The Meyerson Award

The President Emeritus and Mrs. Meyerson Award for Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching and Mentoring (the Meyerson Award) was established through a generous gift by the late UB President Emeritus Martin Meyerson and his wife, Margy Ellen, to recognize exceptional teaching and mentoring at the university. It is the highest university award given specifically for undergraduate mentoring.

All nomination materials must be submitted electronically. Please have collected all supporting documentation prior to completing the online form.

Nominations should include:

1. A substantial letter of nomination from the department chair or academic dean that clearly describes the basis for the nomination.
2. Two letters of support from other faculty who can speak first-hand to the mentoring performance of the nominee.
3. Five descriptive letters of support from former undergraduate students who have direct knowledge of the nominee's mentoring quality and impact.
4. The nominee’s CV.

Supporting letters and evaluative statements should not be mere testimonials; they should provide specific examples of the nominee’s mentoring and impact/outcomes. A personal statement from the nominee is neither needed nor encouraged.

The award recipient will be chosen by a selection committee comprised of past Meyerson Award recipients and undergraduate student representatives. Individuals selected for the award will be recognized during UB’s annual Celebration of Faculty and Staff Academic Excellence.