Purpose:

To recognize and reward staff for exemplary service to the University and/or to the community.

Scope of Concern:

1. Administer andmanage awards that recognize staff contributions, including:
   1. David J. Skorton Staff Excellence Award for Public Service
   2. UI Outstanding Staff Award
   3. Board of Regents Staff Excellence Award.
   4. Richard E. Gibson Award for Merit Staff 
   5. Welcoming and Respectful Workplace Staff Award
2. Call for nominations for the awards in the fall of each year. The call for 2024 nominations will open on Monday, November 11th, 2024, and close on Friday, January 10th, 2025. Nominations open the second Monday of November and close the second Friday of January each year. CLICK HERE for the nomination form. Please reach out to the committee co-chairs with questions. 
3. Review submissions in terms of requirements.
4. Convene a Selections Committee to evaluate and determine the awards for nominated staff, to include Council Past President and Council Awards Committee chair(s)
5. Submit winner information to the Office of the President for recognition at Institutional Awards Ceremony.
6. Notify nominators, recipients and other nominees.
7. Notify Council, Office of the President, University organizations, Office of Strategic Communication, and other appropriate media.
8. Report activities to the Council.

For questions, please reach out to staffawards@uiowa.edu.

Chair: 

Hilary Jensen