The Alfred University Libraries invite faculty and staff to nominate current students for the AU Libraries Outstanding Researcher Award.

Student award winners receive $150, a certificate, and recognition for their outstanding efforts at Honors Convocation. Descriptions of each award and links to nomination forms are below.

Nominations will be accepted through Monday, March 6th, 2026. 

AU Libraries Outstanding Researcher Award 

This award recognizes student researchers at the undergraduate or graduate level who have demonstrated excellence, innovation, and an understanding of information literacy and the research process through an original course-related research project, in any format or medium, including creative work, that utilizes AU Libraries collections, resources, and services.  

AULibraries Outstanding Researcher Award 2026 – Nomination form

Questions about eligibility or criteria may be sent to: libraries@alfred.edu. 

The Alfred University Libraries invite nominations from AU faculty and staff for the AU Libraries Community Impact Award to recognize an outstanding undergraduate or graduate student who makes a positive impact on the Alfred community. Award winners receive $150, a certificate, and recognition for their outstanding efforts at Honors Convocation.

Nominations from AU faculty and staff will be accepted through Monday, March 6th, 2026.

AU Libraries Community Impact Award  

This award acknowledges and celebrates undergraduate or graduate students who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in promoting the Libraries’ values on campus and in the community, with clear, positive impacts resulting from their efforts.

Some of AU Libraries’ core values are a commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression, support for intellectual and cultural diversity, the free and open pursuit of knowledge, and a passion for sustainability. As part of an ongoing dedication to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, the Alfred University Libraries seek to empower students to explore diversity issues, expand scholarly conversations beyond the historically dominant voices and perspectives, and inspire others to advance social justice.   

AULibraries Community Impact Award 2026 – Nomination form

Questions about eligibility or criteria may be sent to: libraries@alfred.edu.