Staff Senate Recognition

AWARD SUBMISSIONS WILL REOPEN JANUARY 2025

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) Staff Senate is to be an advisory body on issues, institutional policies, and practices that relate to the staff, to serve as a forum for the exchange of ideas, to promote common interests among the staff, to advocate for staff welfare and development, to suggest revisions and initiatives to improve staff policies, and to participate in the formulation of institutional policy and governance.

Senators, who are elected by their peers, represent one of seven districts defined by the university’s overall organization.  They serve on nine standing committees: the Executive Committee, the Bylaws Committee, the Liaison Committee, the Communications Committee, The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, the Elections Committee, the Personnel Affairs Committee, the Recognition Committee, and the Legislation Committee.

Of these committees the Recognition Committee's purpose is to recognize and reward staff for exemplary service to the University or community by:

• Determining what campus-wide awards are available and propose new staff awards

• Calling for nominations for the awards each spring

• Reviewing submissions in terms of requirements

• Notifying nominees and recipients

• Notifying  appropriate University offices and work with Communications Committee to publicize outcomes

The Staff Senate Recognition Committee developed eight staff awards that connect to the aims and overarching principle of the University's N2025 Strategic Plan that every person and every interaction matters.  These annual staff awards will be awarded to individuals that exemplify an aim or the overarching principle of the University's N2025 Strategic Plan.  Award submissions will reopen between January 2025.  

Eligibility

Any non-probationary staff member of UNL or Nebraska Extension in good standing. Nominees must not have received the award within the last three years prior to the closing date of nominations.

Process

The UNL Staff Senate Recognition Committee will review nominations and determine all award recipients. Please complete all the required information and submit the nomination online.

Nomination Requirements

1. Please include a written statement demonstrating how the nominee exemplifies the requirements of the award. Self-nominations are accepted but need a letter of support to be considered. Current UNL and Nebraska Extension employees are eligible to nominate staff members.
2. Additional letters of recommendation are optional. While additional letters are optional, please understand that more supporting documentation will give the review committee a more complete picture to assess the contributions of the nominee.

Submission Period

AWARD SUBMISSIONS WILL REOPEN JANUARY 2025