This award recognizes the employee(s) from within the Division who supported the University through their Service Excellence in efforts that were: 

• Visionary by exhibiting commitment to long-term planning; 
• Impactful by contributing to the success of the University of Houston; 
• Strategic by maximizing efficiency through the use of technology and automation; 
• Innovative by promoting new methods and ideas; 
• Outcome-Focused by incorporating data-driven decision making into the workplace; and/or 
• North Star-Focused by supporting the University of Houston in the path to becoming a Top 50 Public University. 

Award 
The winner receives a plaque and a monetary award.

 Submission Criteria 
Nominations must provide specific examples of how the nominee demonstrates excellence in each of the categories listed above. 

This award recognizes a team that created and implemented an innovative program, practice, product or partnership which has significantly improved the efficiency of a process or system to support and benefit the University community as a whole.    

Award 
The winning teams will receive a plaque and a gift card for a catered celebratory lunch or UH hosted team activity.

Submission Criteria 
Nominations should include a description of the program, practice, product or partnership that was created and implemented, the core team members involved in concept design, development and implementation as well as how the end product improved efficiency and the impact on the University community. 

This award recognizes a team of employees within the Division who were involved in a program or project that had a positive impact on the University or a department, and which assisted the University to grow its national competitiveness, student success, social responsibility/community engagement, and/or competitive funding.  

Award 
The winning teams will receive a plaque and a gift card for a catered celebratory lunch or UH hosted team activity.   

Submission Criteria 
The nominated program/project must originate from a department in the Division. Nominations should include a description of the program/project and specify which team members developed or implemented, the impact on the University, and how that impact supports one of the foundations of the University’s strategic plan.

How is this award different from the Team Innovation Award? 
The Team Impact Award does not require that the team create a new program or project, so award recipients may demonstrate high effectiveness in maintaining an existing program or project, adjusting programs or projects to new circumstances and/or applying previous programs or projects to new areas of the University.  

This award recognizes the employee(s) within the Division who exhibited superior work performance, while exemplifying a positive and cooperative attitude on a day-to-day basis “behind the scenes” without self-promotion or aggrandizement. The recipient demonstrates a commitment to Service Excellence with a steady, pragmatic approach, and contributes toward the Division’s strategic goals.

Award 
The individual winners receive a plaque and a monetary award.

Submission Criteria 
Supervisors with direct reports are not eligible for this award. Nominations should describe work performance, attitude/demeanor and contributions made to the department. 

This award recognizes employee(s) within the Division who have consistently demonstrated exceptional performance, leadership, dedication, and excellence in their roles. This award honors those who meet and exceed expectations, serving as a model of high achievement, leadership and professionalism within the University.

Award 
The individual winners receive a plaque and a monetary award.

Submission Criteria 
Nominations should include specific examples and evidence supporting how the nominee demonstrates exceptional work performance, strong leadership qualities, and dedication to their role and the University’s mission.