Established in 2013, the President's Community-Engaged Scholar Award is the University's highest recognition for exemplary scholarship incorporating University knowledge and resources with those of the public and private sectors to enrich scholarship, strengthen democratic values and civic responsibility, address critical societal issues, and contribute to the public good. More information is available at the Office for Public Engagement site.
| Name | Department | Year Awarded |
| Brenda (Bine) J. Child | American Studies | 2021 |
| Laura Palombi | Pharmacy Practice & Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Minnesota Duluth |
2020 |
| Greg Lindsey | Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs | 2019 |
| Lesa Covington Clarkson | College of Education & Human Development | 2018 |
| George Weiblen | College of Biological Sciences | 2017 |
| Lauren Martin | Robert J. Jones Urban Research & Outreach-Engagement Center | 2016 |
| Kathleen Call | Health Policy & Management | 2015 |
| Michele Allen | Family Medicine & Community Health | 2014 |
| Ignacio San Martin | Architecture | 2013 |