Staff Recognition

This program institutes staff recognition for outstanding performance beyond standard job expectation in effort and achievement, service, innovative ideas and contribution towards the success of a project, unit, college or University. 

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Eligibility

Award Eligibility is limited to Wyant College staff (does not include student or faculty UArizona employees).

Faculty and staff only are invited to submit nominations for eligible staff.

• Employment classifications:
  • Classified Staff
  • University Staff (administrative, research, technical)
  • Ineligible: Faculty, graduate students, student employees
• Nominee has completed one-year satisfactory job performance. 
• Two Nomination Maximum: Staff may submit a maximum of two nominations per year/per recognition category (as applicable).
• Nominee demonstrates at least three qualities under “Examples of Exemplary Performance” listed below. 

Nomination Process

• Nominations are accepted year-round. 
• Complete a nomination form: (See Below) 
• Electronic confirmation of receipt is sent to the nominator.
• Electronic notification is sent to the nominee upon verification of eligibility requirements.
• Nominations are reviewed by the Staff Recognition Committee. 
• Selection factors include number and quality of nominations, impact of basis of nomination and outcome of employee’s action.
• Recipients are spotlighted in the OSC Watts Up! newsletter.

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Recognition Categories

1) Spot Recognition 

Instantaneous recognition of employees performing over and above standard job expectation in management of a specific task(s); as observed by managers and supervisors

• Spot Recognition nominations are submitted by managers/supervisors only. Input from faculty and staff is encouraged by way of communication with employee’s manager/supervisor. 
• Spot award nominees are reviewed monthly by the Staff Recognition Committee.
• Factors affecting recipient selection include impact of Spot Recognition and impact of action.
• 24 Spot Recognitions are issued annually/two per month.
• Deadline: Monthly, at end of month
• Award: $50 

2) Peer-to-Peer Recognition 

Consistent exemplary performance in peers’ day-to-day activity, initiative, service, innovative ideas, achievement and collaborative efforts; as observed by peers

• Nomination is submitted by peers.  
• Administrative, research and technical staff may nominate peers outside their employee classification, work unit and report structure. 
• Nominator provides written description of nominee’s outstanding performance and brief examples of qualities identified from “Examples of Exemplary Performance” listed below. 
• Nominations are reviewed quarterly by the Staff Recognition Committee. 
• Staff is eligible for selection twice a year.
• Nominees not selected in the quarter nominated are eligible the next quarter. 
• Deadline: March 1, June 1, Sept. 1, Dec. 1 
• Award: $250 (issued through payroll)

3) Staff Employee of the Year 

• All Peer-to-Peer and Spot Recognition recipients are automatically eligible for Staff Employee of the Year.
• Staff Employee of the Year is determined by the Staff Recognition Committee, factoring in number of Peer-to-Peer recognition nominations received throughout the year and the impact of Spot Recognition actions.
• An alternate winner may be selected in case of unforseen circumstances.
• Award: $1,000 (issued through payroll)
• Honorable Mention: $500 (issued through payroll)

4) Year-end Staff Recognition Event

• Employee of the Year will be announced at the year-end staff recognition event, along with all recognized employees nominated that year.

Staff Award Recipients

Examples of Exemplary Staff Performance 

Innovative Ideas or Contributes to Success of a Project:

• Consistently reaches out to collaborate with peers on projects to enable advances in research, administration and academic programs.
• Develops or initiates original and/or high-impact ideas and processes that facilitate or promote advances in administration and research.
• Shows exceptional engagement in activities that support instruction, academia, research or service.

Outstanding Effort and Achievement in the Workplace: 

• Regularly performs beyond standard expectation.
• Consistently produces high-quality work.
• Goes the extra mile to complete a task and/or takes on heavier workload than peers. 
• Assists when unit is short-staffed or a project requires additional support.
• Volunteers for special projects or events.
• Contributes towards efficiency and effectiveness of workplace operations.
• Improves utilization of resources and reduction of waste.
• Integrates information, procedures or equipment to improve office or unit efficiency.

Outstanding Service to UA, Other Employees or Visitors: 

• Offers outstanding first impression resulting in positive attention to the college and University community.
• Performs in an exceptionally courteous and cooperative manner at all times.
• Demonstrates and encourages a supportive team-oriented environment.
• Participates on committees and proactively contributes to achieve goals.
• Contributes towards development, opportunities, improved skills and abilities in others.
• Makes special effort to recognize excellence of others.
• Assists others to achieve their assigned responsibilities and goals.