Each month's nominations are accepted to recognize an outstanding staff member and their contributions to the campus. These nominations are approved by the immediate supervisor and the appropriate Vice Chancellor of the nominee and reviewed by the Staff Senate. Selected members are recognized through e-mail announcements, a certificate presented at the Staff Senate, and their names are posted on the electronic billboard outside the Health and Sports Complex. For more information, visit the Staff Senate webpage.
Each month, nominations are accepted to recognize a group of UNK Employees who collaborate effectively. (Examples include the Department, Committee, and/or Group of Employees). The group may include faculty, staff, and students. The Staff Senate accepts nominations and selects a recipient each month to receive a certificate of recognition and a posting on the electronic billboard outside the Health and Sports Complex.
At each of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents meetings, the Board recognizes outstanding staff members at any of the four campuses.
The Chancellor presents the Staff Award for Excellence to one or two University of Nebraska at Kearney staff members (administrative, managerial/professional, office, or service employees) in recognition of consistent, outstanding service to students, to the institution, and to education in general. Staff members may have her/his name placed in nomination for a Staff Award for Excellence by any individual or group, including themselves.
All application forms with supporting documentation must be received by June 30th. See the application form below.
Service awards are given to recognize employees' long and continuing service to the University. Awards are given after ten calendar years of continuous regular employment and are given in intervals of five calendar years thereafter. Years of service are calculated on the total years of service at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Questions regarding service dates should be directed to the Human Resources Office.
Temporary employment is not credited toward total years of service, nor is employment as a graduate or undergraduate student.
