Award Recipients
The Staff Senate Presidential Citation Award for Excellence recognizes deserving offices, departments and units for going above and beyond to improve the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The award is conferred by the Staff Senate President and is reviewed and awarded by the Staff Senate Recognition Committee. Recipients receive a framed certificate and are invited to a Staff Senate Assembly meeting to be recognized. 
Details and Eligibility
Eligibility:
Any office, department, or unit at UNL or within Nebraska Extension are eligible to be recognized. Nominees must not have received the award within the last year.
Recognition Criteria:
- Any office, department, or unit at UNL or within Nebraska Extension are eligible to be nominated.
- Nominations may be made on a self-nominated basis or by others who want to recognize a specific office , department, or unit for their work.
- Please include a written statement demonstrating how the work carried out by the office, department, or unit has improved staff interests and positively impacted UNL.
Submit a Nomination
Recent Honorees
May 2026
University Catering
The Catering Team plays a vital role in the success of numerous events by consistently creating and executing outstanding meals for groups of all sizes. From small gatherings to large-scale functions, they approach every event with professionalism.
May 2026
Organizational Development and Training
The Organizational Development and Training (ODT) office at UNL has significantly improved the university recently by focusing on talent development, leadership, and community-building.
View previous awardees here
Recognition Committee
The Recognition Committee is committed to developing opportunities to recognize the approximately 4,000 staff that are the backbone of the University. These awards are a small token of appreciation to the individuals who day in and day out serve our students, campus and community. Thank you for your commitment to making Every Person and Every Interaction Matter.
