Consider these questions and align answers to the criteria of the award.

• What specifically did the nominee do to earn a nomination?
• How well did the nominee perform the task(s) specified in the criteria?
• How has the nominee’s work impacted the institution?

Tips for Writing the Narrative

• Write in specific terms, but be as brief as possible.
• Read all of the narrative questions before you begin writing so that you get a feel for the type of information to include in your narrative.
• Narrative should be detailed but no more than the required length.
• Follow the nomination process specified in the award.

Additional resources

Teaching Statements – Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching

Advice for Letter Writers – North Carolina State

How to Write a Compelling Nomination – University of North Carolina Wilmington

Writing a Strong Nomination – Brown University Teaching Excellence Awards