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University Staff Excellence in Performance Award

The University Staff Excellence in Performance Award is presented annually to a member of university staff who, in the opinion of colleagues, excels in performance and service to the University. The UW-Eau Claire Foundation presents $1500 to the recipient.

Nomination Process

Who Can Submit Nominations

Any member of the academic staff, administration, university staff, faculty, or student body may nominate a permanent full- or part-time (50% or more) member of the university staff for the award. Previously submitted materials may be reviewed and updated by their nominators for reconsideration.

How To Nominate

Your nomination(s) should be forwarded to the University Staff Excellence in Performance committee, Chancellor’s Office, 204 Schofield Hall. Nomination materials become confidential and are not returnable. Additional information about the award is available from members of the University Staff Excellence in Performance committee.

Criteria For The Award

Excellence in overall job performance is the primary criterion for the award. The term “performance” in this context is defined to include:

  • Achievements - Candidates who have by way of their day-to-day activities effected special accomplishments that have demonstrated positive benefits or support for the University and its members as well as significant contributions to the goals and objectives of their work units.
  • Professionalism - Candidates who have regularly exemplified professionalism in their working relationships and contacts within and outside of the University community.
  • Service may enhance a nomination but is not a requirement. Nominators should note that “service” encompasses activities where candidates represent and promote the university in a positive manner. More importantly, candidates should possess a positive and supportive attitude toward the entire University community and general public in the administration of their daily duties. Evidence of dedication, responsibility, leadership, and dependability heightens a candidate’s qualification.

List of Recipients

The performance award is presented annually to a member of university staff who, in the opinion of colleagues, excels in performance and service to the University. The UW-Eau Claire Foundation presents $1500 to the recipient.

2020 Kimberly Reed Intercultural Immersions Office
2019 Jack Connell Facilities
2018 Jay Dobson University Police
2017 Joanne Erickson English
2016 Greg Rineck Learning and Technology Services
2015 Janice Henderson Custodial Services
2014 Jane Brownell Admissions
2013 Diane Bilderback Dean of Students Office
2012 Mark Larson Facilities Management
2011 Sarah Forcier Advising & New Student Initiatives
2010 Wanda L. Schulner Graduate Studies/Academic Affairs
2009 Nancy J. Hendricks Athletics
2008 Marjorie Frankenberger Records and Registration
2007 Pamela Scheible Records & Registration
2006 Venerian Vance Admissions
2005 Christopher Kirchman University Police
2004 Patricia Burbach Nursing
2003 Sue Ann Warden Records & Registration
2002 Linda Bobo CNS
2001 Mary G. Hayden Library
2000 Shelli Manning Housing & Residence Life
1999 Steven Slind Business Services
1998 Sandra Kressin Facilities Management
1997 Donna Weber Personnel Services
1996 David Oliver Housing & Residence Life
1995 Robin Leary University Advancement
1994 Fay Bobb International Education
1993 Marian Ritiland CNS
1992 Carol Duffenbach Controller's Office
1991 Arther Gulig Communication/Theatre Arts
1990 Sharon Heller Voice Communications
1989 Cheri Weise Admissions
1988 Otis Franke Facilities Planning
1987 Ruby Johnson Health Services
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