To: The
University of Houston Campus
Community
From: Joan Nelson Executive
Director, Human Resources
Date: 3/2/2009
Subject: Staff Excellence
Awards Process
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Each year the University of
Houston recognizes a select
group of employees through
the Staff Excellence Awards.
This year’s awards will be
presented to outstanding
staff members at an awards
ceremony held in May. If you
are interested in nominating
a UH staff member for
consideration, please read
the following information
provided to learn more about
the process.
Who may be nominated for
a Staff Excellence Award?
All benefits-eligible,
non-teaching employees with
at least three (3) years of
university service are
eligible for nomination
regardless of job
classification, title, or
level within the
organization. This includes
employees from the UH
central campus and UH system
employees.
Who can make nominations?
Any UH employee, student, or
community member may
nominate a qualifying
employee for Staff
Excellence Award
consideration.
What are the
qualifications necessary for
award consideration?
Each award recognizes
meritorious service,
dedication, and contribution
to the university beyond the
requirements and
expectations of the job.
Characteristics of an
employee’s performance which
contribute to excellence
include:
• Superior job performance
and a high degree of
proficiency in their areas
of responsibility;
• Outstanding personal
traits such as dedication,
loyalty, reliability,
courtesy, honesty, and
initiative;
• Continuous demonstration
of service concepts
necessary to support the
department and the
university;
• Initiative in making
improvements to work
methods, standards, or
operations; or developing
new programs, services, or
cost savings which enhance
or support the department of
the university; and
• The ability to work
cooperatively as a member of
the work team
How do I complete a
nomination and
recommendation form?
This year we’re pleased to
announce that the nomination
and recommendation forms are
available for submission
electronically – no need to
print out and mail in the
form – it’s all done online!
The nomination and
recommendation forms can be
found online on the Human
Resources, Staff Awards
website (http://uh.edu/hr/resources/staffawards).
No signatures are required
for approval since the forms
are completely electronic.
All College Business and
Division Administrators will
be notified of employees in
their area who received
nomination after the
finalists have been
selected.
Should you need a hardcopy
version of the nomination or
recommendation form, you may
visit our HR Service Center
to receive a copy.
What is the deadline for
submitting nominations?
Completed nominations can be
submitted starting 3/2/2009
and must be received by
Human Resources no later
than 5:00 p.m. on 3/23/2009.
In addition to the
nomination form, up to four
(4) recommendation forms may
be submitted to provide
further information for
consideration. Only
information provided on the
approved forms will be
accepted.
Who selects the winners?
The Staff Excellence Award
Selection Committee as
approved by the Executive
Director of Human Resources
will evaluate all completed
nomination materials
submitted and select a total
of eight Staff Excellence
Award winners from the
categories indicated below.
• Non-exempt: Office and
Clerical – 2 awards
• Non-exempt: Technical ,
Service, and Craft – 2
awards
• Exempt: Administrative and
Professional – 2 awards
• Exempt: Effective Leader
(Supervisors and/or
Managers) – 2 awards
Effective Leader award
recipients are supervisors
or managers who have
demonstrated support of the
university’s current
leadership development
initiatives, displayed
excellent leadership
throughout the year, and
actively pursued continuous
self and team improvement.
What does a Staff
Excellence Award winner
receive?
In addition to their
attendance and recognition
at the Staff Awards Day
ceremony and luncheon,
winners will also receive a
certificate and $1,000. All
previous Staff Excellence
Award recipients will be
eligible for nomination for
the Charles F. McElhinney
Distinguished Service Award,
the highest award given for
exemplary staff contribution
to the university. The
recipient of the C.F.
McElhinney Distinguished
Service Award will also
attend and be recognized at
the Staff Awards Day
ceremony, receive a plaque,
and $3,000.
The Staff Excellence Awards
represent a meaningful and
tangible way in which the
university can acknowledge
and reward employees for all
of their hard work and
dedication to the
university’s student
education and mission. I
hope that each of you will
take this opportunity to
tell us which of your
colleagues deserves such
notable recognition.
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