Board of Regents Kudos Award

Nomination Form (PDF*)

Purpose:

The Board of Regents at its meetings recognizes full-time employees from each of the four campuses for outstanding service to the University of Nebraska. IANR submits a recipient for the Kudos Award on a rotating basis determined by the Office of University Communications.

The intent of IANR is to select for Board recognition outstanding, full-time IANR employees who are considered best among the best.

Kudos Award nomination criteria

1. Past recipient of IANR Outstanding Employee Award – full-time office/service or full-time managerial/professional. (See Past Recipients list.)
2. Consistently demonstrates high-quality performance.
3. Recognized as an exemplary employee (explain).
4. Projects a commitment toward excellence in the quality of daily work in which the individual is engaged (cite specific examples).
5. Inspires "teamwork attitude" (cite specific examples).
6. Contributes to high-staff morale and uses sound judgment in the exercise of duties (cite specific examples).
7. The completed package of nomination materials includes a minimum of 3 letters of support, completed PDF nomination form, and copy of current position description.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE COPY OF EMPLOYEE’S CURRENT POSITION DESCRIPTION

Kudos Award selection process

• Nominations for the Kudos Award may be made by anyone; however, the nomination must be made through and approved by the unit administrator.
• Submit nomination forms and letters of support to the nominee's unit administrator.
• Administrator is to electronically forward materials, including nominee's position description, to the NU Vice President/IANR Vice Chancellor's office in care of Zaneta Hahn.
• Each nomination is reviewed by the IANR Kudos Award Committee. A call for nominations will be sent out based on dates established by the Office of University Communications.
• Contact Zaneta Hahn for questions regarding the nomination process, required form or supporting materials.

Kudos Award

• Each recipient will be awarded $150, a letter from the NU Vice President/IANR Vice Chancellor, and a certificate from the Board of Regents. Due date for nominations is August 2, 2012.
  

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Exemplary Service Award

Nomination Form (PDF*)

Purpose:

IANR recognizes employees for continued outstanding service to the University of Nebraska.

The intent of IANR is to select outstanding IANR employees who have maintained a high level of service and are considered exemplary.

Exemplary Service Award nomination criteria

1. Past Kudos recipient. Eligibility for the award begins 5 years after the Kudos award has been received. (See Past Recipients list.)
2. Consistently demonstrates high-quality performance.
3. Recognized as an exemplary employee (explain).
4. Projects a commitment toward excellence in the quality of daily work in which the individual is engaged (cite specific examples).
5. Inspires “teamwork attitude” (cite specific examples).
6. Contributes to high-staff morale and uses sound judgment in the exercise of duties (cite specific examples).
7. The completed package of nomination materials includes a minimum of 3 letters of support, completed PDF nomination form, and copy of current position description.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO INCLUDE COPY OF EMPLOYEE’S CURRENT POSITION DESCRIPTION

 Exemplary Service Award selection process

• Nominations for the Exemplary Service Award may be made by anyone; however, the nomination must be made through and approved by the unit administrator.
• Submit nomination form and 3 letters of support to the nominee's unit administrator.
• Administrator is to electronically forward materials, including nominee's current position description, to the NU Vice President/IANR Vice Chancellor’s Office in care of Zaneta Hahn.
• Each nomination is reviewed by the Kudos/Exemplary Service Award Committee. The Committee recommends up to 2 individuals annually to the NU Vice President/IANR Vice Chancellor.
• Contact Zaneta Hahn for questions regarding the nomination process, required form or supporting materials.

Exemplary Service Award

• The award will be presented in April. (Up to 2 awards can be given each year.) Due date for nominations is January 9, 2012.
   
• Each recipient will be awarded $1,000 ($500 will be provided by the NU Vice President/IANR Vice Chancellor and $500 will be the responsibility of the recipient’s unit), a letter from the NU Vice President/IANR Vice Chancellor, and a plaque.