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Emerging Leader Award

The Emerging Leader Award recognizes a new A/P staff member whose professional performance has shown tremendous promise for and commitment to the University community.

The winner of this award will receive a $500 one-time cash award.

Application Process

For full consideration, complete the nomination form and upload a written nomination detailing the criteria below. One additional letter of support outlining a detailed account of the staff member’s contributions is required. Letters of recommendation may be requested from individuals inside and/or outside the University. Letter can be attached via the online form or emailed to Chelley Jackson. Nominations for 2021 will be accepted from October 11, 2021, through November 12, 2021.

Criteria

  • A/P staff member
  • Employed at University for more than 1 year but less than 5 years
  • Shows outstanding professional performance toward a University goal or project
  • Involved in leadership activities within the University and/or local community
  • Demonstrates evidence of cross unit/division collaboration outside the normal scope of the employee's job responsibilities

Previous Recipients

  • 2021

    Amy Dennison, Lauren Hardy

  • 2020

    Jenna Koons, Emily McMahon

  • 2019

    Wilma Bates, Rachel Kobus

  • 2018

    Katherine Birdsall, Yimin Wang

  • 2017

    Colleen Rice

  • 2016

    Nathan Carpenter, Amy Oberts

  • 2015

    LB Lyons

  • 2014

    Matthew Murray

  • 2013

    Kari Murphy

  • 2012

    Tracy Wehrle

  • 2011

    Lindsay Vahl

  • 2010

    Enid Cardinal

  • 2009

    Pat Walsh

  • 2008

    Jamie Sennett