Nominated by students, award recipients are selected by the Illinois Student Government. As stated by ISG, “The Illinois Student Government's Teaching Excellence Awards are an opportunity for students to recognize and thank excellent instructors at the University of Illinois for their hard work and commitment to the University's mission. Without the support and dedication from our Professors and TAs, our University's success would not be possible.”

Prof. Hualde will be honored at this year's Provost’s Celebration of Teaching Excellence ceremony on April 6. He will also be recognized in a Celebration of Teaching Excellence flipbook.