
The Dr. Duane Orr Teacher of the Year Award recognizes MSU instructors that excel in helping students learn through their exceptional teaching ability and outstanding service to Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Josh Lego accepting his award April 2006
| 2008 | Joe Kunkel | Political Science/Law Enforcement |
| 2007 | Cecil Keen | Geography's Chief of WALTER (Weather Analysis Laboratory for Teaching & Educational Resources) |
| 2006 | Josh Lego | Political Science & Law Enforcement (Nomination Letters) |
| 2005 | Dr. Gerard Aloisio | Music Department (Nomination Letter) |
| 2004 | Dr. William C. Brown | Management |
| 2003 | Dr. James Pierce | Physics and Astronomy |
| 2002 | Dr. Michael Scullin | Anthropology |
| 2001 | Tom Hagen | English |
| 1999-00 | Dr. Ann Quade | Computer and Information Sciences |
| 1998-99 | Fred Fritz | Education |
| 1997-98 | Dr. Edward Borchardt | Physics and Astronomy |
| 1996-97 | Dr. Jacqueline Vieceli | Political Science/Law Enforcement |
| 1995-96 | Dr. Scott Shrewsbury | Political Science/Law Enforcement |
| 1995-96 | Dean Bowyer | Physical Education/Athletics |
| 1995-96 | Leo Ruggle | Accounting |
| 1995-96 | Dr. Linda Ducket | Music |
| 1995-96 | Dr. Ron Bailey | Ethnic Studies |
| 1995-96 | Dr. Willian Wagner | Sociology and Corrections |
Please send a one page tesimonial nomination letter to:
Minnesota State Student Association
280 Centennial Student Union
Mankato, MN 56001