MSUTexas

The President's Staff Excellence Awards

Take a moment to consider a colleague who embodies our values, exhibits exceptional teamwork, and promotes a positive culture. 

Nomination forms are due by Friday, March 21, 5:00 p.m. 

Purpose:

The President’s Staff Excellence Award recognizes four distinguished staff employees whose performance embodies Midwestern State University's Values in everyday work and within our community. Two non-exempt staff members and two exempt staff members will be recognized each year.

Recognition Criteria:

  • Demonstrated outstanding performance of assigned duties in support of the university's values: (People-Centered, Community, Integrity, Visionary, Connections)
  • Full-time benefit eligible staff employee - excluding staff members holding the administrative titles of President, Provost, Vice President, Associate & Assistant Vice President
  • Employed at MSU for a period of two (2) years as of December 31 of the previous year
  • Previous staff award winners ineligible 

Nomination Process:

  • Nominations accepted by staff, faculty, supervisors, students, and administrators
  • Nominations may be submitted online or through paper forms available in Human Resources
  • Nominations must be received by the published deadline date and time
  • Nominations must include specific, detailed evidence supporting the nominee’s exceptional performance in support of MSU's Values 

Selection Committee:

  • Four staff members designated by Staff Senate in each of the employment classification areas: Administrative/Managerial; Professional; Secretarial/Clerical; Service/Maintenance/Skilled Craft    
  • Two faculty members designated by the Faculty Senate Chairperson
  • The Director of Human Resources serves as the committee facilitator
  • Nominees will be ranked by committee members using a standard matrix
  • Award recipients will be held confidential until the annual recognition ceremony

Recognition:

  • Recipients will be recognized at the annual Employee Recognition Ceremony
  • Each recipient will receive a framed certificate and gift in the amount of $500.00
Last Modified: 03/06/2025