Celebrating excellence in instructional design, accessibility, and syllabus creation.
The application window is now open!
We’re excited to announce that the nomination window is officially open for the 2026 Simple Higher Ed Syllabus Awards. These awards recognize individuals, teams, and institutions that have made outstanding contributions to student success over the past year.
Awards will be presented in the categories below. We invite you to nominate your institution, colleagues, or yourself in the categories that best reflect your achievements.
You can also find our winners from 2025 here.
Digital Impact Award
Nadia Charania, University of Michigan
Recognizes an instructor who has reimagined the syllabus as a digitally native, 21st-century resource.
Universal Access Award
University System of Georgia, eCampus
Honors an institution that has committed to making syllabi open and accessible to all learners.
Excellence in Engagement Award
Sharon Chanley, Upper Iowa University
Celebrates an instructor who has successfully driven student engagement with their syllabus and curriculum.
Curriculum Creator Leadership Award
Sheila M. Farrell, Dixie Technical College
Recognizes an instructional designer, faculty member, or team contributor who has led the design and creation of a significant volume of syllabi, course templates, and academic resources.
