University Human Resources

Excellence Awards

The Excellence Awards is a competitive program dedicated to honoring a small group of individuals and teams who go above and beyond in their service to Brown University and the local community. Each year, we recognize exceptional contributions across eight distinct categories that reflect our core values and mission.

The nomination form for the 2026 Excellence Awards is open from September 21 to October 23, 2026. 

Submit Your Nomination!

How Winners are Chosen

Team Excellence Award winnersRecognition begins with our community. Managers and colleagues submit nominations for individuals who consistently demonstrate excellence in their day-to-day work.

A Selection Committee, comprised of staff members from across the University, then carefully reviews each submission to detemine the year’s award recipients.

Award winners are typically announced in January. The nomination period is now closed.

Award Categories