The CBE Dean's Award for Excellence was approved by the CBE faculty in 2011 to identify students or small groups of students who deserve recognition due to meritorious activities such as
Noteworthy performance on a class project or paper (above and beyond expectations)
Noteworthy service to the college or university community
Noteworthy service in the external community
Or other reasons such as overcoming serious impediments, being a good role model or contributing to an ethical environment.