The Provost's Committee for Staff is proud to announce the recipients of this year's awards. The Outstanding Staff Award nominations review resulted in three very deserving recipients in this category. They are (in alphabetical order): Juan Escarsega (UNM PPD), Lisa Stewart (School of Architecture and Planning), and Jim Todd (Recreational Services).
There were a surprising number of nominations for the workgroup recognition this year; however, one group came out on top. The School of Architecture and Planning Custodial Team: Maria Bolivar and Irma Ponce. Ms. Bolivar and Ms. Ponce ensure that the School of Architecture and Planning is a thing of beauty every day and have proven to be worthy of special recognition.
All recipients were honored at a ceremony on April 29, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. at the University House (1901 Roma NE). This year's scholarship recipients will also be recognized. Congratulations go out to the recipients and ALL our nominees. Thank you and continue your outstanding work!
Each spring semester of the academic year, the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs presents an annual award to outstanding individual staff and also a workgroup of the University of New Mexico who have provided extraordinary service.
A regular current, non-faculty staff person or workgroup who has provided extraordinary service to the Provost's units. Previously nominated staff or workgroups may be nominated again, provided the nominee(s) is/are not a past recipient of the award. Current Provost's Committee for Staff members are not eligible for the award.
Nominee or workgroup should demonstrate extraordinary achievement in one or more of the following areas: Provide extraordinary service to UNM or the community Exemplify University values (excellence; integrity & professionalism; diversity within the academic community; creativity & initiative; academic freedom; and access & student success) in an exceptional manner Contribute substantially to significant team or department accomplishments
Members of the Provost's Committee for Staff will screen all nominees. The list of individuals and the workgroup is then forwarded to the Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs for approval.
A certificate and a monetary award will be presented to the individual staff selected. Certificates will be presented to the workgroup selected. A permanent plaque, listing the winners, will be on display in Scholes Hall. In addition, donated UNM & community gift items will be presented to the winners. The Provost's Committee for Staff and the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs will present the awards during the annual Outstanding Staff and Workgroup Award Presentation Ceremony held during the Spring Semester.
View the photos of the event!