Awards
Each year, the International Center for Academic Integrity sends out a call to its membership to nominate institutions and individuals for our different awards. In the past, recipients of ICAI's awards are recognized at the annual conference.
2027 ICAI Awards Nomination Process
Help recognize the good work of your colleagues and students in academic integrity by nominating them for an ICAI award. Below you can review the criteria for each award. Recipients will be announced at the 2027 Annual Conference in Monterrey, Mexico.
- Campus of Integrity Award
- Student of Merit Award
- Exemplar of Integrity Award
- Practitioner or Administrator of the Year
- Donald McCabe Research of the Year
- Tricia Bertram Gallant Award for Outstanding Lifetime Service
Contact Chris Bryson at bryson@uark.edu or Camilla Roberts at croberts@academicintegrity.org if you have questions about the awards.
Campus of Integrity Award
The ICAI Campus of Integrity Award recognizes one campus or institution for its outstanding ability to create a culture of integrity during the previous academic year.
All ICAI members are invited to nominate an institution they feel is deserving of the Campus of Integrity Award. Award winners must be ICAI members (individual or part of an institutional membership).
Criteria for nomination:
The Campus of Integrity award is intended for institutions that have had success with a program or initiative to create or mold a culture of integrity among the constituents of their own institution.
Nomination Requirements:
- Nomination Letter - must include a detailed description of the campus/institution, as well as how the culture of integrity has been created. If there was a specific initiative or program highlighted, we welcome pictures to help describe that program.
- 2-3 letters of support recommended
Student of Merit Award
The ICAI Student of Merit Award is given to a current student (either pre-college, undergraduate, or graduate student) who has demonstrated passion and motivation towards creating a culture of academic integrity.
All ICAI members are invited to nominate a student they feel is deserving of the Student of Merit Award.
Nomination Requirements:
- Nomination Letter - must include a detailed description of what this student has done to demonstrate passion and motivation towards creating a culture of academic integrity.
- 1-2 letters of support recommended
- No self-nominations will be accepted
Exemplar of Integrity Award
The Exemplar of Integrity Award recognizes one individual for demonstrating courage and perseverance in championing the ideals of academic integrity in the face of opposition and adversity.
All ICAI members are invited to nominate an individual they feel is deserving of the Waldvogel Exemplar of Integrity Award. Award winners must be ICAI members (individual or part of an institutional membership).
Criteria for nomination:
The Exemplar of Integrity Award is intended for an individual who has demonstrated the sixth fundamental value - courage - to champion the ideals of academic integrity in building a culture of integrity.
Nomination Requirements:
- Nomination Letter - must include a detailed description of how this individual exhibited courage towards academic integrity in the face of adversity or opposition.
- 1-2 letters of support recommended
Practitioner or Administrator of the Year
The Practitioner or Administrator of the Year Award recognizes and honors academic and practitioner members of ICAI who have provided outstanding service to their institution or to the community regarding academic integrity during the past academic year or more.
All ICAI members are invited to nominate individuals they feel are deserving of the Practitioner or Administrator of the Year Award. Award winners must be ICAI members (individual or part of an institutional membership).
Nomination Requirements:
- Nomination Letter - must include a detailed description of the nominee’s contributions to academic integrity.
- 1-2 letters of support recommended
No self-nominations will be accepted.
Donald McCabe Research of the Year
The McCabe Research of the Year Award is named for Donald McCabe, founding member of ICAI and leader in academic integrity research. This award recognizes and honors an outstanding recent research project (including but not limited to dissertation research, grant research, or other scholarly work) regarding academic integrity during the past academic year or more.
All ICAI members are invited to nominate a project they feel is deserving of the McCabe Research of the Year Award. Award winners must be ICAI members (individual or part of an institutional membership).
Nomination Requirements:
- Nomination Letter - must include a detailed description of the nominee’s contributions to academic integrity
- Completed Research manuscript in pdf format
Self-nominations will be accepted.
Tricia Bertram Gallant Award for Outstanding Lifetime Service
The Tricia Bertram Gallant Award for Outstanding Lifetime Service is named for Dr. Bertram Gallant, who has consistently gone above and beyond while working toward a culture of integrity across the globe. This award recognizes and honors academic and practitioner members of ICAI who have provided outstanding service to ICAI regarding academic integrity over their lifetimes. Award recipients represent the most influential individuals in ICAI’s efforts in academic integrity. It is the highest honor to be given by ICAI.
All ICAI members are invited to nominate individuals they feel are deserving of the Tricia Bertram Gallant Award for Outstanding Lifetime Service. Award winners must be ICAI members (individual or part of an institutional membership).
Criteria for nomination:
The Tricia Bertram Gallant Award for Outstanding Lifetime Service is intended for individuals with at least 10 years of documented accomplishments in service to ICAI and who have had a significant impact on ICAI during that time. Those with a significant impact in a shorter time period may also be considered.
The impact may be demonstrated in one or more of the following ways:
- Programs & Projects: The individual designed or implemented one or more high-impact programs or projects in support of ICAI’s mission.
- Presentations & Publications: The individual has made meaningful contributions to the body of knowledge on academic integrity through conference presentations, articles, books, etc. on behalf of ICAI.
- Collegiality & Mentorship: The individual has contributed substantial time and expertise to mentor and lead others within ICAI. The award winner has helped make service to ICAI a positive experience for all.
- Organizational Development: The individual has made an impact on the structure and/or functioning of ICAI. Examples can include governance, financial processes, policies, and contributions to the growth of ICAI membership.
- Outreach: The award recognizes efforts as an ambassador of ICAI and academic integrity to a wide audience.
Nomination Requirements:
- Nomination Letter – must include a detailed description of the nominee’s contributions to ICAI as they relate to the above criteria.
- 2-4 letters of support required
- Nominee’s CV or resume, if it is publicly available
- A history of upholding the fundamental values of academic integrity
No self-nominations will be accepted.
Questions?
Contact Chris Bryson at bryson@uark.edu or Camilla Roberts at croberts@academicintegrity.org if you have questions about the awards.
