Supervisor, College Assistance Migrant Program