UBC Awards
UBC Okanagan Staff Award of Excellence
Nominate a UBC Okanagan staff member for an Award of Excellence.
Deputy Vice Chancellor and Principal Award
Nominate UBC Okanagan staff member for a Download the Nomination Package (PDF format) for more details and nomination forms >>
Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is a UBC Okanagan Staff Award of Excellence?
This new awards program was launched in 2008 and designed to celebrate outstanding contributions instrumental in helping UBC Okanagan achieve its strategic imperatives.
2) Who is eligible?
All regular permanent UBC Okanagan staff with a minimum of two years continuous service are eligible.
3) Who can nominate?
Any UBC Okanagan staff, faculty or student can nominate eligible UBC Okanagan staff members.
4) How many award categories are there?
There are four categories of awards:
- Enhancing the UBC Experience (formerly Customer Service)
- Leadership
- Sustainability
- Global Citizenship
See nomination package for more detailed descriptions of award categories
5) How do you nominate someone?
- Review the nomination package
- Select award category
- Submit nominating form
- Include two letters of support
- Send to The Committee, UBC Okanagan Staff Awards of Excellence, c/o Human Resources, ADM006, by June 30/12
6) What if they win?
Winners will be announced at the August 30th Staff and Faculty BBQ, and will receive $2000.
7) How many winners can there be?
There can be up to 4 winners per year.
8) When do I need to submit the nomination?
By June 30, 2012
9) Who selects the winners?
The Committee on the UBC Okanagan Staff Awards of Excellence is made up of representatives from administration, faculty, M&P, union staff, and students. This Committee will administer, receive, evaluate and recommend the winners for each year.
10) Is this the same as the UBC President's Service Award for Excellence?
This program is separate from the UBC President's Service Award for Excellence, for which UBC Okanagan employees are also eligible. For more information on that program, see: http://www.focusonpeople.ubc.ca/making-it-happen/awards/presidents-service-award-for-excellence/
Also, see DVC and Principal Award - a separate but linked award recognizing staff at the UBC Okanagan Campus, see: DVC and Principal Award
11) Questions??
Contact Nicole.Udzenija@ubc.ca
Deputy Vice Chancellor and Principal Award
This award recognizes staff who have made an exceptional contribution to the Okanagan campus and community at large. If you know someone who has been with UBC Okanagan for at least 3 years (continuous service) whose efforts on behalf of UBC Okanagan has been of distinctive benefit to our community and the community at large, download the nomination form and put their name forward!
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5/17/2012 10:59:59 AM
