Awards

AAUP Meaning Award

The CCC-AAUP Meaning Award, also known as the exponential power of meaning (M2) award, highlights a faculty member who inspires students while finding meaning through their profession.

Every year, the Executive Committee will accept nominations for the Meaning Award. The Executive Committee will review the nominations and select the awardee. The award will be presented during Fall Convocation. Please submit nominations by emailing the nomination form linked here and below to the CCC-AAUP office manager at office@ccc-aaup.org.

AAUP Meaning Award Nomination Form

Recipients of the CCC-AAUP Meaning Award

2026-2027 Jessica McLaughlin, Professor, Psychology
2025-2026 Matthew Phillips, Assistant Professor, History
2024-2025 Kristin Egan, Assistant Professor, Mathematics
2023-2024 Jen Krueger, Professor, Court Reporting and Captioning
2022-2023 Andrew Pegman, Professor, English

AAUP Authenticity Award

The CCC-AAUP Authenticity Award is presented to a faculty member who displays authenticity and high character when dealing with students, administration and staff.

Every year, the Executive Committee will accept nominations for the Authenticity Award. The Executive Committee will review the nominations and select the awardee. The award will be presented during Fall Convocation. Please submit nominations by emailing the nomination form linked here and below to the CCC-AAUP office manager at office@ccc-aaup.org.

AAUP Authenticity Award Nomination Form

Recipients of the CCC-AAUP Authenticity Award

2026-2027 Meagan Fowler, Associate Professor, Library
2025-2026 Kate Catanese, Professor, Psychology
2024-2025 Pat Stansberry, Assistant Professor, English
2023-2024 Jackie Dynda, Assistant Professor, Mathematics
2022-2023 Amanda Hanley, Assistant Professor, Mathematics