Two $5,000 awards are given to faculty and academic staff members at UW System institutions in recognition of outstanding career achievement in teaching. In addition, one $5,000 award is given to an academic department, program or other academic unit which demonstrates exceptional commitment to and effectiveness in teaching.

Award Recipients

2009 Diversity Award Recipients

News release: Winners of Regents Diversity Awards announced (February 26, 2009)
Award ceremony: Recipients of first Regents Diversity Awards honored (March 5, 2009)

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Regent José Vásquez and Roseann Mason	Roseann Mason - Individual Category Director of Community Dialogues, Center for Community Partnerships, UW-Parkside Profile of Roseann Mason
(from left) Dr. Kitrina Carson, Dr. Rebecca Abler, and Regent Betty Womack	"Portals of Discovery" Project, Directed by Dr. Rebecca Abler & Dr. Kitrina Carlson - Team Category UW-Manitowoc and UW-Stout Profile of "Portals" Project
Regent Danae Davis (left) and Professor Patricia Bromley, Program Coordinator	UW-Platteville - Institution Category Master of Science in Education-Adult Education Profile of UW-Platteville Master of Science in Education