The following distinguished Geography faculty have been awarded
the excellence in Teaching Award since 2008
| Year | Recipient | Institution |
| 2008 | Margaret “Peggy” Gripshover | University of Tennessee |
| 2009 | Douglas W. Gamble | University of North Carolina, Wilmington |
| 2010 | Jennifer Collins | University of South Florida |
| 2011 | Eric Fournier | Samford University |
| 2012 | Sharon C. Cobb | University of North Florida |