Pegasus Professor Award – Non-Unit

Program Overview

The Pegasus Professor award recognizes excellence in the three primary areas of academic endeavor: teaching, research and service.

Funding

Award recipients shall receive a one-time payment of $5,000 as well as a Pegasus statue.

Eligibility

• Five years at the rank of tenured professor at UCF.
  • Deans are not eligible to apply
• Have achieved excellence in teaching, research and/or creative activity.
• Record of demonstrable service; and scope of national and international impact.

Pegasus Professor Application

Nominations will be submitted through Faculty Insight.

INTENT TO NOMINATE: Submit this form by 11/6/26

Application Materials and Steps:

• Packet Build (submitted by the nominator)
  • Candidate Info Form
    • Nominator and nominee general information.
  • Letter of nomination from the applicant or from a UCF sponsor
  • Current curriculum vitae
  • Additional Letters of support
    • No more than three
    • 500-words each
    • From faculty members, staff members, alumni, or professional and community colleagues
      • Not from the chair/director or dean
• Endorsement letter by the chair, director, or unit head (if applicable)
  • 250-word statement of support
• Endorsement letter by the dean or vice president
  • 250-word statement of support

Evaluation and Awards Process

UCF Pegasus Professor awards are ultimately determined by the President or designee. All applicants will be notified of the outcome.