College of Arts and Sciences

Staff Excellence Award

About

In an effort to express our appreciation for the outstanding contributions the staff of the College of Arts and Sciences at Western Michigan University perform, provides awards to recognize staff members who have a demonstrated record of exceptional work in support of the college.

Award winners receive a plaque/award and will be honored at the college faculty and staff award ceremony held during the spring semester. In addition, award winners receive $1,000, which processed as incentive pay to the staff member.

Deadline for Nominations

Nominations are due February 15 of every academic year while funds are available.

2021 Recipient | Kayla Mitchell

Arts and Sciences Advising

2021 Recipient | Kourtney Bakaylar

Psychology

Nominee Eligibility

All clerical, technical, professional and administrative staff currently serving in the College of Arts and Sciences who have completed at least one year of service to the college are eligible for this award, unless the staff member has received the Staff Excellence award within the last five years.

Criteria for Award Selection

An accumulated record of exemplary achievement as a staff member in the College of Arts and Sciences at Western Michigan University.
A single act of service, project or event, except under rare circumstances, is insufficient to be selected for this award.

Required Nomination Materials

Complete the above nomination webform
A brief statement from the nominator detailing how the nominee has demonstrated excellence in the performance of their duties.
Nominations may also include statements of support from staff colleagues, supervisors, students or others familiar with the staff member’s accomplishments.

Any supporting documents which demonstrate the nominee’s exemplary work as a staff member in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Submit a Nomination

First Name (required)

Last Name (required)

Nominee Email (required)

Department Address (required)

Nominator Statement (required)

One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: txt, pdf, doc, ppt.

Supporting Letter #1 (required)

One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: txt, pdf, doc, ppt.

Supporting letter #2

One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: txt, pdf, doc, ppt.

Supplemental Materials

One file only.
2 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, jpeg, png, txt, pdf, doc, ppt.

Nominator's Name (required)

Nominator's Email (required)

Questions

Please do not hesitate to contact the College of Arts and Sciences dean's office with any questions or concerns.