Staff Awards

Administrator of the Year

This award is open to all staff members classified in the Managerial Job Role. The top award of $1,500 will be conferred upon the staff member who demonstrates superb leadership in the management of other staff, as well as exceptional operational excellence and stewardship of the resources of the Medical School. The winner will have a documented record of achievement in creating a positive and productive work environment for employees, and be recognized as a positive force and team-builder outside of his/her own unit. Nominees should be active in local and national organizations. Top nominees will be easily recognized as stellar citizens of the Medical School who uphold our values of respect, compassion, trust, integrity, efficiency and leadership. Honorable mention awards of $500 each will be conferred upon up to three managerial staff.

Professional Staff of the Year

This award is open to staff members classified in the Professional Job Role who receive a monthly paycheck. The top award of $1,500 will be conferred upon the professional staff member who demonstrates excellence in their work, contributes to a positive work environment, and is a strong team contributor (where appropriate). Nominees should exemplify professionalism in their careers, be engaged with appropriate local and national organizations in their fields, and uphold our values of respect, compassion, trust, integrity, and efficiency. Honorable mention awards of $500 will also be conferred upon up to three professional staff.

Support Staff of the Year

This award is open to staff members classified in the Professional Job Role who receive a bi-weekly paycheck. The top award of $1,500 will be conferred upon the support staff member who demonstrates excellence in their work, contributes to a positive work environment, and is mindful of his/her service to the mission of the Medical School. Nominees should be strong team contributors, who uphold our values of respect, compassion, trust, integrity, and efficiency. Honorable mention awards of $500 will also be conferred upon up to three support staff.

Nomination packet must include: A (1) one-page letter of nomination addressed to Dean Marschall S. Runge, M.D., Ph.D., describing the contributions and accomplishments that qualify the individual for nomination (Note: For letters longer than one page, only the first page will be considered); and three letters of support. Administrator of the Year, the letters must include at least one from outside of the nominee’s unit.

Nominations for the Administrator of the Year, Professional Staff of the Year and Support Staff of the Year awards can be made using the Medical School's Competition Space website. 

To check whether a title is in the Managerial or the Professional Job Roles, please visit the Career Family Navigator or contact your unit’s human resources representative for assistance.

Questions: Call Medical School's Human Resources Office at 734-615-3877 for questions about job classifications; or Amanda Thatcher at 734-763-5202 for questions about the awards.

Please note: Nominations are due Saturday, June 15, 2019.