Nominations for 2016 UW Staff Awards Open Until Feb. 29

The University of Wyoming Staff Senate seeks nominations for the awards to be presented during its 2016 Staff Recognition Day.

The deadline for nominations is Monday, Feb. 29. Nomination forms for each award and the value of prizes can be found at www.uwyo.edu/staffsenate/recognition/awards/. 

Staff senators emphasize that many of the awards offer $1,000 or more to the recipients. All award winners will be honored at Staff Recognition Day, Tuesday, April 5, at the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center.

“We encourage you to take a few minutes to identify deserving staff members for their efforts toward excellence in the workplace,” says Arron Sullivent, Staff Senate president. “Peer recognition is an important factor in boosting job satisfaction, productivity and overall morale, so please take advantage of this opportunity.”

Award categories include:

-- Employee of the Quarter Award;

-- Employee of the Year Award;

-- E.G. Meyer Family Award;

-- Jodi K. Humphrey Inspirational Staff Award;

-- Staff Incentive Award;

-- Unsung Hero Full & Part Time Award;

-- Off-Campus Award;

-- Pete Simpson Golden Gloves Award;

-- Skilled Crafts Award;

-- Skilled Services/Maintenance Award;

-- Friends of UW Award;

-- Sponsors of UW Award.