Each year the University, the Cockrell School of Engineering, and the CAEE department, recognize non-teaching employees who have made outstanding contributions to the university, school, and department. The following staff have been selected for excellence awards for 2011:

The University of Texas at Austin Outstanding Staff Award honors and recognizes the invaluable contributions of thirty outstanding staff members who have had a significant impact on the university. Three CAEE staff will receive an award at the university-wide ceremony on May 13, 2011.
Service awards are presented to university staff in recognition of length of service. Staff receive their first service award for ten (10) years of eligible service. Thereafter, service awards are presented in five-year intervals as eligible service accrues.

Inaugurated in 2010, the CAEE award is presented to staff members who have distinguished themselves and who have contributed significantly to the CAEE Department's teaching, advising, mentoring, and/or research efforts. Two awards will be presented at the annual CAEE spring banquet on April 21, 2011 to: