IDEA recognizes community members who enrich the alliance and leave a lasting impact. Award recipients are announced at the IDEA annual meeting.
Faculty Excellence Award
Established in 2011, the Faculty Excellence Award recognizes a significant contribution of faculty in an IDEA academic program. Award winners devote time, energy, and resources to enhancing the alliance's academic community. Faculty Excellence Award recipients develop creative courses and mentoring programs or make a significant impact on teaching in an IDEA program.
View a list of past Faculty Excellence award recipients.
2025 Recipients
- Yuya Kiuchi, Youth Development, Michigan State University
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Kari Morgan, Family & Community Services, Kansas State University
Staff Excellence Award
Established in 2024, the Staff Excellence Award exists to spotlight the talents, dedication, and professionalism that IDEA staff bring to their work and to celebrate the rich diversity of contributions that are foundational to our excellence as an alliance. View a list of past Staff Excellence award recipients.
2025 Recipient
Janice Clawson, Campus Coordinator, University of Missouri
Friend of IDEA
Established in 2006, the Friend of the IDEA honors individuals who make a significant contribution to the alliance. Friend award winners strengthen the structure, improve operations, develop new processes, and increase the visibility of the alliance. Friends of IDEA demonstrate exceptional leadership and play a pivotal role in the alliance. View a list of past award recipients.
2025 Recipient:
Lona Robertson, University of Arkansas
Nominate a Great Idea!
The Great IDEA Awards, created in April 2010, recognize best practices and innovative contributions by faculty, staff, and administrators who work with IDEA. The Great IDEA Awards recognize people who positively impact IDEA programs and students.
NOMINATE A Person OR A PROGRAM FOR THEIR GREAT IDEA!
Award winners will be recognized at the IDEA annual conference.
