Nominations open for 2021 Regents University Staff Excellence Awards
Nomination deadline: May 21, 2021
We are now accepting nominations for the 2021 Regents University Staff Excellence Awards. The purpose of these newly created awards is to recognize the dedicated work, vital services, initiative and outstanding contributions of the UW System’s university staff. Two awards of $7,500 will be made: one for individual and one for program.
Individual – UW System university staff member. The nominee should provide essential services to the university while demonstrating excellence in performance, personal interaction, initiative or creativity and outstanding achievement. The nominee must:
- Have a permanent appointment; university staff with temporary or project appointments are not eligible for consideration.
- Be employed 50 percent or more time.
- Have been a university staff employee at the institution for a minimum of twelve months.
Program – A program primarily staffed by university staff. The program should provide essential services to the university while demonstrating excellence of performance, initiative or creativity and outstanding achievement.
The attached document provides more details on the nominee categories, nominee criteria, and initial nomination materials needed. Please review this information prior to submitting your nomination.
The nominations will be completed in two phases:
Phase 1 – UW-Whitewater University Staff Council will review the initial nomination materials and select a candidate from each category to move forward to the Board of Regents Selection Committee.
Phase 2 – UW-Whitewater University Staff Council will assist the nominator(s) and nominee in finalizing the required documents to submit to the Board of Regents Selection Committee.
Deadline to complete your nomination is May 21, 2021.
If you have additional questions, please contact usc@uww.edu.