Of the Month Awards (OTMs)
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Of The Month awards, otherwise known as OTMs, allows students/advisors to recognize a program, student, RA, or staff member by simply writing about them.

OTMs need to be month specific for the person or the program written about.

At the school level, OTM winners will receive
a certificate and a coupon for a large Toppers pizza
and single Toppersticks, complimentary of NRHH.

OTMS are awarded on a school level and then sent to state and regional levels, where they will compete against schools from around Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region. If OTMs win at the regional level, they are sent to the national level.

Check out these great OTM examples:

If you still have questions, contact the NRHH Recognition Coordinator.

OTM Categories

General Categories	Nominees at UWEC
Advisor	Faculty Advisor for any Residence Life organization
Community	Any group of two or more people (living community, committees, etc.)
Exec. Board Member/NCC	Execs on Hall Councils, Student Organizations, National Communications Coordinator
Organization	Any Housing Organization
Resident Assistant	Any RA at UWEC
Spotlight	A nominee that doesn't fit into another category (custodial, professional and dining services staff, etc.)
Student	Any undergraduate student that does not fall into a specific category
First Year Experience	Any student in their first year that does not fall into a specific category

Program Categories
Community Service Program
Diversity Program
Educational Program
Social Program

There is also an OTM Category specific to UWEC: Front Desk Worker. Please nominate any outstanding Front Desk Worker for this category. This category will only be judged at the campus level

OTM Process at UW-Eau Claire

Nominating

1. Set up a personal account on the OTM database
You will receive an e-mail with account information in a few days. Fill in all information and then click Submit

2. After you've successfully made an account, go to the OTM database and submit your OTM in the appropriate category.

Selection Committee

Monthly, the OTM Selection Committee (NRHH members) reviews and awards any and all OTM's submitted during that month.

Members cast their votes, and winning OTMs move on to GLACURH (region) and WURHA (state) on the 10th of each month.

GLACURH and WURHA vote on all OTMs submitted by the end of the month, and announce the winners via e-mail.

Anyone is welcome to view the OTMs on the OTM database, using the "advanced search" option by name.

OTM Winners!

All OTM winners at the local level (on UWEC campus) receive a certificate or recognition, an OTM star door dec, and a coupon for a FREE 12" Toppers pizza and a single order of Toppersticks. Yum!!!

All nominees receive a congratulatory letter and a copy of their OTM,

All winning OTMs get announced at NRHH meetings.

Include in your OTM....

Advisor

How did the advisor impact the students they worked with this month?
What recognition did this advisor provide to their students?
How has the advisor contributed to their profession and/or their students?
What has the advisor done that is absolutely outstanding this month?

Community

What brings this group of people together?
What outstanding contributions did this community make to enhance the group and those around it?
How does the community stand out among the rest?

Front Desk Worker

How has the worker exceeded expectations set for the position?

Executive Board Members

Is this person from central residence hall governing body, NRHH or a specific hall government?
How has this individual recognized others?
What did this person do to go the extra mile in their duties and responsibilities?
How has this individual grown in and through their position on the executive board?

National Communications Coordinator

How were the NCC's responsibilities and duties exceeded this month? What extra mile did they go?
What outstanding contributions did the NCC make?
What impact did the NCC have on their fellow students or executive board members?
How did the NCC recognize individuals this month?

Organization

How did the organization impact the students and University during the month of nomination?
How are this month's activities above other months?
How did the organization recognize or contribute to student leadership on your campus during the month?

Resident Assistant

How does this person recognize others?
How has this person gone the extra mile in their responsibilities and duties this month?
What kind of impact does this person have on their residents, as well as others?
What other activities, organizations, committees, etc. does this individual participate in on campus?

Spotlight

Does this person/group fit only into this category? (if not, submit OTM under that category)
What outstanding contributions did this person/group provide to the residence halls this month?

Student / First Year Experience

What outstanding contributions has this student made during the month?
What impact have they made on the residence halls and the campus this month?
What organizations, committees, activities, etc. have they participated in on campus?
How does this individual recognize others?

Program

Did the program occur during this month?
Does the program fit into one of the purposes/descriptions: community service, educational, diversity, social?
What were the program's goals and how were they achieved?
What makes this program unique?
Did the program have a positive, lasting effect on those who attended?
How can the program be adapted on other campuses?

Of the Month Awards (OTMs) ______________________________