Nomination Packet Requirements

The Laurels are awarded to faculty receiving nationally prominent awards at the equivalency of a National Academies placement or the very top award in their respective fields. The award is not necessarily given each year, and there is no minimum or maximum number of recipients.

Eligibility

All faculty at any LSU campus across the state, except Boyd Professors, are eligible.

Nominators and Reviewers

Nominations may be made by deans or directors of any college or unit on any of the LSU campuses. Nominations may also be made by Boyd Professors, who must then recuse themselves from the process. Nominations should be submitted by July 1. Selection of Laurels will be made by August 1.

Nomination Submission

An applicant package includes:

  • Nominee Information
    • Name and title
    • Campus and department or other unit
    • Nominator's name
  • Nominee's Award
    • Name of the award
    • Award-giving institution or organization
    • Date of the award
    • Internet link to a description of the award
  • Award Details
    • A description of the national and/or international significance of this award
    • The number of award-winners per year (150 words or fewer)
  • Award Significance
    • A description of the significance of this award to the relevant field (200 words or fewer)

Complete Nomination Form