Dragon Excellence Award nominations due March 31

The Dragon Excellence Awards are designed to recognize outstanding employee or work group contributions. We honor employees in the following categories, which reflect the core mission and vision of the university: 

  • Academic Excellence 
  • Academic Innovation 
  • Collaboration 
  • Equity & Inclusion 
  • Community Engagement 
  • Core Values  


Nominations for the 2023 Dragon Excellence Awards are now open. Please take some time to reflect on the past year and nominate a colleague or work group who has made a positive impact. Contributions often cross multiple categories, so please choose all the relevant categories for your nomination. 

Finalists will be announced in Employee News in April and awards will be presented at the Celebration of Our Dragon Employees on Thursday, May 11, 2023. 

Nomination Deadline 

The deadline for Dragon Excellence Award nominations is Friday, March 31, 2023.  

Nomination Form: 2023 Dragon Excellence Awards