College of Medicine Awards - Faculty
Each spring, the College of Medicine solicits nominations for awards for College of Medicine Faculty. If you would like to nominate someone for an award, please select your current College of Medicine status from the drop-down menu below and then click on 'GO.' All of the Faculty Council Awards for which you are eligible to nominate will then appear. Next, click on the links to get more information about each award and the nomination process.
- Award Name
- Outstanding Senior Faculty Educator
- Given By
- Faculty Council
- Criteria
The COM faculty member who demonstrates: 1) consistent dedication to the six (6) COM principles of the curriculum; 2) commitment to continuous quality improvement in a course and/or in his/her teaching; and, 3) consistent efforts to incorporate education innovation.
- Eligibility
A full-time COM faculty member at the rank of Associate-In, Associate Professor, Professor, or Course Director
- To Nominate
Please submit a letter of nomination to Jacob Vanlandingham in a Word document attached to an e-mail
- Nominate Due Date
- 12/1/2021
- Additional Requirements
Nominations for this award should be delivered to the award's subcommittee chair. The nomination should include a letter by a faculty member nominating an individual for the award. The supervisor of each nominated faculty should also submit a letter that states that the nominee is in good standing. Both letters should state why the faculty member deserves to receive the award.
- Previous Winners
2020-2021 - Cathy Levenson, Ph.D.
2019-2020 - Michael Blaber, Ph.D.
2018-2019 - Karen Myers, APRN
2017-2018 - Michael Sweeney, M.D.
2016-2017 - Mohamed Kabbaj, Ph.D.
2015-2016 - Niharika N. Suchak, MBBS, MHS, FACP
2014-2015 - Daniel Van Durme, M.D., MPH
2013-2014 - Heather Flynn, Ph.D., Curtis Stine, M.D.
2012-2013 - Charles Ouimet, Ph.D.
2011-2012 - Lynn Romrell, Ph.D.
2010-2011 - Jonathan S. Appelbaum, M.D.
2009-2010 - Charles G. Maitland, M.D.
2008-2009 - Ken Brummel-Smith, M.D., Charlie Ouimet, Ph.D.
2007-2008 - Jacqueline J. Lloyd, M.D.
2006-2007 - Paul McLeod, M.D.
- Award Name
- Outstanding Junior Faculty Educator
- Given By
- Faculty Council
- Criteria
This award is for the faculty member who demonstrates: a. consistent dedication to identifying and meeting the educational needs of students; b. consistent enthusiasm for teaching; and, c. willingness to work collaboratively with other course directors/faculty in delivering the COM’s curriculum to students.
- Eligibility
A full-time COM faculty member at the rank of Assistant-In, Assistant Professor/Instructor
- To Nominate
Please submit a letter of nomination to Jacob Vanlandingham in a Word document attached to an e-mail
- Nominate Due Date
- 12/1/2021
- Additional Requirements
Nominations for this award should be delivered to the award's subcommittee chair. The nomination should include a letter by a faculty member nominating an individual for the award. The supervisor of each nominated faculty should also submit a letter that states that the nominee is in good standing. Both letters should state why the faculty member deserves to receive the award.
- Previous Winners
2020-2021 - Antonia Nemec, Ph.D.
2019-2020 - Shermeeka Hogans-Mathews, M.D.
2018-2019 - Kerwyn Flowers, D.O.
2017-2018 - Robert Tomko, Ph.D.
2016-2017 - Deirdre McCarthy, Ph.D.
2014-2015 - Christie Alexander, M.D.
2011-2012 - Sanjay S. Kumar, Ph.D.
2010-2011 - Ewa A. Bienkiewicz, Ph.D.
2009-2010 - Jacob W. VanLandingham, Ph.D.
2008-2009 - Mary Gerand, Ph.D.
2007-2008 - Stephen Quintero, M.D.
2006-2007 - Karen Myers, ARNP
- Award Name
- Outstanding Senior Faculty Researcher
- Given By
- Faculty Council
- Criteria
This award is for the faculty who demonstrates a continuing program of high-quality research/research productivity as evidenced by: a. consistent external funding for research; and, b. consistent publication of research findings in the scientific literature and/or consistent presentation of these findings at scientific meetings.
