Annual Awards Ceremony

Each year, the GPILS/OPS Awards Ceremony publicly recognizes the outstanding achievements of our students, faculty, and postdoctoral fellows. These awards not only acknowledge our community’s scientific performance, but also the strong devotion to service, mentorship, and teaching that we see on campus every day.

This event is generously funded by the Graduate School, Dental School, and School of Medicine.

This year's nomination deadline is Friday, August 11.

2023 Awards Descriptions and Nomination Requirements

Awards Presented

• MS Scholar Award
• PhD Thesis Project Award
• PhD Scholar Award
• Postdoctoral Fellow Excellence in Research Award
• Postdoctoral Fellow Excellence in Service Award
• Postdoctoral Fellow Excellence in Mentorship Award
• Faculty Excellence in Postdoctoral Mentorship Award
• Teacher of the Year Award
• The Elaine Miye Otani Memorial Award
• Alumnus Award
• The Dr. Mark Shirtliff PhD Student Mentor Award
• Dedicated Service Award
• Achievement in Graduate Education