Nominees Sought for Exemplary Staff Awards
April 01, 2009 - Campus Bulletin
President Alastair Summerlee is calling for nominations for the 2009 President's Awards for Exemplary Staff Service. There are seven award categories, six for individual nominations and one for a team nomination. The deadline for nominations is May 31.
The awards program was created in 2004 to recognize U of G staff who have consistently demonstrated a commitment to excellence and have exceeded the expectations of their normal employment responsibilities.
There are six award categories, five for individual nominations and one for a team nomination.
The awards are:
Innovative Leadership Recognition Award: Honours an employee who is an innovative thinker and creative implementor who motivates and inspires others through his or her vision.
Service Excellence Recognition Award: Recognizes a staff member who is on the front line and who motivates and inspires others to excel in customer service.
Hidden Hero Award: For an employee who supports others and provides excellent service behind the scenes.
University of Guelph Spirit Award: Honours someone who demonstrates University spirit by fostering a sense of belonging to the U of G community or by supporting and promoting the University.
Community Service Award: Recognizes an employee who demonstrates Guelph’s commitment to community service through volunteer work on or off campus.
Exemplary Team Recognition Award: Honours teams that work cohesively, demonstrate a shared commitment to providing exceptional service and use their combined expertise to produce high- quality results.
All non-academic full- and part-time U of G staff who have been employed here for at least two years are eligible for the awards. Employees selected receive $2,000 and are recognized during an annual community event. Teams share the cash prize.
More information is available online. A hard copy of the nomination package is also available from the executive offices on Level 4 of the University Centre.
