Any student is eligible to nominate a deserving faculty member for the 2024 Student Award for Faculty Excellence. 

This annual award recognizes a faculty member who has made outstanding contributions to the GVSU community by supporting students and the University's mission, vision, and values. The recipient of this award inspires excellent academic achievement in the classroom, and has demonstrated experiences of connecting and supporting students beyond what is expected of them.

Nominees must be current faculty of Grand Valley and will be based on the following criteria:

• Completed all their professional responsibilities to the highest quality
• Committed to the GVSU students and their academic success at the university
• Positive contributions to the university community their their individual work and service
• Only full-time faculty members are eligible for this award (either Regular Faculty or Affiliate Faculty)

Nominations for this award will open in November 2024.

Any faculty member, staff or student is eligible to nominate a deserving student for the 2024 Laker of the Year Award. 

This annual award recognizes a student who has made outstanding contributions to the GVSU community by supporting the University's mission, vision, and values. Recipients of this award are individuals who have demonstrated their commitment to others and the betterment of the university community. 

Nominees must be current students of Grand Valley and will be based on the following:

• Served (or currently serving) as a leader to other GVSU students, either through academics, extracurriculars, or other service 
• Positive contributions the university community through their individual involvement and leadership
• Embodies Laker Pride and what it means to be part of the GVSU student body
• Student must be a 3rd or 4th year student (a minimum of 55 credits)

Nominations for this award will open in November 2024.

Any faculty member, staff or student is eligible to nominate a deserving staff member for the 2024 Laker of the Year Award. 

This annual award recognizes a university staff member who has made outstanding contributions to the GVSU community by supporting students and the University's mission, vision, and values. Recipients of this award are individuals who have demonstrated their commitment to student success and the betterment of the university community. 

Nominees must be current staff employees of Grand Valley and will be based on the following:

• Completed all their professional responsibilities to the highest quality 
• Committed to the GVSU students and their overall success at the university
• Positive contributions the university community through their individual work and service
• All Staff members are eligible for this award - both part time staff and full time staff. This includes but is not limited to AP staff, PSS, Facilities, Public Safety & Adjunct staff members.

Nominations for this award will open in November 2024.

This annual award is awarded to an individual from the GVSU community who has demonstrated commitment to the university through their dedication and support of the institution’s initiatives. Recipients are recognized for their commitment to the university mission, vision, and values. This award recipient is chosen by the University President and the Student Senate President. This is a highly prestigious award, and recognizes the honor and achievement of the award recipient.

Nominees can be current faculty, staff, student, or supporter of Grand Valley and will be based on the following:

• Committed to the GVSU mission, vision, and values
• Positive and significant contributions to the university community through their individual work and service

Nominations for this award will open in November 2024.