The Marsha L. Landolt Distinguished Graduate Mentor Award recognizes outstanding mentoring of graduate students by faculty. The relationship between a graduate student and a faculty advisor is one that can have a profound, lifelong influence on both parties.  At its best, this mentoring relationship inspires and gives confidence to the student while providing the faculty member with a valued colleague. Nominations are open to all active members of the UW Graduate School Faculty.

The Landolt Distinguished Award honors members of the faculty who exemplify excellence in graduate education.  A single award, accompanied by $5,000 in discretionary funds that may be used to support the awardee’s scholarly activities, will be presented at the annual UW Awards of Excellence Ceremony.

Complete nomination packets are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. For more information and nomination guidelines, visit the award website.