H.O.P.E. Teaching Award

Award Information

The H.O.P.E. (Honor for the Outstanding Progressive Educator) Award was established by the KU class of 1959 to recognize outstanding dedication to student success and achievement through excellence in teaching strategies. The H.O.P.E. Award is the only KU award for teaching excellence bestowed exclusively by students. Five finalists will be recognized during a KU football game during the Fall semester, with the winner of the H.O.P.E. Award receives a plaque and a $1,000 stipend to commemorate their achievement.

The award process is facilitated by the Student Alumni Network a part of the KU Alumni Association.

Nomination & Application Process:

The Student Alumni Network will collect nominations from current graduating class at the University of Kansas during the Fall semester. Faculty members or instructors can be nominated from any of the KU campuses. Once nominated, the nominee will receive communication to complete an online application to be considered for the H.O.P.E. Award. Nominees with an incomplete application will not be considered.

Materials required for the H.O.P.E. Award application are:

1. A PDF copy of a CV or Resume
2. A 500-word personal statement answering the following prompt
   
   1. The H.O.P.E. Award honors an outstanding faculty member who demonstrates exceptional teaching strategies, dedication to student success and achievement, and represents the Jayhawk Values of Unity, Innovation, Inclusion, and Engagement. Please describe how you best embody the H.O.P.E. Award.

2024 H.O.P.E Award Recipient: Betsy Barnhart