Description:
The STAR Awards are presented annually to staff members who exemplify exceptional performance, integrity, and service to the University community.
Lifetime Achievement Award:
This award is presented to a staff member, with 10+ years of University service, who has consistently contributed to the quality service of his/her department and has made a positive impact across the University and local community.
Criteria:
Nominations may be placed by faculty, staff, administrators, and students. Previous year’s winner is not eligible for nomination.
Please provide specific examples of how your nominee:
- Has provided dedicated, outstanding, and continuous service to the University for 10 years or more. (HR to verify)
- Contributes to improving or creating processes, which result in significant improvement to productivity, service, or cost savings to the University.
- Exemplifies citizenship of the University and local community through service to others and successful involvement in programs or initiatives aligned with the University Mission.
- Inspires other employees to come to him/her for guidance and direction and promotes positive morale.
- Goes out of the way to assist other employees above and beyond the scope of his/her own area of responsibility.
Eligibility:
Recipient must be a benefits eligible staff member of the University. Auxiliary employees are also eligible.
Awards:
One staff member will be honored each year. Recipients will receive a $500 cash award and a framed certificate at the annual Staff Picnic. They will be recognized on the STAR Awards website.
