Board of Trustees Awards
The Board of Trustees Awards for Excellence acknowledge and provide systemwide recognition for consistently superior commitment to student learning and to encourage the ongoing pursuit of excellence at the colleges and universities of Minnesota State.
2026 Board of Trustees Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 Board of Trustees Awards for Excellence. This year's Board of Trustees Awards will be honored at an in-person luncheon on April 22, 2026.
Look for more details this spring as we continue to celebrate these exemplary teaching and service faculty.
2026 Service Faculty of the Year
Jean Clarke
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Director of Learning Communities
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2026 Educator of the Year
Jason Cussler
Minneapolis College
Business Management
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2026 Educator of the Year
Anita Gaul
Minnesota West Community & Technical College
History
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2026 Educator of the Year
Cheng Thao
Metro State University
Computer Science and Cybersecurity
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Contact
Catherine Ford
651-583-5901
BOTawards@MinnState.edu
The nomination guidelines are available March 1 and due November 1 each year.
Visit the BOT Awards page in ASA Connect for FAQs, resources, guidelines, and rubrics for nominees. Sign in with StarID@MinnState.edu.