Each year, the Faculty Senate honors a faculty member for outstanding service within governance. Award winners have been:
- 2015 – Cynthia Curtis
- 2014 – John Landreau
- 2013 – Susan Bakewell-Sachs
- 2012 – Mort Winston
- 2011 – Deborah Compte
- 2010 – Michael Robertson
- 2009 – Beth Paul
- 2008 – John Karsnitz
- 2007 – President Gitenstein
- 2006 – Dan Crofts & Chuck Hill