College and University Awards
Each year, we recognize outstanding faculty, staff and students who are making a meaningful impact in the College of Agriculture and through the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station. From academic excellence to groundbreaking research, we proudly honor individuals who embody our commitment to innovation, discovery, and advancing agriculture in Alabama and beyond.

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COA and AAES Employee Awards
  • Academy of Fellows, College of Agriculture Auburn University Award for Excellence in Faculty
  • Outreach Dean’s Award for Excellence in Extension & Outreach, College of Agriculture
  • Dean’s Award for Excellence in Instruction, College of Agriculture
  • Dean’s Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Student Mentoring, College of Agriculture
  • Dean’s Grantsmanship Award, College of Agriculture
  • Dean’s Research Award, College of Agriculture
  • Distinguished Graduate Faculty Lectureship Award, Auburn Alumni Association & Graduate School
  • Gerald & Emily Leischuck Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching
  • Outstanding AAES Administrative & Professional Employee Award, College of Agriculture/AAES
  • Outstanding COA Administrative & Professional Employee Award, College of Agriculture
  • Outstanding Publication Award, College of Agriculture
  • Outstanding Service Staff Award, College of Agriculture/AAES
  • President’s Outstanding Collaborative Units Award
  • Provost Award for Faculty Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring
  • Richard L. Guthrie Award for Achievement in International Agriculture, Auburn University Foundation
  • Spirit of AG Award, College of Agriculture/AAES
  • Team Award, College of Agriculture
More info on employee awards
  • Claude Hardee Award for Outstanding Senior, College of Agriculture
  • Club Advisor of the Year, College of Agriculture
  • Club of the Year Award, College of Agriculture
  • Comer Award Medal for Excellence, College of Agriculture
  • Dean’s Award for Academic and Professional Excellence
  • Elected Council Graduate Student, Rural Sociological Society
  • Excellence in Practical Application, Block and Bridle
  • Gamma Sigma Delta Competition Award, Tuskegee Chapter
  • Inclusive Excellence & Diversity
  • Joel Hardee Award, College of Agriculture
  • Masters Thesis Award, Auburn University Graduate School
  • Masters Thesis Research Award, Rural Sociological Society
  • Merriwether Fellowships, Auburn University Graduate School
  • Novus International Research Award
  • Outstanding Cultural Impact, International Student Organization
  • Outstanding Graduate Student Award, Auburn University Graduate School and SGA
  • Outstanding International Student, Auburn International
  • Presidents Award, College of Agriculture
  • Student Graduation Marshal
  • Student Oral Presentation, Gamma Sigma Delta
  • Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition, Auburn University Graduate School
More info on Student Awards
College Committees
Committees within the College of Agriculture serve as advisory groups to the dean and other administrators on a variety of college matters. For more information on each committee or for a list of members, view our COA Committees webpage (requires AU login).