James Madison University prides itself on the accomplishments and commitment of its faculty. Each year, in recognition of superlative achievement, the university presents the Distinguished Teacher Award to one faculty member in each college. The award was established to honor faculty members annually for exemplary teaching. Each college has a set of criteria used in the selection process. The James Madison University community strives to encourage excellence in the classroom and continues to make teaching a priority. Following are the recipients of this prestigious award including a short biography of accomplishments for these distinguished teachers.