The Vice-President Operations & Real Estate Partnerships (OREP) has established the annual Staff Achievement Awards Program in order to recognize exceptional staff contributions to the success of their particular unit, the Operations & Real Estate Partnerships portfolio and the University.

The program provides Operations & Real Estate Partnerships with an opportunity to thank staff for the valuable work performed throughout the year.

Depending on our restrictions at the time, the awards will either be presented at the Than-Q BBQs on August 24 and 25, 2021 and/or virtually on those dates.

Outstanding Individual Employee Award

Presented to an individual staff member (regardless of length of service) involved in any area of staff work who has made outstanding contributions that go beyond the ordinary fulfillment of the position’s duties. (Number of awards to be determined annually, but no more than 10 each year)

Distinguished Service Award

Presented to an employee with more than 15 years of service at the University who has made outstanding contributions that go beyond the ordinary fulfillment of the position’s duties(number of awards to be determined annually, no cap)

Outstanding Staff Team Award

Presented to two or more staff members who function as a team and who have taken on a time-limited project

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Nomination Process
Nominations will require completion of a staff award nomination form. The Selection Committee will review all nominations, and all nomination materials will remain confidential. All nominees must be in good standing at the University and have received satisfactory performance reviews. Nominees must be in an active status when the nominations close.

Criteria
When reviewing nominations, the Selection Committee will look for examples of sustained excellence and strong performance. Consideration will be given to nominees who have made significant contributions or possess some or all of the special qualities and attributes. Helpful tips for completion of the nomination are also available on the nomination form  

DEADLINE for nominations is Friday, May 21, 2021