Call for nominations for Administrative Staff Awards

Administrative Staff Awards Program


CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: DEADLINE FEBRUARY 1st, 2013

We are now accepting nominations for the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering’s Staff Awards. Nomination packages should 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 addition of an updated nomination letter. Material from the original submission that is still relevant can be resubmitted without updating. New material may be added 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.
 Departments and divisions are encouraged to submit one nomination per award.

Information on last year’s Staff Awards winners can be found here:
http://www.engineering.utoronto.ca/About/Engineering_in_the_News/Faculty_Honours_Five_Engineering_Staff_Members.htm?DateTime=634704448200000000&PageMode=View
Name: Agnes Kaneko Citizenship Award
Eligibility: Appointed Staff. Individuals only.
Nominations: Anyone can nominate. Self nominations also accepted.
Nomination Package:
• The nominee’s CV.
• Letter from the nominator, which details the nominee’s achievements and contributions and explains how they go “above and beyond” in their job performance.
• At least two letters of support from people in a position to evaluate the nominee’s contributions, which address the criteria and the nominee’s impact (to a maximum of five support letters).

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: Harpreet Dhaliwal Emerging Leader Award

This award has been renamed in honour of Harpreet Dhaliwal, who received the Emerging Leader Award last year and embodied the leadership, dedication and commitment to the Faculty’s mission which this award seeks to recognize.

Eligibility: Appointed Staff. Individuals only.
Nominations: Anyone can nominate. Self nominations also accepted.
Nomination Package:
• The nominee’s CV.
• Letter from the nominator, which details the nominee’s achievements and contributions and explains how they go “above and beyond” in their job performance.
• At least two letters of support from people in a position to evaluate the nominee’s contributions, which address the criteria and the nominee’s impact (to a maximum of five support letters).

Prize Awarded: $500 and a commemorative award.

Criteria:

• 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 Award
Eligibility: Appointed Staff. Individuals only.
Nominations: Anyone can nominate. Self nominations also accepted.
Nomination Package:
• The nominee’s CV.
• Letter from the nominator, which details the nominee’s achievements and contributions and explains how they go “above and beyond” in their job performance.
• At least two letters of support from people in a position to evaluate the nominee’s contributions, which address the criteria and the nominee’s impact (to a maximum of five support letters).

Prize Awarded: $500 and a commemorative award.

Criteria:

• 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 (to a maximum of five support letters).
• Detailed description of the innovation (maximum 2 pages).

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

Criteria:

Recognizes staff who, 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 (which need not be technical) may have enhanced research, teaching, administration, or any aspect of the Faculty’s business.

This award is given in recognition of a specific innovation. It will be assessed using the same criteria as the University’s Excellence Through Innovation Awards, namely Transferability, Impact on Quality, Impact on Productivity and Transformative Value.

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:
• The nominee’s CV.
• Letter from the nominator, which details the nominee’s achievements and contributions and explains how they go “above and beyond” in their job performance.
• At least two letters of support from people in a position to evaluate the nominee’s contributions, which address the criteria and the nominee’s impact (to a maximum of five support letters).

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:

• Ensures 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.