Exceptional Faculty Awards

Established in 1997, Exceptional Faculty Awards (EFA) recognize outstanding faculty, both full- and part-time, at both SCC and SFCC. Any faculty member, including librarians and counselors, administrator, exempt staff member, classified staff member, or student can submit a nomination.

Initially funded by the Foundation with matching dollars from the Washington State Legislature, generous support from STCU added an additional $100,000 to the EFA endowment, which allowed us to grant more awards each year! Typically, ten exceptional faculty members are recognized each year with a $1,000 honorarium.

For more information, contact the Foundation at 509-434-5123.

Nominations due February 27, 2026

Grants & Awards

Exceptional Faculty Nomination Form
First name:
Last name:
Faculty Member at:
How does the nominee demonstrate concern for student's education?
Describe the nominee's efforts in going above and beyond classroom instruction. (e.g. assisting students outside the classroom with course work or counseling)
Explain the nominee's involvement in activities other than teaching, e.g. department leadership, committee participation, community involvement
Your name: (optional)
Are you an employee or student? (optional)	Employee Student
May we share your name and nomination with the nominee?	Yes No

Exceptional Faculty Awards

Nominations due February 27, 2026

Grants & Awards

Exceptional Faculty Nomination Form