Achievement Award Programs
Board of Regents Staff Excellence
Focus: Accomplishments that have significantly benefited the University, brought honor or recognition to the University and had a significant positive impact on the State of Iowa.
Eligible Recipient: Merit Exempt/Confidential (MSEC) and P&S Exempt (Permanent appointment, 50% time or greater)
Population/Frequency: Campus-wide/Awarded Annually; May deadline
Initiated by: Faculty or Staff Member
Procedure: Nominations submitted to Staff Council, selected by the Selection Committee (appointed by Staff Council Awards Committee)
David J Skorton Award for Staff Excellence in Service
Focus: Given to individuals who have made contributions and shown exceptional imagination and dedication to improving the University community. Must include activities of high quality in staff governance, committee work, policy improvement, program creation, etc. outside of normal job duties.
Eligible Recipient: Merit Exempt/Confidential (MSEC) and P&S Exempt (Permanent appointment, 50% time or greater)
Population/Frequency: Campus-wide/Awarded Annually; May deadline
Initiated by: Faculty or Staff Member
Procedure: Nominations submitted to Staff Council, selected by the Selection Committee (appointed by Staff Council Awards Committee)
Presidential Thank You
Focus: Recognition from President Mason to staff who have achieved an honor, award or publication that contributes to the University of Iowa mission.
Eligible Recipient: Merit, Merit Exempt/Confidential (MSEC) and Professional & Scientific (P&S) including those covered by collective bargaining (Permanent appointment, 50% time or greater)
Population/Frequency: Campus-wide/Awarded Quarterly
Initiated by: HR Senior Leadership
Procedure: Applications are submitted to Sue Buckley's office (Health Care HR collects for UI Health Care) for consideration
University of Iowa Outstanding Staff
Focus: Recognizes current UI staff who have made outstanding accomplishments and contributions that benefited or brought honor/recognition to the University.
Eligible Recipient: Merit, Merit Exempt/Confidential (MSEC) and Professional & Scientific (P&S) including those covered by collective bargaining (Permanent appointment, 50% time or greater)
Population/Frequency: Campus-wide/Awarded Annually; May deadline
Initiated by: Faculty or Staff Member
Procedure: Nominations submitted to Staff Council, selected by the Selection Committee (appointed by Staff Council Awards Committee)
Website: University of Iowa Staff Council Awards
Page last updated April 2013
Questions? Email Candace Peters or call 335-2260.