Each year, the Chancellor recognizes students, staff, faculty, and community partnerships that embody UC Berkeley’s proud tradition of public service and commitment to improving our local and global community. Faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students, student organizations, and campus-community partnerships are all eligible. Award categories include: civic engagement, community-engaged teaching, research in the public interest, and campus-community partnership.
2022-2023 award recipients
Read 2022-2023 Award Recipients’ profiles here!
| Award Category | Recipients | Major / Department |
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| Mather Good Citizen Award | Kevin McCarthy | Legal Studies |
| Undergraduate Student – Civic Engagement | Sai Chelluri | Molecular and Cell Biology |
| Graduate Student – Civic Engagement | Steven Hensley | Berkeley Law School, J.D. Candidate |
| Student Group – Civic Engagement | UC Berkeley Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) | n/a |
| Staff – Civic Engagement | Elizabeth Bowler | College of Environment Design |
| Faculty – Research in the Public Interest | David Broockman | Political Science |
| Faculty – Research in the Public Interest | Erin Kerrison | Social Welfare |
| Faculty – Community Engaged Teaching | Thomas Azwell | School of Engineering/SCET |
| Campus-Community Partnership |
San Francisco Unified School District and UC Berkeley Research Practice Partnership – i4Y (Innovations for Youth) |
Berkeley Public Health, School of Social Welfare, Berkeley School of Education |
| Robert J. and Mary Catherine Birgeneau Recognition Award for Service to Undocumented Students | Maria Montoya | Undeclared |
| Robert J. and Mary Catherine Birgeneau Recognition Award for Service to Underrepresented Students | Karen Serrano | Plant and Microbial Biology |
Important Dates for 2023-2024 Awards
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Nomination for Chancellor’s Awards |
Coming soon! |
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Nomination for Robert J. and Mary Catherine Birgeneau Recognition Awards |
Coming soon! |
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2023-2024 Chancellor’s Awards Ceremony |
TBD |
Award Descriptions
Chancellor’s Awards for Civic Engagement
These four public service awards honor the work of an undergraduate student, a graduate student, a student group, and a staff member for their contributions to the community. Award information and criteria for nomination.
Mather Good Citizen Award
Selected from the nominees for the Chancellor’s Awards for Civic Engagement, this award recognizes a graduating senior for their service and awards $1,500 to the recipient. Award information and criteria for nomination.
Chancellor’s Award for Community-Engaged Teaching
This award honors leadership by faculty in developing or teaching community-engaged courses or in engaging students in community-based research. Award information and criteria for nomination.
Chancellor’s Award for Research in the Public Interest
This award honors research by faculty that addresses critical needs and issues affecting local, state, national, or global communities. Award information and criteria for nomination.
Chancellor’s Award for Campus-Community Partnership
This award honors campus-community partnerships and University-sponsored programs that improve the quality of life in our community. Award information and criteria for nomination.
Robert J. and Mary Catherine Birgeneau Recognition Award for Service to Undocumented Students
This award honors an undergraduate or graduate undocumented student, or student ally, who has performed exemplary service pertaining to undocumented communities. Recipients are awarded $1,000 in recognition of their work. Award information and criteria for nomination.
Robert J. and Mary Catherine Birgeneau Recognition Award for Service to Underrepresented Students
This award honors an undergraduate or graduate underrepresented student, or student ally, who has performed exemplary service pertaining to underrepresented communities. Recipients are awarded $1,000 in recognition of their work. Award information and criteria for nomination.
Chancellor’s Award Committee
serviceawards@berkeley.edu
Robert J. and Mary Catherine Birgeneau with 2022-2023 Birgeneau award recipients