The Impact in Education Awards are the highest education-related awards conferred by UNMC. The awards recognize the dedication and ingenuity of our educators. Award categories include emerging educator, innovation, leadership, mentorship, service, interprofessional education, research and sustained achievement. 

Recipients receive award funds for professional development, recognition at the annual award ceremony and their name displayed on a plaque in the Academic Affairs office. The awards are sponsored by the Office of Academic Affairs, and the selection process and ceremony are facilitated by the Interprofessional Academy of Educators.

2025-2026 Ceremony

Join Dr. Jane Meza, Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, at the tenth annual award ceremony honoring our newest UNMC Impact in Education Award winners:

• Varner Educator Laureate: Abbey Fingeret, MD, MHPTT, FACS
• Emerging Educator: Maribeth Clifton, OTD, OTR/L
• Excellence in Educational Service: Nathan Sutera, PharmD, BCPP
• Innovative Practices in Education: Cory Rohlfsen, MD
• Inspirational Mentor of Educators: Terri Mathews, PhD, APRN-NP, PMHNP-BC, PPCNP-BC
• Interprofessional Education Scholar: Alfred Fisher, MD, PhD
• Visionary Leadership in Education: Nancy Krusen, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

The awards ceremony will be held March 6 at 4 p.m. in Durham Research Center I auditorium and atrium. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served following the ceremony.

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Email the Interprofessional Academy of Educators with any questions.