Kansas University’s senior class has picked seven faculty members as finalists for this year’s Honor for an Outstanding Progressive Educator award.

The winner, who will receive a small cash prize, will be announced during Saturday’s home football game against Iowa State. A panel of seniors selected the winner by ballot and interviews conducted with the faculty.

This year’s finalists are Cynthia Akagi, assistant professor of health, sport and exercise sciences; Robert Carlson, professor of chemistry; Chico Herbison, instructor in African and African-American studies; Stephen Ilardi, associate professor of psychology; Jeffrey Lang, professor of mathematics; Rick Snyder, professor of clinical psychology; and Tom Volek, associate professor of journalism.

The award has been given annually since 1959.