ELIGIBILITY
Staff Compensation System, AFSCME, MSEA and POA employees.
NUMBER OF AWARDS Up to 15 awards in each of 2 semiannual competitions with Fall
nominations due October 31 and Spring nominations due February 28. From the pool of semiannual awardees,
4 annual awards will be selected in June. Additional information supporting annual award candidates due May 31.
NATURE OF AWARDS
Semiannual, $300 (before taxes) and certificate. Annual, $1,200 (before taxes) and plaque.
PUBLICITY OF AWARD PROGRAM
Website, Western News, Brochure/Postcard, Email.
ORIGIN OF NOMINATIONS
Entire University community including staff, faculty and students.
CRITERIA
Candidates shall meet all job expectations and demonstrate dedication to outstanding service.
The following examples, while not all inclusive, can be used as a guide:
- projecting a positive attitude and/or promoting a positive image of the University
- providing outstanding customer service
- finding innovative solutions to problems
- volunteering to serve on University committees
- finding ways to cut costs, eliminate waste and save time and/or money
- other examples of service over and above normal job responsibilities
NOMINATION FORM
Email, letters, or form with continuous year round availability on website which also lists
prior awardees.
ADMINISTRATION/SELECTION
Human Resources to collect forms, organize to preserve anonymity, and disseminate to review
committee members.
REVIEW COMMITTEE
Two representatives each from exempt, nonexempt and AFSCME, one representative each from POA
and MSEA. Committee to elect a Chair and Secretary. Facilitated by HR.
AWARDS NOTIFICATION
Review committee members call awardees and notify group presidents. HR prepares award payments, letters and certificates. Copies of award letters go to supervisors and employee files.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Two semiannual university-wide receptions, annual awardees honored at WMU Academic Convocation and pictures displayed
in Seibert Administration Building, Western News, Western Herald.
REPEAT AWARD WINNERS
Eligible for award more than once but limited to one award per academic year.
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