Exemplary Teacher Award
Exemplary Teacher of the Year Award
The Exemplary Teacher of the Year Award, presented annually at Commencement, is a faculty honor supported by the United Methodist Church's General Board of Higher Education and Ministry.
The recognition also comes with a monetary award of $10,000.
The selection criteria for the award include:
- Demonstration of exceptional teaching
- Recognized concern for students and colleagues, and sensitivity to the mission of the church-related university
- A record of significant contributions to the scholarly life of the university
- Commitment to high standards of professional and personal life
In support of Emory's belief that "the intellectual and social energy that results from diversity is a primary asset of the university," special consideration should be given to nominees that reflect this commitment to inclusiveness.
- The dean of each school nominates one (1) faculty member for consideration.
- A dossier is sent to the Provost’s attention and should include: the faculty member's employee ID number, their CV, and a comprehensive letter of justification from the dean. The dean's letter should describe the faculty member's record of achievement, their impact, and supporting reasons for their selection.
- All nomination materials should be sent to Tiffany Worboy at tworboy@emory.edu by Friday, January 29, 2027.
- The President and Provost choose the recipient.
List of Recipients
| Name | School | Expertise | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Bonfiglio | Candler School of Theology | Old Testament | 2026 |
| Amita Mantatunga | Rollins School of Public Health | Biostatistics and Bioinformatics | 2025 |
| Margaret (Molly) McGehee | Oxford College | Southern American Studies; Southern Literature | 2024 |
| Ira Schwartz | School of Medicine | Family and Preventive Medicine | 2023 |
| Jennifer R. Ayres | Candler School of Theology | Religious Education | 2022 |
| Jada Bussey-Jones | School of Medicine | Internal Medicine | 2021 |
| Deborah Lipstadt | Emory College | History | 2020 |
| Mary Jo Lechowicz | School of Medicine | Hematology and Medical Oncology | 2019 |
| Michelle Lampl | Emory College | Anthropology | 2018 |
| Carol Anderson | Emory College | African American Studies | 2017 |
| Nancy J. Thompson | Rollins School of Public Health | Behavioral Sciences and Health Education | 2016 |
| Thomas G. Long | Candler School of Theology | Preaching | 2015 |
| Abdullahi An-Na'im | School of Law | Law | 2014 |
| Leslie Harris | Emory College | History | 2013 |
| Sarah B. Freeman | Woodruff School of Nursing | Nursing | 2012 |
| David Lynn | Emory College | Chemistry | 2011 |
| E. Brooks Holifield | Candler School of Theology | American Church History | 2010 |
| Martha Fineman | School of Law | Law | 2009 |
| Richard Freer | School of Law | Law | 2008 |
| Peter J. Brown | Emory College | Anthropology | 2007 |
| Frances Smith Foster | Emory College | English and Women's Studies | 2006 |
| James Fowler | Candler School of Theology | Theology | 2005 |
| Laura Porter Kimble | Woodruff School of Nursing | Nursing | 2004 |
| Lucas Carpenter | Oxford College | English | 2003 |
| Al L. Hartgraves | Goizueta Business School | Accounting | 2002 |
| Arthur Kellermann | School of Medicine | Emergency Medicine | 2001 |
| Walter Reed | Emory College | English | 2000 |
| Don E. Saliers | Candler School of Theology | Theology | 1999 |
| George H. Jones | Emory College | Biology | 1998 |
| Elaine Walker | Emory College | Psychology | 1997 |
| Merle Black | Emory College | Political Science | 1996 |
| Harvey E. Klehr | Emory College | Political Science | 1995 |
| John Witte | School of Law | Law | 1994 |
| Richard M. Levinson | Rollins School of Public Health | Behavioral Sciences and Health Education | 1993 |
| Harold J. Berman | School of Law | Law | 1992 |
| Ulric Neisser | Emory College | Psychology | 1991 |
| John H. Stone | School of Medicine | Cardiology | 1990 |
| Frank A. Manley | Emory College | Creative Writing | 1989 |
| Albert Padwa | Emory College | Chemistry | 1988 |
| Carlos V. Rojas | Emory College | Spanish Literature | 1987 |
| Thomas R. Flynn | Emory College | Philosophy | 1986 |
| Dan T. Carter | Emory College | History | 1985 |
| Floyd C. Watkins | Emory College | English | 1984 |
| William B. Dillingham | Emory College | English | 1983 |
| Arthur R. Evans | Emory College | Romance Languages | 1982 |
| William A. Beardslee | Candler School of Theology | Religion | 1981 |