Nominations are open for the Annual Â鶹´«Ã½ Awards of Excellence
Â鶹´«Ã½ University would not be the institution it is today without the contributions and dedication of its employees.
The celebrates the accomplishments of those who have made an outstanding impact on the university.
The university wishes to recognize employee behaviours that have a positive impact on the university’s academic mission, its students, and the community.
Do you know someone who makes an extra effort, raises the bar, and consistently contributes to the success of Â鶹´«Ã½ University?
Nominate that person or team for an Award of Excellence.
Categories:
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Award |
Team / individual |
Description |
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Rising Star
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Individual |
Recognizes an emerging leader (tenure of two years or less) who demonstrates a passion for their work, and who has made a significant impact on the university. |
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Ridgeback
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Individual |
Recognizes a true team player/ambassador for the university. They consistently demonstrate a sense of pride in being part of the university community, and contribute to making the university a great place to work and study. |
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Fiercely Â鶹´«Ã½ University
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Individual |
Recognizes a frontline staff member who consistently strives to support a culture of service excellence. By their actions, this individual motivates and inspires the people around them to excel in service to students and/or staff and faculty at the university. |
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U Make a Mark
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Individual or team |
Recognizes individuals or teams (two to 10 individuals) who have developed, revised and/or implemented a system, tool, process, initiative and/or program within their department, faculty or across the university that has positively impacted student success and/or the employee experience. |
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Community Collaborator
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Individual or team |
Recognizes individuals or teams (two to 10 individuals) who help build rewarding relationships with individuals and groups in the university, local community and/or beyond. |
Who can be nominated?
The awards are available to all full-time and limited-term Ontario Public Service Employees Union staff and University Works employees.
How to nominate a colleague
by Monday, February 10, 2025.
Awards will be presented at an appreciation event in May 2025.
