Staff Recognition Program Guidelines

NUMBER OF AWARDS Up to 15 awards in each of 2 semiannual competitions with Fall nominations due October 31 and Spring nominations due February 28. From the pool of awardees 4 annual awards will be selected in June.

NATURE OF AWARDS
Semiannual, $250 net and certificate. Annual, $1,000 net and plaque.

PUBLICITY OF AWARD PROGRAM
Web site, Western News, Brochure/Postcard, E-mail.

ORIGIN OF NOMINATIONS
Entire University community including staff, faculty and students.

CRITERIA
Candidates shall meet all job expectations and demonstrate dedication to outstanding service. The following examples, while not all inclusive, can be used as a guide:

• projecting a positive attitude and/or promoting a positive image of the University
• providing outstanding customer service
• finding innovative solutions to problems
• volunteering to serve on University committees
• finding ways to cut costs, eliminate waste and save time and/or money
• other examples of service over and above normal job responsibilities

NOMINATION FORM
E-mail, letters, or form with continuous year round availability on website which also lists prior awardees.

ADMINISTRATION/SELECTION
Human Resources to collect forms, organize to preserve anonymity, and disseminate to review committee members.

REVIEW COMMITTEE
Two representatives each from exempt, nonexempt and AFSCME, 1 representative each from POA and MSEA. Committee to elect a Chair and Secretary. Facilitated by HR.

AWARDS NOTIFICATION
Review committee members call awardees and notify group presidents. HR prepares the checks, letters, certificates, and plaques. The original letters are given at presentation; copies go to the nominators, supervisors and the employee file.

PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Two semiannual University receptions, annual awardees’ luncheon and pictures displayed in Seibert Administration Building, Western News, Western Herald.

REPEAT AWARD WINNERS
Eligible for award more than once but limited to one award per academic year.