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Distinguished Staff Award Nomination

Overview

The ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University Distinguished Staff Award is an annual award given to exemplary staff members who demonstrate a high level of job performance and leadership within the university.

Eligibility

• All ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University full-time staff who are below the rank of executive reporting directly to the President, and have been employed continuously for five years by ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ University are eligible for nomination.
• Previous Distinguished Staff Award recipients may be nominated after a lapse of years.

Criteria

Distinguished Staff Award recipients will have made a significant impact on the university through outstanding dedication, extraordinary competence, superior performance, positive relationships, exceptional contributions and accomplishments, as demonstrated by the following:

• Performance and Initiative – Employee consistently produces quality work and exhibits a high level of commitment to the department and university as a whole. This personal investment is demonstrated through individual resourcefulness, as well as collaboration, cooperation and teamwork. Often, the employee makes personal sacrifice, or goes above and beyond what is required for a particular job. 
• Positive Attitude and Relationships – Employee must have a positive and dedicated attitude that enhances morale, and is consistently respectful, compassionate and dignified. He or she unfailingly demonstrates a spirit of fairness in a culturally diverse environment, and is able to interact sensitively and effectively with all races and cultures.
• Outstanding Contributions/Accomplishments – List three of the most outstanding accomplishments/contributions this nominee has accomplished or contributed to the university, department and/or community.

How to Nominate

Complete and submit the nomination form providing specific examples of the nominee’s outstanding service in the areas listed.  

• Provide two examples of Performance and Initiative.
• Provide two examples of Positive Attitude and Relationships
• Provide three examples of Outstanding Contributions and Accomplishments.

 Submission deadline: Monday, April 1, 2024

For any questions or concerns, please contact Staff Council via email at lustaffcouncil@lamar.edu.