As a concrete proof of its overall outstanding performance and significant contributions to S&T in the agriculture, aquatic and natural resource sectors, ISU was bestowed the highly prestigious 2015 Tanglaw Award or the Most Outstanding Research Institution in the Philippines by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). In addition, there are at least six (6) international and eleven (11) national/regional awards received by the university from various international bodies and government agencies.

Dr. William C. Medrano as 2016 PCAARRD-DOST Pantas Awardee as Most Outstanding Research Administrator in the Philippines.

Dr. William C. Medrano as 2016 PCAARRD-DOST Pantas Awardee as Most Outstanding Research Administrator in the Philippines.

Dr. Joel M. Alcaraz as 2017 Presidential Lingkod Bayan Awardee

Dr. Romeo G. Seguban as 2014 Presidential Lingkod Bayan Awardee