Engagement Recognition and Awards
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Celebrating engaged scholars
We encourage faculty, staff and students to celebrate and elevate their scholarly engagement work at K-State by applying for both university and national awards. These opportunities recognize individuals and teams who connect research, teaching, and service to real-world challenges — shining a light on the powerful ways our university engages with the world.
University engagement awards
Recognizes outstanding engaged scholarship bridging university expertise with public and private sectors to address societal challenges.
Recognizes outstanding K-State Extension initiatives that demonstrate innovative and/or sustained efforts in community engagement positively impacting both university and community partners.
Recognizes exceptional tenured faculty members on an accelerated path to academic distinction.
National engagement awards
The Engagement Scholarship Consortium (ESC) Awards honor outstanding institutional programs —including those led by students, faculty, community partners and more— for their impact on engaged scholarship and community partnerships.
Celebrate impactful scholarship and leadership in service-learning and community engagement. The IARSLCE Awards honor individuals and teams advancing research and community impact around the world.