Sydney L. Berger and the family of Sadelle K. Berger of Evansville, Indiana established the Sadelle Berger Annual Faculty Awards to honor her memory in 1984. Sadelle was a graduate of the University of Evansville and stood tall among her fellow human beings, whose life was dedicated, among many worthwhile causes, to serving the Evansville community and her fellow human beings everywhere.

Upon his death in 1988, Sydney Berger’s name was added to the award by his family. Both Sydney and Sadelle actively supported the University of Evansville and the Evansville community. They were respected for their strong commitment to Human Rights.

The purpose of the annual award is to give public recognition to two members of the University of Evansville faculty each year, one for an outstanding or scholarly work, and one for having rendered outstanding service to the University of Evansville community, or to the Evansville community.

Any faculty member may nominate any of their fellow faculty members. A faculty committee reviews the nominations and selects the award winners.

Past Recipients