Presidential Outstanding Staff Awards

1. The nominee is recognized by students, colleagues, supervisors and faculty as an outstanding staff member.
2. The nominee possesses the following qualities of superior job performance:
   • Productivity and quality of work as measured against the type of work performed.
   • Dependability and reliability in the performance of job responsibilities.
   • Creativity, innovation and other attributes that distinguish the individual to the benefit of the university.
   • Ability to relate to others in a manner that enhances the person's ability to perform in their assigned duties and reflects well upon the university.
   • Other contributions that help faculty, staff and administrators to accomplish their goals or that aid students, including campus, community and volunteer service.

An individual may be nominated by staff, faculty, administrators or students. Individuals who have been previously nominated may be nominated again.

To nominate someone, you will need the following:

• A letter expressing the reasons for the nomination based on the criteria.
• Three additional references who can confirm nomination by providing a letter of recommendation expressing their reasons for supporting the nominee.

Once you have collected ALL necessary documents, please complete the nomination form.

Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria to be considered for the award:

• Only non-exempt or exempt staff may be considered for this award.
• Must have worked at WSU for at least five years prior to the year of nomination.
• Years of employment do not need to be consecutive, but can combined to total of five years. 
• Anyone who receives an award will be ineligible for consideration for the five subsequent years following the honor.
• Members of the selection committee and their close relatives are not eligible for the award during committee members’ service period.

After the nomination period ends, the selection committee will review all nominations and submit their recommendations to the university president. The president will then select the winners and present them with the award, at which time all other nominees will be notified of the results.

If you have questions, contact marcellapalmer@weber.edu.