Staff Awards

The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences is proud to present five awards, each with a specific set of criteria, to recognize and reward CEHHS staff employees for their significant performance and contributions. Nominations for all five of these awards are now open.

Submit a Nomination

Each nomination must include details in support of the nominee that match the award criteria. Individuals must be nominated by the CEHHS faculty or staff members only. Self-nominations and solicitation of nominations are not permitted. The Staff Awards committee will prioritize specific nomination requests but reserves the right to consider nominees for any of the available awards.

The Staff Awards committee is comprised of the Department Chair from each academic unit, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Associate Dean for Research, and the Director of Business Operations. The committee reviews the nominations and submits recommendations to the Dean, who makes the final determination. The award recipients are announced at the college’s annual faculty and staff End of the Year Celebration.

Timeline

  • Nominations open – January 17 – February 23, 2024
  • Committee reviews nominations – February 24 – March 8, 2024
  • Committee submits recommendations to the Dean – Week of March 11, 2024
  • Award recipients announced – April 2024 at End of Year Celebration

All-Star Award ($3,000)

To recognize stellar performance and achievement to the staff member who contributed the most to CEHHS’s success in the past year.

Eligibility

Nominees must be full-time College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences staff members who have been employed by the CEHHS for a minimum of three years as of January 1 of the year of nomination. Additional years of service at FSU do not count.

Criteria

Nominees for this award must:

  • Be exemplary and efficient in fulfilling their job responsibilities with integrity and dedication
  • Demonstrate a servant leadership mentality and possess strong leadership skills
  • Exert versatility, be adaptable and resourceful
  • Communicate professionally with colleagues and clients
  • Be committed to work through conflicts and resolve obstacles
  • Foster an atmosphere of cooperation and creativity among their peers
  • Seek continuous growth and improvement as a professional

Rising Leader Award ($3,000)

To recognize outstanding service to the CEHHS in the early stages of their hire at CEHHS.

Eligibility

Nominees must be full-time College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences staff members who have been employed by the CEHHS for fewer than three years and at least six-months as of January 1 of the year of nomination.

Criteria

Nominees for this award must:

  • Excel in learning their job
  • Be ambitious and demonstrate initiative
  • Be efficient, resourceful, and adaptable
  • Exhibit excellent customer service and communication
  • Be a valuable addition to their department/unit

Team Spirit Award ($3,000)

To recognize a spirit of solidarity and the staff member who enables others to cooperate and work well together.

Eligibility

Nominees must be full-time College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences staff members who have been employed by CEHHS at least six-months as of January 1 of the year of nomination.

Criteria

Nominees for this award must:

  • Exhibit pride, loyalty, and camaraderie amongst their peers
  • Demonstrate respect for faculty, staff, and students
  • Excel in customer service and communication
  • Go above and beyond what is required to help colleagues and others
  • Be committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace

Innovation Award ($3,000)

To recognize ingenuity, creativity, and imagination that resulted in innovative ideas to solve challenges and answer questions.

Eligibility

Nominees must be full-time College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences staff members who have been employed by CEHHS at least six-months as of January 1 of the year of nomination.

Criteria

Nominees for this award must:

  • Demonstrate initiative and fresh ideas
  • Be imaginative, experimental, and resourceful
  • Be capable of developing innovative solutions to problems
  • Encourages and supports new and innovative practices

Extra Mile Award ($3,000)

To recognize a staff member who can always be counted on to help where needed, no matter their regular responsibilities. 

Eligibility

Nominees must be full-time College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences staff members who have been employed by CEHHS at least six-months as of January 1 of the year of nomination.

Criteria

Nominees for this award must:

  • Perform above and beyond normal expectations with a positive and willing spirit
  • Go above and beyond their regular assignments in specific and recognizable ways
  • Volunteer to take on responsibilities not specifically required by their supervisor
  • Be willing to be the first person to step in to help when the need arises