- Eligibility
A full-time COM faculty member at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor
- To Nominate
Please submit a letter of nomination to Jacob Vanlandingham in a Word document attached to an e-mail
- Nominate Due Date
- 12/1/2021
- Additional Requirements
Nominations for this award should be delivered to the award's subcommittee chair. The nomination should include a letter by a faculty member nominating an individual for the award. The supervisor of each nominated faculty should also submit a letter that states that the nominee is in good standing. Both letters should state why the faculty member deserves to receive the award.
- Previous Winners
2020-2021 - Angelina Sutin, Ph.D.
2019-2020 - Zucai Suo, Ph.D.
2018-2019 - Yi Ren, Ph.D.
2017-2018 - Greg Hajcak, Ph.D.
2016-2017 - Suzanne Harrison, M.D.
2015-2016 - James M. Olcese, Ph.D.
2014-2015 - Pradeep Bhide, Ph.D.
2013-2014 - Angelina Sutin, Ph.D., Mohamed Kabbaj, Ph.D.
2012-2013 - Michael Blaber, Ph.D.
2011-2012 - Heather Flynn, Ph.D., Tim Megraw, Ph.D.
2010-2011 - Jamila I. Horabin, Ph.D., Branko Stefanovic, Ph.D.
2009-2010 - Yi Zhou, Ph.D.
2008-2009 - Mohamed Kabbaj, Ph.D.
2007-2008 - Robert Glueckauf, Ph.D.
2006-2007 - Michael Blaber, Ph.D.
- Award Name
- Outstanding Junior Faculty Researcher
- Given By
- Faculty Council
- Criteria
This award is for the faculty who demonstrates promise in developing a continuing program of high-quality research/research productivity as evidenced by: a. securing initial external funding for research; and, b. publication of preliminary research findings in the scientific literature and/or presentation of these findings at scientific meetings.
- Eligibility
A full-time COM faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor/Instructor
- To Nominate
Please submit a letter of nomination to Jacob Vanlandingham in a Word document attached to an e-mail
- Nominate Due Date
- 12/1/2021
- Additional Requirements
Nominations for this award should be delivered to the award's subcommittee chair. The nomination should include a letter by a faculty member nominating an individual for the award. The supervisor of each nominated faculty should also submit a letter that states that the nominee is in good standing. Both letters should state why the faculty member deserves to receive the award.
- Previous Winners
2020-2021 - Devon Graham, Ph.D.
2019-2020 - Julia Sheffler, Ph.D.
2018-2019 - Martina Luchetti, Ph.D.
2017-2018 - Robert Tomko, Ph.D.
2016-2017 - Anthony Speights, M.D.
2015-2016 - Jose Pinto, Ph.D.
2014-2015 - David Meckes, Ph.D.
2013-2014 - Not awarded. *Only Outstanding Faculty Investigator and Outstanding Faculty Educator awarded in 2014*
2012-2013 - Jose Pinto, Ph.D.
2011-2012 - Kimberly Driscoll, Ph.D.
2010-2011 - Sanjay S. Kumar, Ph.D.
2009-2010 - Gareth Dutton, Ph.D., Akash Gunjan, Ph.D.
2008-2009 - Choogon Lee, Ph.D.
2007-2008 - Askar Chukmaitov, M.D., Ph.D.
2006-2007 - Mary Gerend, Ph.D.
- Award Name
- Outstanding Faculty Service Award
- Given By
- Faculty Council
- Criteria
This award recognizes the faculty member who has distinguished herself/himself by significant and exemplary service to the COM educational programs and/or administrative functions. Examples of “significant and exemplary service” could include: a. coordinating LCME accreditation; b. coordinating the development of a new program (FSU Scholars Program); or, c.) significant work on a critical COM standing committee (Admissions committee work) etc.
- Eligibility
Any full-time COM faculty member of any rank
- To Nominate
Please submit a letter of nomination to Jacob Vanlandingham in a Word document attached to an e-mail
- Nominate Due Date
- 3/23/2016
- Additional Requirements
Nominations for this award should be delivered to the award's subcommittee chair. The nomination should include a letter by a faculty member nominating an individual for the award. The supervisor of each nominated faculty should also submit a letter that states that the nominee is in good standing. Both letters should state why the faculty member deserves to receive the award.
- Previous Winners
2015-2016 - Nancy L. Hayes, Ph.D.
2012-2013 - Suzanne Nagy, M.S.L.S.
2011-2012 - Daniel Van Durme, M.D.
2010-2011 - Barbara Shearer, M.S.L.S.
2009-2010 - Karen Myers, A.R.N.P
2008-2009 - Mollie Hill
2007-2008 - Alma Littles, M.D.
