NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!  

Human Resources is accepting nominations (with accompanying recommendations) for the 2025 President's Excellence Awards honoring STAFF employees Monday, July 14 through Friday, July 25, 2025!

Each year the University of Houston recognizes STAFF employees for service longevity of ten years or more, in increments of five years. Additionally, a select group of employees are honored each year for their contributions to the University through the President's Excellence Awards. Among the awards given is the Charles. F. McElhinney Award for Distinguished Service, the highest honor given for exemplary contributions to the University.

These Awards represent a meaningful and tangible way in which the University acknowledges and rewards employees for their hard work and dedication to the University and its mission! Awarded during a ceremony held by the President, the President's Excellence Awards are given each year in the following categories:

• Office and Clerical – 3 Awards
• Technical, Service, and Craft – 3 Awards
• Administrative and Professional – 3 Awards
• Effective Leader (Supervisors and/or Managers) – 3 Awards
• Charles F. McElhinney Award – 1 Award

Any UH employee, faculty or staff, student or community member may nominate qualifying staff employees for consideration. The nomination period for the 2025 President’s Excellence Awards is July 14 through July 25, 2025.

To be considered all Nomination and Recommendation Forms must be submitted to Human Resources no later than Friday, July 25, 2025, by 5:00 PM.

PLEASE READ the Award Guidelines and FAQs first and then make your nominations / recommendations TODAY!