Nominations are now being accepted for a new staff recognition program modeled after the Provost’s Awards, which acknowledge faculty. Nominations will be accepted through March 20 and winners will be announced and honored at STAR Day on May 21.

Nomination Process — Any faculty member, administrator or staff may nominate any current state or auxiliary full time employee. Nominations must be submitted online by 5 p.m. March 20 and must include a statement detailing how the nominee meets each of the criteria.

Awards — Awardees will be invited to a special appreciation luncheon with President Joseph I. Castro. In addition, awardees will be eligible for a $350 cash award (subject to appropriate payroll taxes) or $350 in professional development funds.

There will be five awards in the following categories:

• Principles of Community — Outstanding Staff
• Innovation Award
• Community Engagement
• Lifelong Learner
• Bulldog Spirit

Visit the Staff Awards page for more information.