Professor Eduardo Sáez and his department both got ceremonial salutes at the Accolades awards April 22.

Accolades is an annual event sponsored by the Center for Student Involvement & Leadership at the University of Arizona to recognize outstanding leadership by students, organizations, departments and programs.

Sáez received the Outstanding Faculty award for his commitment to the students he advises while teaching and inspiring them to succeed.

Sáez is a member of the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, which itself received the Department of the Year award for excellence in serving its students, staff and faculty by providing a place of support; encouraging diversity, creativity and involvement on campus; and promoting excellence in education.