Chancellor's Recognition Award for University Staff

2022 Nominations Process Timeline: TBD

 

The University of Wisconsin-River Falls each year recognizes two outstanding members of the University Staff.

Starting in 2021, a program category was also added to recognize a unit, department or program primarily staffed by university staff for the important role they play in supporting the UW-River Falls mission and priorities.

Individual Award criteria:

1. Success in fulfilling the overall responsibilities of the job;
2. Participation in university service projects outside of the job; and
3. Human relations (interpersonal skills, attitude, support, etc.).

Program Award criteria:

1. Excellence of Performance – how has the unit/program/department become a model of high standards, professionalism and efficiency
2. Initiative and Creativity – how has the unit/program/department’s performance demonstrated innovation or improved performance and productivity.
3. Outstanding Achievement – how has the unit/program/department contributed to the UW-River Falls mission and impacted the distinctiveness of the campus

Nomination Process:
Anyone can nominate an eligible employee or program for this award.

Nominators are responsible for:

• Filling out the Nomination Form
• Obtaining at least one additional letter of support.
  • Letters can come from employees and students.
  • Letters should be emailed to Awards@uwrf.edu.

Nomination materials should describe how the nominee meets the selection criteria listed above.