Awards and Recognition

Call for Nominations:
2023 University Staff Excellence Awards

We will begin accepting nominations for the 2023 University Staff Excellence Awards starting November 1, 2022.  These awards recognize UW-W University Staff employees who demonstrate excellence, professionalism, and a positive attitude in their work.  Two awards will be presented to selected nominees during the 2023 spring semester.   Click this LINK to nominate a University Staff.

Eligibility:

Eligible individuals must be:

• A University Staff employee
• Employed for a minimum of 12 months at UW-W

If you are not sure if the candidate you would like to nominate is University Staff, please contact Human Resources at x1024 or email hr@uww.edu. 

Instructions for Submitting a Nomination:

A nomination form must be completed for each nominee.  Nominations for this award are accepted from peers, colleagues, supervisors, etc.  Self-nominations are not accepted.

The nomination form will ask the following questions:

1. Please describe the nominee's professionalism and attitude. How do they demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach and collaborate/communicate positively with others in the campus community?
2. Please describe how the nominee demonstrates excellence. How do they take the initiative and go above and beyond, seek additional responsibilities, anticipate needs and find solutions?
3. Please describe the nominee's ability to create an inclusive environment. How do they foster respect, mindful communication, safety, and trust?
4. What else should the USC Employee Recognition Committee know about the nominee?

Click this LINK to nominate a University Staff.

Deadline to nominate is March 1, 2023.

Selection Process:

All nomination forms received between November 1 and March 1, 2023 will be considered for the 2023 award. The University Staff Council Employee Recognition Committee will review nominations received by the deadline and select recipients for these awards.  Award recipients will be notified no later than April 7.

Award presentations will be made to the selected recipients.  Details will be available closer to the event date.

Questions:

If you have additional questions, please contact Jacqui Palcic at 262-472-1313 or palcicj@uww.edu.