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Staff Semi-Annual Recognition Award

The College of Education and Human Development wishes to identify and recognize one staff member who meets the recognition criteria twice a year (fall and spring). Award recipients are honored at the Spring Staff Appreciation Luncheon (May) and the Winter Holiday Celebration (December).

Nomination Process

All clerical, technical, professional, research and administrative staff currently serving in CEHD who have completed at least one year of service to the college. Individuals may not receive this recognition more than once in a three-year period.

The award will be based on outstanding service. Recipients are selected with the following criteria:

  • Stand out with exceptional work
  • Make outstanding contributions in support of faculty, staff, students, administrators and all those served by CEHD

Each recipient will receive a certificate, along with an award of $800. All awards are subject to final budgetary approval and authorization by the dean of the college. 

The CEHD leadership team, comprised of the Dean, Associate Deans and Department Chairs will review nominations and select a recipient each semester. 

Each recipient will receive a certificate, along with an award of $800. All awards are subject to final budgetary approval and authorization by the dean of the college. All nominations and their supporting materials will be forwarded to the university for consideration for the Make a Difference Award.

  • One completed and one are required. Additional support forms are optional and will be accepted if submitted.
    • Those submitting support information need only fill out the support form.
  • The dean's Staff Advisory Committee encourages nominations and support letter from all CEHD faculty, staff, students, alumni and community partners.

 

Nominations will be accepted until the end of the day on Sunday, December 8, 2024.

 

Past Recipients

Derek Andree, Academic Advisor Senior – Spring 2022

Erica Martinez, Budget Manager – Fall 2021

Nicole Leffler, Director of Marketing – Spring 2020

Sarah Rasnake, Administrative Assistant II, HPHE – Fall 2019

 

 

Melissa Holman, Student Success Manager – Spring 2019

Val Horwath, Manager of Recruitment and Outreach – Fall 2018

Sandy Stephens, Budget Analyst – Spring 2018

Lynda Root, Administrative Assistant II, ELRT – Fall 2017