Nominations Open for Global Awards
The Office of Global Engagement will recognize faculty and staff who have made contributions to the university or the world in international research, scholarship, or service at the upcoming Global Engagement Exposition on April 24. NC State Global coordinates the efforts with the our advisory committees to select deserving awardees every spring semester.
The Jackson Rigney International Service Award recognizes an employee who has made significant contributions in international service to NC State or the community over the course of their career. Any full-time faculty or EHRA professional may select one individual for nomination.
The Outstanding Global Engagement Award recognizes outstanding accomplishments in globally engaged teaching, research, extension, engagement or economic development by faculty and staff. Nominations for the Outstanding Global Engagement Award must be made by a college dean or department administrator.
2018 nominations are due Thursday, Feb. 22.
Learn more about NC State Global award guidelines and view past award recipients.
Award Comparison
| Award | Jackson Rigney International Service Award | Outstanding Global Engagement Award |
| Purpose | Recognition of service to NC state or the world, over the course of the individual’s career. | Recognition of scholarship at NC State (teaching, research, extension, engagement, or economic development). |
| Eligibility | Open to faculty and EHRA professionals. Must be employed at NC State for minimum of 5 years at time of nomination. | Open to faculty and EHRA professionals. No requirement for minimum years of employment at NC State. |
| Sponsorship & Selection | University Standing Committee on International Programs | International Operations Council |
| Number of Awards Given | 1 | Up to 5 |