This award for Associate and Full Professors is named after "gus" Baird. He was known as gus with a small "g". He had many memorable sayings that his students called, "gus-isms".  Nominees should possess qualities that make them stand out just as "gus" Baird had.

• Must have taught at least two courses for a minimum of six credits during the previous calendar year, with at least one being an undergraduate course.
• An individual may receive this award not more than once every four years.
• Award Amount: $500
• Who is Eligible: Associate and Full Professors
• Who Can Nominate: Faculty, Students, Staff