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The Staff Excellence Awards Program was established in 1992 to recognize superior service and ongoing contributions by the University of Utah's full-time staff employees. Six awards are presented annually to staff employees selected by the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In 2008 the Award was increased to $5000. In addition to the honorarium, each winner receives a special plaque, and their names added to a perpetual plaque which includes all previous recipients of the Staff Excellence Awards. The perpetual plaque is permanently displayed in the Human Resources Building at 420 Wakara Way.
In 2006, the nomination process for this awards program was changed. In previous years, nominations were solicited from across campus. The selection committee would normally receive about 70 nominations from which the six recipients were selected. The new program allows recognition of the exceptional contribution of a much larger number of staff at the University of Utah, twenty-four district staff awards are given to staff employees throughout the University. These awards have been divided into six vice presidential districts based on a percentage of the number of staff who work in that area.
Health Sciences is divided into 2 districts: Hospital/Clinics and Other Health Sciences which is comprised of the Office of the VP for Health Sciences, School of Medicine, College of Nursing, College of Health, College of Pharmacy, Health Sciences Development Office, and Health Sciences Library.
The Office of the President, VP for Institutional Advancement/University Relations/Development, Office of the CHRO, VP for Research, VP for General Counsel, VP for Technology Venture Development, VP for Government Relations, Athletics, Office of Information Technology, and University Neighborhood Partners have been combined into the General Administration District.
The nominee's District is based on the vice president to which his or her department reports.
To determine which District the nominee belongs, go to http://www.admin.utah.edu/ or download the Presidential Organizational Chart.
| District |
# Awards |
| 1. Academic Affairs |
6 |
| 2. Administrative Services |
4 |
| 3. General Administration |
1 |
| 4. Hospital/Clinics |
7
|
| 5. Other Health Sciences |
4
|
| 6. Student Affairs |
2 |
| Total |
24 |
These twenty-four District Staff Excellence Awards winners are the pool from which the six recipients of the University Staff Excellence Awards are chosen. All twenty-four District Staff Excellence Award recipients will be recognized in their respective areas and at the University Staff Excellence Awards luncheon. The final six recipients of the University Staff Excellence Awards will be announced at the luncheon.
All Faculty and staff employees are encouraged to nominate a STAFF employee for this prestigious award from any of the six Districts, who meets the eligibility criteria, by downloading the nomination form.
A Selection Committee, coordinated by the University of Utah Staff Council (UUSC), will judge the nominees on service excellence and commitment to the University and present the proposed list of recipients to the CHRO for final selection.
For more information about the University Staff Excellence Awards, please contact Terri Crow at 585-0928 or Thuy Nguyen at 585-6898.
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Criteria for Nominations
Nominees must have at least three years of continuous service to the University of Utah by MAY 18, 2009 and be current FULL-TIME (.75 FTE or greater) STAFF employees in good standing to be eligible. Nominators should check with their payroll reporters to obtain information about the nominees'
- employee ID,
- date of full-time hire, and
- job title
The above information must be included on the nomination form. The Selection Committee WILL NOT accept incomplete nominations.
Faculty, Director level staff and above, and part-time hourly staff, are NOT eligible for this award.
This award recognizes superior performance in the following areas:
- Service Excellence
- Demonstrates exceptional ability in quality of work, proficiency, initiative, skills in dealing with people, dependability, and creativity (quality of work as measured against the type of work being performed).
- Exhibits through personal qualities a high degree of the following:
- teamwork
- positive attitude
- willingness to cooperate
- ability to relate to others (colleagues and students) in a manner that reflects well upon the University.
- Shows ongoing desire for improvement.
- Has a knowledge and understanding of the University and its functions.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships/communication with co-workers, leadership, and internal/external customers.
- Commitment to University
- Service to the University demonstrates an attitude of ongoing commitment to assist the University in achieving its mission.
- Contributions have long-lasting benefits to the individual and the University community.
- Supports and participates in Departmental/University initiatives.
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Nomination Process
Nominations may be made by any faculty or staff member and must be completed on one of the district forms provided below. Forms may be submitted via campus-mail, by e-mail or by fax to the Chair of the District Staff Excellence Awards Team for your district.
You may also nominate a STAFF employee from another District. Please indicate their district on the nomination form and send it to the respective chair of that district. For a list of district chairs, click here.
The nominee's District is based on the vice president to which his or her department reports. To determine to determine the nominees district, go to http://www.admin.utah.edu/ or download the Presidential Organizational Chart.
Note: email submittals will be confirmed with the person originating the form. The final Selection Committee WILL NOT accept incomplete nominations.
Nomination forms will be emailed by the District Staff Excellence Awards Team to the employees in their district but are also available below in PDF. Please note that the PDF format cannot be saved unless you have the full Acrobat program. You can only enter information directly on the form and print. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to open the PDF document.
Nomination Forms for the 2009 District Staff Excellence Awards and the 2009 University Staff Excellence Awards are due Monday, May 18, 2009 by 5 PM to the chair of the District Staff Excellence Awards Team.
Choose one of the following forms below depending on the nominee's district or use the general form.
Who Should Use the General Administration District Staff Excellence Awards Form?
If you are nominating a STAFF employee in a department that reports to any of the following offices, please use the General Administration District Staff Excellence Awards form.
- Office of the President,
- VP for Institutional Advancement/University Relations/Development,
- VP for Human Resources,
- VP for Research,
- VP for General Counsel,
- VP for Technology Venture Development,
- VP for Government Relations, Athletics,
- Office of Information Technology, and
- University Neighborhood Partner,
Who Should Use the Other Health Sciences District Staff Excellence Awards Form?
If you are nominating a STAFF employee in a department that reports to any of the following offices, please use the
Other Health Sciences District Staff Excellence Awards form.
- Office of the VP for Health Sciences,
- School of Medicine,
- College of Nursing,
- College of Health,
- College of Pharmacy,
- Health Sciences Development Office, and
- Health Sciences Library
2009 District Staff Excellence Awards Nomination Forms (PDF)
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