Human Resource Services


Nomination Form

The 2012 Superior Accomplishment Awards nomination period runs from September 12 through October 31, 2011. Click on the link in the box at right to download a nomination form today!

This program recognizes staff members who contribute outstanding and meritorious service, efficiency and/or economy, or to the quality of life provided to students and employees. Recognition by one’s peers is the highest point of achievement. Division-level award recipients receive cash awards of $200 each, then compete for university-level awards, which offer eight $1,000 and six $2,000 cash awards.

Award Categories

Determine the award category for your nominee by using the Master Listing of Classification Titles and Award Categories.

Nomination Process

Nominations for Superior Accomplishment Awards includes input from several sources that are reviewed by a selection committee composed of university employees. Nominations for the 2012 awards are due October 31, 2011.

  1. The first step is to complete the nomination form and forward it to your division award committee chairperson. Need help with the nomination form? Here are some important things to consider.
  2. Nominations should be based upon outstanding contributions to the university community during the past academic year (August 1 - July 31).
  3. Please submit only one nomination form per nominee from your department. Letters of support for your nominee are encouraged but are not necessary.
  4. Nominations should be endorsed by the nominee's supervisor; however, if the supervisor of record is not known, the nomination form may be submitted without such endorsement and the divisional committee will attempt to obtain same.
  5. Based on the nomination, letters of support, and supervisory endorsement, your divisional committee will select award winners in each of the various employee award categories.
  6. The nomination package for each divisional award winner then is forwarded to the university award committee for evaluation. The university committee selects a university-wide award winner in each employee award category.

 

Selection Criteria

The following criteria apply at both levels of awards for the period covering the previous academic year (August 1 - July 31).

Eligibility
All Academic Personnel, TEAMS employees, and USPS staff members, except those at the department chair or director level and above, are eligible to participate. OPS employees are not eligible. If an employee receives a divisional or University Superior Accomplishment Award, he or she will not be eligible for another divisional or University award in the same category until one year has passed.

Length of Service
All nominees must have been employed by the University for a minimum of one full year prior to the end of the application deadline for the divisional selection process. For academic personnel, the full-year employment period is two academic semesters.

Full-Time Equivalency (FTE)
All nominees must have been appointed on a minimum 75 percent or 3/4 work-time basis as a UF hourly/salaried employee (including UFF) for the full academic year under consideration.

Performance
Nominees shall have accomplished noteworthy performance and have made a positive impact on the overall goals and objectives of the department. The committee will consider the following:

For Community Service Award:

Nominees should have shown that they are providing assistance to a local community of University project that had a positive impact on individuals.

For Diversity & Inclusion Award

To recognize an employee who demonstrates exemplary conduct that fosters full participation by diverse faculty, students and staff, creates a climate of inclusion on campus or in the community, and promotes diversity to enhance educational, research or other work outcomes. 

Division Chairs

DIVISION 1 – All departments, divisions, and units under the Office of the President, the Office of the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, the Office of Research and Graduate Programs, the Office of the General Counsel, the Vice President of Human Resources, the Office of the Vice President and CFO, the Office of the Vice President and CIO, and the Office of University Relations as well as all UF departments, divisions, and units under the Vice President for Development and Alumni Affairs (UFF)
Contact: Melissa Orth, 111 Tigert Hall, P.O. Box 113157, 392-4574, Fax 846-3124, maorth@ufl.edu

DIVISION 3 – All schools, colleges, departments, and units under the Office of the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Contact: Susan Ciccarone, 3219 Turlington Hall, Box 117330, 392-0266 x 224, Fax 392-6568, susancic@ufl.edu

DIVISION 4 – All schools, departments, and units under the Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources (IFAS)
Contact: Kay Ahrens, 2001 McCarty Hall, P.O. Box 110270, 392-1961, Fax 392-8988, kahrens@ufl.edu

DIVISION 5 – All colleges, departments, and units under the Senior Vice President for Health Affairs (Health Science Center to include Vet Med)
Contact: Beth Miller, 1600 SW Archer Rd, Rm M-120H, P.O. Box 100284, 273-7545, Fax 392-8554, milleb@ufl.edu

DIVISION 6 – All departments and units under the Vice President for Student Affairs
Contact: Myra Morgan, 155 Tigert Hall, P.O. Box 113250, 392-1265 x267, Fax 392-7301, myram@ufl.edu

DIVISION 7 – All departments, divisions, and units under the Vice President for Business Affairs
Contact: Fred Gratto, Bldg 809 PPD, P.O. Box 117745, 392-1148, Fax 392-3044, fgratto@ufl.edu

University Committee Chair – Kevin L. Clarke, Employee Relations, Office of Human Resources, P.O. Box 110281, 392-4777, kevin-clarke@ufl.edu.

Past Winners

2012
2011
2010
2009
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2007
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2005
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2003
2002
2001

 

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