2006-2007 - Sarah Sherraden, R.N., M.S.N.
2005 - 2006 - Dave Steele
- Award Name
- "Guardian of the Mission" award
- Given By
- Faculty Council
- Criteria
This award recognizes a faculty member who has distinguished herself/himself by activities that further the Mission of the COM to…. “educate and develop exemplary physicians who practice patient centered health care, discover and advance knowledge and are responsive to community needs, especially through service to elder, rural, minority and underserved populations.”
- Eligibility
Any full-time COM faculty member of any rank
- To Nominate
Please submit a letter of nomination to Jacob Vanlandingham in a Word document attached to an e-mail
- Nominate Due Date
- 12/1/2021
- Additional Requirements
Nominations for this award should be delivered to the award's subcommittee chair. The nomination should include a letter by a faculty member nominating an individual for the award. The supervisor of each nominated faculty should also submit a letter that states that the nominee is in good standing. Both letters should state why the faculty member deserves to receive the award.
- Previous Winners
2020-2021 - Thesla Berne-Anderson, M.S.
2019-2020 - Debra A. Danforth, DNP, APRN, FAANP
2018-2019 - Susan LaJoie, DrPH, APRN-c
2017-2018 - Frank Walker, M.D.
2016-2017 - Christie Alexander, M.D.
2015-2016 - Javier Rosado, Ph.D.
2014-2015 - Carol Painter, Ph.D.
2013-2014 - Joedrecka Brown Speights, M.D.
2012-2013 - Kendall Campbell, M.D.
2011-2012 - Ken Brummel-Smith, M.D.
2010-2011 - Helen Livingston, Ed.D.
2009-2010 - Maggie Blackburn, M.D., Gail Bellamy, Ph.D.
2008-2009 - Suzanne Harrison, M.D.
2007-2008 - Daniel Van Durme, M.D.
2006-2007 - Patricia Blanco, M.D., Ashley Register, M.D. (TLH), Elena Reyes, Ph.D.
2005-2006 - Curt Stine
- Award Name
- Outstanding Group Staff Award
- Given By
- Faculty Council
- Criteria
This award recognizes the group of individuals from the COM staff who consistently demonstrate their commitment to the research/educational programs of the college via their outstanding support of the faculty, students, mission and/or business of the COM
- Eligibility
Any group of COM full-time staff members
- To Nominate
Please submit a letter of nomination to Jacob Vanlandingham in a Word document attached to an e-mail
- Nominate Due Date
- 3/23/2016
- Additional Requirements
Nominations for this award should be delivered to the award's subcommittee chair. The nomination should include a letter by a faculty member nominating an individual or group for the award and at least one letter of support for the nomination. Both letters (nomination and support) should detail the writer’s perspective of why the individual or group deserves to receive the award.
- Previous Winners
2011-2012 - Admissions
2010-2011 - Biomedical Sciences
2009-2010 - CLC standardized patients
2008-2009 - Security
2007-2008 - Information Technology
2006-2007 - Office of Medical Education
- Award Name
- Outstanding Individual Staff Award
- Given By
- Faculty Council
- Criteria
This award recognizes the individual from the COM staff who consistently demonstrate their commitment to the research/educational programs of the college via their outstanding support of the faculty, students, mission and/or business of the COM
- Eligibility
Any COM full-time staff member
- To Nominate
Please submit a letter of nomination to Jacob Vanlandingham in a Word document attached to an e-mail
- Nominate Due Date
- 12/1/2021
- Additional Requirements
Nominations for this award should be delivered to the award's subcommittee chair. The nomination should include a letter by a faculty member nominating an individual or group for the award and at least one letter of support for the nomination. Both letters (nomination and support) should detail the writer’s perspective of why the individual or group deserves to receive the award.
- Previous Winners
2020-2021 - Mikesha Bowden
2019-2020 - Ute Horn
2018-2019 - Mark Bauer, Glenn Sanger-Hodgson
2017-2018 - Doug Carlson
2016-2017 - TaWanda Durant
2015-2016 - Amelia A. Jones
2014-2015 - Wanda Gaines, Ann Maruszak
2013-2014 - Jacquelyn Manduley
2012-2013 - Jian Wu
2011-2012 - Hanna Ghirmav
2010-2011 - Cathy Bell
2009-2010 - Dana Urrutia
2008-2009 - John Beidler
2007-2008 - Dianne Walker
2006-2007 - Rebecca Shiveler