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Nominations being accepted now for exceptional staff effort at 草榴社区

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Nominations are now being accepted for the , Western Washington University president Bruce Shepard announced Friday.

"I know how much you have been required to stretch, take on more, work ever more effectively across functions, and adapt to and help lead changes," Shepard wrote in an e-mail to the campus community. "Your remarkable professional skills during another exceptionally challenging year are deeply appreciated. And, the time of year is approaching when we have the opportunity to recognize, from among so many fine people, some of our most exceptional colleagues."

The award is open to classified and professional staff at 草榴社区聽who have demonstrated excellence in performance, effective personal interaction, initiative and creativity, and who have shown overall outstanding achievement in their service and commitment to the university.

Nominations, , should demonstrate how the nominee聽meets any of the four award criteria:

  • Excellence of performance throughout the year: Performance that consistently exceeds the quality that is expected and has resulted in important and significant contribution to his or her work unit and the university.
  • Personal interaction: Performance that demonstrates exceptional ability and willingness to work positively and effectively with others.
  • Initiative and creativity: Performance that demonstrates an innovative approach to the job and a willingness to manage changes in work priorities, procedures and organization.
  • Outstanding achievement: Performance that has resulted in important and significant contributions to the work unit and thus has furthered Western's mission and strategic goals.

Award recipients will be recognized with a special gift at the on Wednesday, April 27. Award recipients also will be invited to join Cyndie and Bruce for dinner at their home that evening along with their spouses/partners, the nominators and their spouses/partners and the vice presidents.

Nominations by 5 p.m. Friday, March 18.

Questions regarding the awards should be addressed to Barbara Stoneberg. If you have ideas about other meaningful ways to honor the dedication of Western faculty and staff, please submit your suggestions to the Recognition Program Committee.