American Association of University Women Community Action Award
2011: Laurie Witucki

American Chemical Society, Western Michigan Section, Special Award
1994: David O. Tanis

American Chemical Society, VIP Award
1994: David O. Tanis

AP Innovation Award
2018: MaryJo Smith

C&EN Molecule of the Year Award
2016: Shannon Biros

CLAS Administrative and Professional Outstanding Team Project Award
2015: Robert Smart and Michelle DeWitt

CLAS Administrative and Professional Service to the Community Award
2017: Karen Matchett 2016: Jim Krikke 2013: Michelle DeWitt

CLAS Annual Service Award
2023: Richard Lord  2022: Christopher Lawrence 2020: Randy Winchester  2019: Shannon Biros  2016: Felix Ngassa 2015: Sherril Soman, Julie Henderleiter, Stephanie Schaertel 

CLAS Lifetime Faculty Service Award
2022: Rachel Powers 2021: Brad Wallar  2018: Todd Carlson 2016: Laurie Witucki 2015: Stephen Matchett 2012: Harvey Nikkel 2009: John Bender

CLAS Outstanding Professional Support Staff Service Award

2026:  Jennifer Glaab

CLAS Teaching Excellence Award for Affiliate Faculty
2019: Sarah Clark

College Science Teacher of the Year, Michigan Science Teacher's Association
1999: David O. Tanis

CSCE Distinguished Contribution in a Discipline Award
2024:  Rachel Powers 2014: Deborah Herrington 2010: George McBane 1999: Ed Baum

CSCE Distinguished Early Career Scholar Award
 2022: Laura Hawk 2017: Paul Cook 2015: Richard Lord 2014: Shannon Biros 2011: Rachel Powers 2009: Christopher Lawrence

CSCE Distinguished Graduate Mentoring Award
2011: Deborah Herrington

CSCE Distinguished Undergraduate Mentoring Award
2026: Andrew Lantz 2023: Richard Lord 2021: Randy Winchester 2019: Paul Cook 2016: Shannon Biros 2015: Brad Wallar 2014: Rachel Powers 2013: Dave Leonard 2012: Felix Ngassa

Dreyfus Master Teacher
1982: David O. Tanis

Effective Teaching Award, GVSU
1993: David O. Tanis

Exceptional Teaching Award, GVSU Science and Math Division
1993-94: Stephan A. Matchett

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award
2019: Rachel Powers 2013: John Bender

Glenn A. Niemeyer Award
2026: David Leonard  2021: Felix Ngassa  2014: Deborah Herrington 2008: Robert Smart 2001: David Tanis

GVSU Michigan Science Olympiad Regional Tournament Award
2011: Nathan Barrows 2011: Andrew Lantz 2008: Felix Ngassa 2006: Deborah Herrington

GVSU Women's Commission Unsung Hero Award
2018: Sarah Clark

Haas-Stiner Undergraduate Mentoring Award

2025: Laura Hawk

MacCracken Memorial and a Cross Memorial Award for Teaching
1996: Julie Henderleiter-Aldrich

Michigan College Science Professor of the Year Finalist, Michigan Science Teacher's Association
2008: Deborah Herrington

Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year
2024: Brad Wallar 2018: Deborah Herrington

Outstanding Educator Award (Alumni Association)
2015: Brad Wallar 2011: Felix Ngassa

Outstanding Professor Recognition Award (GVSU Student Senate)
2000: Robert Smart

Outstanding Teacher Award
2023: Matthew Hart 2016: Thomas Pentecost 2010: Brad Wallar 2004: Laurie Witucki 2001: Robert Smart 2000: David O. Tanis 1997: Stephen A. Matchett 1995: Gary D. Richmond 1987: Harvey J. Nikkel

Panhellenic Association Excellence in Teaching Award
2008: Felix Ngassa

Pew Excellence Award For Teaching and Learning Enrichment

2024: Sarah Clark

Pew Teaching Excellence Award  2026: Scott Thorgaard  2024: Christopher Lawrence  2023: Paul Cook  2021: Laura Hawk 2020: David Leonard 2018: Dalila Kovacs 2017: Andrew Lantz 2016: Jessica VandenPlas 2015: Tom Pentecost 2013: Shannon Biros 2012: Nathan Barrows 2008: Ellen Yezierski 2006: Brad Wallar 2005: Stephen Matchett 2001: Robert Smart 2000: Stephanie Schaertel

Pew Teaching Excellence Award for Part-Time Faculty
2020: Elizabeth West

Pew Teaching with Technology Award
2018: Andrew Korich 2010: Nathan Barrows 2008: Deborah Herrington 2005: Mary E. Karpen

Professor of the Year (Educational Support Program)
2012: Laurie Witucki 2009: Brad Wallar 2007: Felix Ngassa

Professor of the Year (TRiO Student Support Services)
2015: Steve Matchett

State of Michigan, Governor's ACE Award
2005: Robert Smart

Student Award for Faculty Excellence
2020: Tom Pentecost

Technology Quest Honor Roll "Can Doers" Award, Michigan Technology Council
1991: David O. Tanis

Top 25 STEM Professors in Michigan 
2013: Deborah Herrington

Top 25 Women Professors in Michigan
2013: Laurie Witucki

Women's Impact Award
2009: Laurie Witucki

Women's Commission Maxine Swanson Award
2019: Mary Karpen  2016: Stephanie Schaertel