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The Outstanding Classified Staff Award recognizes a single individual who exemplifies a positive and creative approach to problem-solving and innovation that significantly advances departmental goals and/or the university mission.

With the support of the president, the two classified staff unions on campus (WFSE and PSE) together select one of their members to receive this award, which is presented each year at opening convocation in the fall.

Nomination Process:

All nominations must be submitted via the on-line nomination form by 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5. Nominations may be made by any university faculty or staff member. Nominees must be a permanent classified staff member who has completed one year of service by the nomination due date.

The award recipient will be recognized at opening convocation on Friday, Sept. 16. He or she will be the second recipient of this award. , a grounds and nursery specialist.

Criteria:

To be considered, the individual must demonstrate contribution to the work unit, department, college or university that furthers the university’s mission and strategic goals through any of the following ways:

• Excellence in job performance that results in efficiencies
• Personal initiative and leadership that supports and builds a positive work environment
• Innovative approach to problem-solving that enables sustained improvement and/or
• Completed scholarly or creative work that contributes to Western’s learning community

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Question may be directed to WFSE president Brandon TaylorÌý´Ç°ù PSE president Susan Banton.

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