General Information
This award provides recognition to employees who demonstrate an outstanding and enthusiastic attitude, works to build a positive atmosphere of trust, inclusion, and mutual respect, serves as a model for collaboration and collegiality, and exhibits genuine appreciation for others, valuing diversity by treating everyone with respect.
Criteria
The employee demonstrates a combination of the following:
- Outstanding attitude and enthusiasm in the College
- Promotes cooperation and positive work climate
- Celebrates in the successes of others
- Exhibits genuine appreciation for others and values diversity and inclusion
- Displays the ability to make the best of any situation or circumstance
- Actively engages in departmental or College activities
- Serves as a liaison with various internal and/or external University constituents
Type
Individual
Nominating Procedure
Nominations may be made by faculty, staff, students, and alumni. The nomination shall consist of:
- Nominator Information
- Nominee Information
- Two supporting letters, each letter not to exceed one page in length:
- One letter of support from the nominator
- One additional letter of support from someone who has a working relationship with the nominee
Award
Mini Statue + $750
Eligibility Requirements
Standing and fixed-term, non-exempt, exempt, and technical service employees in the College of the Liberal Arts.
- Employed by the College for a minimum of 12 months as of the nomination deadline
- Must be rated as a successful contributor or above per the performance evaluation metrics and has not had any disciplinary actions within the last 12 months
- Past recipients of awards are eligible for nomination in the same category after three years unless otherwise specified within the award description
Wondering who to nominate? Sample questions to consider:
- Who continually seeks out opportunities to collaborate across departments?
- Who exemplifies inclusive practices to ensure everyone feels welcome?
- Who have you witnessed standing up for others and working to further a positive environment?