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Staff Achievement Awards Program

This is an annual opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate exceptional staff contributions to the success of the College . Information regarding eligibility, nomination, selection, notification, and winners can be found here.

Awards Criteria

College-Wide and Divisional Awards

Robin Sarris Outstanding Supervisor Award

# of Awards	1
# of Letters of Support/Recommendation	3-5
Provide information to show nominee(s) satisfies each of the following criteria for a given award.
Performance	Sustained strong performance by a supervisory employee
Years of Service	None
Award-Specific	Has important technical skills that help advise and enhance effectiveness of their team Is a good coach Communicates clear expectations to staff Actively supports staff career development Actively supports staff career development
Highlight at least two ways in which the nominee’s activities align with our LSA Values.

Outstanding Staff Team Award

# of Awards	1
# of Letters of Support/Recommendation	3-5
Provide information to show nominee(s) satisfies each of the following criteria for a given award.
Performance	Strong performance by two or more LSA employees
Years of Service	None
Award-Specific	Time-limited project Evidence of positive impact made by team's project
Highlight at least two ways in which the nominee’s activities align with our LSA Values.

Individual Staff Award for Contributions to LSA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

# of Awards	1
# of Letters of Support/Recommendation	3-5
Provide information to show nominee(s) satisfies each of the following criteria for a given award.
Performance	Sustained strong performance
Years of Service	None
Award-Specific	Recognizes sustained and/or particularly meaningful commitment to DEI work by an individual Contributions that are focused on or substantially benefit the LSA community DEI activities that align with and advance the Mission, Vision, and Values of LSA Work extends beyond (or is outside of) the nominee’s fundamental job description
Highlight at least two ways in which the nominee’s activities align with our LSA Values.

Staff Team Award for Contributions to LSA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

# of Awards	1
# of Letters of Support/Recommendation	3-5
Provide information to show nominee(s) satisfies each of the following criteria for a given award.
Performance	Sustained strong performance
Years of Service	None
Award-Specific	Recognizes sustained and/or particularly meaningful commitment to DEI work by a group or team.; and for work that extends beyond (or is outside of) the nominees’ fundamental job descriptions (i.e., for individuals whose primary role at LSA is not 50% or more Effort Certification in DEI or DEI-related activities) This award does not recognize excellence in the performance of any individual’s primary role, but values and recognizes invisible labor and service in the area of DEI that extends beyond the scope of the team’s primary job responsibilities Contributions that are focused on or substantially benefit the LSA community DEI activities that align with and advance the Mission, Vision, and Values of LSA Work that extends beyond (or is outside of) the nominees’ fundamental job description
Highlight at least two ways in which the nominee’s activities align with our LSA Values.

Kay Beattie Outstanding Individual Award (Divisional)

# of Awards	5
# of Letters of Support/Recommendation	3-5
Provide information to show nominee(s) satisfies each of the following criteria for a given award.
Performance	Sustained strong performance
Years of Service	> 3 years
Award-Specific	Pursues work with energy and drive Service-Focused
Highlight at least two ways in which the nominee’s activities align with our LSA Values.

Rising Star Award (Divisional)

# of Awards	5
# of Letters of Support/Recommendation	3-5
Provide information to show nominee(s) satisfies each of the following criteria for a given award.
Performance	Sustained strong performance
Years of Service	< or = 3 years
Award-Specific	Pursues work with energy and drive Service-Focused
Highlight at least two ways in which the nominee’s activities align with our LSA Values.