The Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Florida is deeply committed to celebrating and supporting the diverse spectrum of teaching excellence across our campus. We proudly acknowledge not only the dedication of our faculty in creating and teaching outstanding courses but also the invaluable contributions of our teaching support staff. Their efforts play a crucial role in transforming the educational experiences of our students, enhancing learning environments, and ensuring the highest standards of academic excellence. 

 To recognize excellence in our faculty and staff, we invite you to nominate yourself or a colleague for one of these five awards:

1. Affordable Access Awards
2. Exemplary Online Teaching Award
   
3. Online Educator of the Year Award
   
4. Rising Star Award
   
5. Trailblazers: Online Education Professional Awards

You must use your UFL.EDU email address to create a ProposalSpace account in order to be able to submit an application.

Application Window:

The application window will open on October 1, 2025, at Noon EST and closes on January 20, 2025 11:59 PM EST.

How to Nominate

If you are interested in submitting a nomination for yourself or a colleague, visit the CTE Awards website for information about each award, to review scoring rubrics, and download our Helpful Hints documents. Then, return to this form and start your nomination!