What We're Working On

The Awards and Recognition work of the Steering Committee involves the curating, promoting, and (when appropriate) nominating UMB faculty for school, institution, system, and regional/national awards. This work includes determining criteria and processes for the annual presentation of the LEAPS Scholar Awards.

LEAPS Scholar Awards

The LEAPS Scholar Awards are designed to recognize exceptional teaching, mentoring, and educational scholarship activities of UMB faculty members, preceptors, and mentors.

  • LEAPS Best Educational Poster Award
  • LEAPS Innovation Award
  • LEAPS Rising Scholar Award
  • LEAPS Equity Scholar Award
  • LEAPS Outstanding Publication Award

Submissions open November 8th!

February 1, 2026: Deadline for submissions

February 2026: Awardees are notified

March 2026: Awards Presentation at LEAPS Symposium

  1. Review the nomination guidelines - 2026 LEAPS Scholar Awards Nomination Guidelines
  2. Prepare the requested supporting documentation.
  3. Email your nomination materials to leaps@umaryland.edu.
  4. Self-nominations are welcome for all awards.

2026 LEAPS Scholar Awards Nomination Guidelines

2026 LEAPS Scholar Awards Nomination Guidelines

Many thanks to the dedicated team members of the inaugural Awards and Recognition subcommittee!

  • Chad Johnson, PhD, School of Pharmacy (Chair)
  • Jana Goodwin, PhD, RN, CNE, School of Nursing
  • Linda Horn, PT, DScPT, MHS, School of Medicine
  • Rick Matteson, PhD, School of Medicine
  • Jenny Owens, ScD, MS, Graduate School
  • Temeka Bailey, MSW, School of Social Work
  • Charmaine Rochester, PharmD, CDE, BCACP, School of Pharmacy
  • Patrick Wintrode, PhD, School of Pharmacy

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