President's Employee of the Year Award

The President’s Employee of the Year Award will be presented to one system administration employee in recognition and appreciation of exceptional job performance.

An award of $1,000 (subject to payroll taxes) will be presented to the chosen employee at a recognition reception hosted by System Staff Council.

Eligibility

All system administration classified or university staff employees, who have been employed with the university for a minimum of a year, may be nominated for the award. (Temporary employees, student workers, university officers, and staff council nomination committee members are ineligible for this award.) Nominations are accepted from fellow staff, faculty or students who have first-hand knowledge of the nominee's performance.

Letters of Nomination

1. Provide a letter of nomination with specific examples of each of the criteria listed below.
2. The nominee’s supervisor and department head must provide written approval of the nomination by signing the nomination letter (digital signature or email is sufficient).
3. Two additional letters of support from any CU employee or student (optional).

The nomination packet (nomination letter and supporting letters combined) should not exceed six pages. Refer to the rubric for further information. Please refer to the examples of a strong nomination letter and a weak nomination letter. (Note: These letters are meant as an example ONLY.)

Criteria

Performance: Completion of work tasks that exceed expectations in the following criteria areas.

• Competence
• Commitment
• Consistency in meeting deadlines

Customer Service: Delivery of customer service that exceeds expectations in the following criteria areas.

• Willingness to assist
• Attitude in assistance
• Ability to communicate successfully with individuals from different backgrounds, etc.

Teamwork: Contributing towards a common goal and optimizing the skills and knowledge of all individuals in ways that exceed expectations in the following criteria areas.

• Collaboration
• Cooperation
• Communication

Leadership/Initiative: Readiness and ability to initiate action to achieve goals, demonstrating authenticity, engagement, vision, imagination, and valuation of colleagues/institution.

• Creativity
• Direction