Call for nominations for Administrative Staff Awards

Dear Chairs, Directors and Colleagues:

I would like to draw your attention to the call for nominations for administrative staff awards recently announced in the November Engineering Newsletter. As in previous years, there are five awards for which all administrative staff are eligible: Agnes Kaneko Award; the Emerging Leader Award; the Influential Leader Award; Innovation Award; and Quality of Student Experience (Graduate and Undergraduate). The deadline for receipt of nominations is January 31st, 2012, as per the detailed description attached.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Carolyn Farrell, Director, Awards and Honours.

Regards

Barbara

Barbara McCann| Faculty Registrar
Faculty of Applied Science + Engineering | University of Toronto
Mailing Address: 35 St. George Street | Toronto | Ontario | M5S 1A4
Office Location: 35 St. George Street , Room 157
mccann@ecf.utoronto.ca | www.engineering.utoronto.ca
Tel 416.978.5894| Fax 416.978-1866

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November 2011

Administrative Staff Awards Program


CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: DEADLINE JANUARY 31st, 2012

We are now accepting nominations for all five of the Staff Awards noted below. Nomination packages are to be submitted to:

Carolyn Farrell
Director, Awards and Honours
Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
35 St. George Street, Room 154
978-8666
carolyn.farrell@utoronto.ca

Electronic submissions (as pdfs) are encouraged.

*Previously unsuccessful nomination packages may be resubmitted with the simple addition of an updated nomination letter. Dated material from the original submission that is still relevant can be resubmitted as is (without updating.) Any new material may be added to the package at the discretion of the nominator. Resubmission of strong files is encouraged.

*Self nominations are accepted for all awards. Those planning to self-nominate are encouraged to contact Carolyn Farrell, Director, Awards and Honours, for advice on preparing a nomination package (contact information above).


Name: Agnes Kaneko Citizenship Award

Eligibility: Appointed Staff. Individuals only.

Nominations: Anyone can nominate. Self nominations also accepted.

Nomination Package: Letter from the nominator. At least two letters of support from people in a position to evaluate the nominee’s contributions. CV. Additional letters from colleagues that address the criteria and the impact the nominee has had on them will enhance the nomination.

Selection Committee: The Staff Awards Committee.

Prize Awarded: $500 and a commemorative award.

Criteria:
Recognizes excellent Faculty citizens; staff who have served the Faculty with distinction and made contributions to the Faculty’s mission above and beyond their job description, over a long period of time (minimum 10 years). The nominees should be held in high regard by their colleagues, be viewed as a role model to other staff, and/or contribute to a positive and inclusive working environment.

 

Name: Emerging Leader

Eligibility: Appointed Staff. Individuals only.

Nominations: Anyone can nominate. Self nominations also accepted.

Nomination Package: CV. Letter from the nominator. At least two letters of support from people in a position to evaluate the nominee’s contributions.

Selection Committee: Will include as a minimum: a member of the Staff Awards Committee, a previous winner, and a member of Chairs and Directors/Senior Administrative Management.

Prize Awarded: $500 and a commemorative award.

Criteria: Will mirror criteria for the Emerging Leaders Chancellor’s Award, including:
• Impacts their workplace by continually improving business processes to better serve the Faculty’s and the University’s mission
• Leads by example in their “above and beyond” dedication to the Faculty’s mission
• Demonstrates a commitment to a culture of inclusivity and diversity
• Is held in high regard by faculty, staff and/or students
• Displays an ongoing commitment to the Faculty and the University through outstanding service outside the nominee’s job requirements
• Demonstrates significant potential to assume a more senior leadership role in the Faculty
• As a guideline: has been working in the Faculty for less than 10 years


Name: Influential Leader

Eligibility: Appointed Staff. Individuals only.

Nominations: Anyone can nominate. Self nominations also accepted.

Nomination Package: CV. Letter from the nominator. At least two letters of support from people in a position to evaluate the nominee’s contributions.

Selection Committee: Will include as a minimum: a member of the Staff Awards Committee, a previous winner, and a member of Chairs and Directors/Senior Administrative Management.

Prize Awarded: $500 and a commemorative award.

Criteria: Will mirror criteria for the Influential Leader Chancellor’s Award, including:
• Demonstrates exemplary support for the Faculty’s education and research endeavours
• Leads by example in their “above and beyond” dedication to the Faculty’s mission
• Is held in high regard by faculty, staff and students
• Communicates a vision and commitment to new initiatives and continually contributes to the improvement of business processes within the Faculty
• Promotes a culture of inclusivity and diversity within the Faculty
• Has made significant sustained contributions to the Faculty
• Inspires others to realize their potential
• As a guideline: has been working in the Faculty for more than 10 years

 

Name: Innovation Award

Eligibility: Appointed Staff. Individuals or teams

Nominations: Anyone can nominate. Self nominations also accepted.

Nomination Package: Letter from the nominator. At least two letters of support from people in a position to evaluate the impact of the innovation. Detailed description of the innovation (maximum 2 pages).

Selection Committee: Will include as a minimum: a member of the Staff Awards Committee, a previous winner, and a third member. One member must be in a position to evaluate any candidates who have been nominated for research innovation.

Prize Awarded: $500 and a commemorative award. (Teams share the $500)

Criteria:
Recognizes staff who, individually or as a team, during the past three years, have developed an innovative new method, technology or system to improve on current practice; made innovative improvements to an existing technology or system; or created an innovative solution to a problem. The innovation may have enhanced research, teaching, administration, or any aspect of the Faculty’s business. This award is given in recognition of a specific innovation and the nomination package must provide details of the item/process that has been implemented or improved.


Name: Quality of Student Experience Award (Graduate and Undergraduate)

Eligibility: Appointed Staff. Individuals or teams

Nominations: Anyone can nominate. Self nominations also accepted.

Nomination Package: Letter from the nominator, which includes a detailed description of the nominee’s achievements and contributions. At least two letters of support from people in a position to evaluate the nominee’s contributions.

Selection Committee: Will include as a minimum: a member of the Staff Awards Committee, a representative of Eng Soc, and a graduate student.

Prize Awarded: $500 and a commemorative award. (Teams share the $500)

Criteria:
Recognizes staff who, working either directly with students or behind the scenes, have made significant improvements to the quality of student experience in the Faculty. This applies to both the graduate and undergraduate student experience. This can recognize the creation or improvement of services for the students, or simply a record of excellent student service. Successful candidates will meet at least some of the following criteria:
• Ensure that every student has the best possible experience in the Faculty
• Enhances the feeling of community for the students and enhances services in response to student’s diverse needs
• Improves communications with students and/or student access to important information
• Responds to students unique needs and challenges and ensures access to all available institutional support and learning communities.