The Outstanding Staff Awards are presented annually, and we are pleased to announce the nominations are now open! This opportunity is open to all staff. Submissions will be open from Monday, April 1 through Friday, May 10 at 11:59 p.m.

Please feel free to nominate your fellow staff member(s) for the following five (5) categories:
 

Staff Who Make a Difference Award

Who it's for: Four (4) staff members representing (one staff member for each) the following UCR employment groups: Service, Administrative, Technical, and Professional.

Learn more about the Staff Who Make a Difference Award
 

People Helping People Award

Who it's for: One (1) staff member selected based on community service.

Learn more about the People Helping People Award
 

Tartan Soul Award

Who it's for: One (1) individual selected based on strengths in any/all of the four (4) Tartan Soul criteria areas (i.e. excellence, accountability, integrity, respect).

Learn more about the Tartan Soul Award
 

Diversity Award

Who it's for: One (1) staff member selected based on above & beyond the commitment to diversity in the UCR community.

Learn more about the Diversity Award
 

Mary Johnson Outstanding Retiree Award

Who it's for: Each year, this award will be given to those retired staff who have demonstrated a high level of volunteer service to the campus and surrounding communities and participation in campus activities/programs while in retirement.

Learn more about the Mary Johnson Outstanding Retiree Award
 

Volunteer of the Year Award

The Volunteer of the Year Award is presented annually to an exceptional Staff Assembly volunteer. Individuals are nominated by other volunteers and Staff Assembly Executive Board members. The Executive Board reviews and discusses the relative contributions of each candidate before selecting a winner.

Learn more about the Volunteer of the Year Award