PVCC has multiple opportunities for staff and faculty to be recognized in our campus and nationally. Please consider nominating a collegue for one of these awards, and if you have questions/need assistance: please email ctlee@paradisevalley.edu
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League for Innovation in the Community College
Fall 2026
League Excellence Awards
Description: The League for Innovation has been dedicated to informing, inspiring, and celebrating innovation in learning, teaching, staff development, and student success for over 55 years. Since 2012, we have presented Excellence Awards to outstanding faculty, staff, and leaders in the community college field who have made a significant difference in the lives of students and in the communities their colleges serve.
National Institue for Staff and Organizational Development
Fall 2026
NISOD
Description: The NISOD Excellence Awards provide member colleges with the opportunity to honor the remarkable contributions of faculty, staff, and administrators who shape the futures of community and technical college students. Recognizing these individuals not only validates their hard work but also strengthens a culture of excellence that benefits entire institutions and the students they serve. By highlighting outstanding educators and leaders, the Excellence Awards encourage professional growth, inspire colleagues, and elevate teaching and learning practices. These awards affirm the vital role that dedicated educators play in enhancing student success and advancing the mission of higher education!
American Association of Community Colleges
Spring 2027
AACC
Description: The American Association of Community Colleges’ Faculty Distinction recognition, named in honor of former AACC President and CEO Dale P. Parnell, has been established to recognize individuals making a difference in the classroom. The highest-scoring faculty member will receive the PVCC Distinguished Teaching and Learning Award and will be recommended for the American Association of Community Colleges’ Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty Award. If a clear 'winner' is not determined by the ranking system, all available committee members in this selection process will be asked to join a Google Meet to reach a group consensus on a winner.
PVCC Specific Award
Spring 2027
Mary Lou Mosley Employee Excellence
Description: The Dr. Mary Lou Mosley Employee Excellence Award honors full-time Residential Faculty and full-time Classified Staff at Paradise Valley Community College who demonstrate excellence and/or distinguished accomplishment or service in one or more of the following areas through their activities and role at PVCC: teaching, assessment of students, student engagement and/or leadership in positive social change. Candidate(s) must be full-time Residential Faculty or full-time Classified Staff at PVCC who have completed at least one year of employment at PVCC, and who will be full-time during the next academic year.