The School of Allied Health (SOAH) acknowledges the extraordinary efforts of their
faculty, students, and staff annually. Recipients are formally recognized at an event
in Spring of 2024.
Outstanding Faculty Award (docx)
This award recognizes, encourages, and rewards superior teachers – individuals whose
command of their respective disciplines, teaching methodologies, communications skills,
concern for student performance, and commitment to the learning process exemplify
the teacher/mentor model. Nominations may be made by any fellow faculty, administrators,
staff, students, or alumni. Self-nominations also accepted. Winners receive an acrylic
award plaque, a featured article on the ULM website, the local newspaper, and a monetary
award for $1,000.
Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award (docx)
This award recognizes an outstanding undergraduate student in the SOAH who has displayed
excellent character, noteworthy academic accomplishments, and distinctive leadership/service
while at ULM. Nominations may be made by any faculty, program director, school director,
administrator at ULM. Winners receive a wooden engraved plaque, a featured article
on the ULM website and the local newspaper.
Outstanding Graduate Student Award (docx)
This award recognizes an outstanding graduate student in the SOAH who has made exemplary
contributions regarding academics, teaching and/or research. The student demonstrates
noteworthy academic accomplishments, excellent character in interactions, excellent
university and/or service involvement, and noteworthy professional activities. Nominations
may be made by any faculty, program director, school director, or administrator. Winners
receive a wooden engraved plaque, a featured article on the ULM website and the local
newspaper.
Outstanding Alumni Award (docx)
This award recognizes an outstanding alumnus demonstrating exceptional academic or
non-academic achievements since graduation from the School of Allied Health. Nominees
should have achieved prominence in their academic or professional careers. Nominations
may be made by any faculty, student, program director, school director, or administrator
at ULM. Winners receive an acrylic award plaque, a featured article on the ULM website,
and the local newspaper.
New Shining STAR Award (docx)
This award is to recognize clerical and staff who demonstrate outstanding customer
service, initiative, dependability, teamwork, and a positive attitude in the SOAH
and the College of Health Sciences. Winner will receive a STAR award trophy, a $1000
check, and a featured article on the College of Health Science website.
2023-2024 Timeline for Awards
| Call for Nominations |
September 15, 2023 through January 26, 2024 |
| Supporting Material* |
Feb 9, 2024 |
| Committee Assessment of Nominees |
Feb. 23-28, 2024 |
| Submit Winners to Dean |
March 1, 2024 |
| Presentation of Awards |
April 16, 2024 |
*The SOAH Committee will request and collect all supporting materials from the nominees
once the online nomination form is completed.
Nomination Form
Nominee Document Submissions
2023- 2024 SOAH Award Committee Members
Kimberly Whorton (Dental Hygiene, Committee Chair), Jessica Dolecheck (Health Studies,
ex-officio), Lacy Davis (Rad Tech), Ondrell Moore (Physical Therapy), Donna Thomas
(Speech Language Pathology)
Health Sciences