University Leadership Award

University College Cork (UCC) holds annual Staff Recognition Awards, including a specific Leadership Award, recognising staff who demonstrate exemplary vision, collaboration, and innovation. The awards celebrate excellence in diverse staff across various categories, acknowledging dedication to UCC's mission through leadership, enhancing student experience, and fostering community, with nominations open to all staff.

In 2016, Dr Niall Dunphy was granted an award for his research leadership in the words of the awarding jury, for his "outstanding leadership in developing a multi-disciplinary culture where diverse intellectual and cultural contributions are respected and celebrated".