Nomination Information
Please review the information for each specific award to nominate and recognize a University of New Hampshire staff member for their contributions to the UNH community.
Presidential Award of Excellence
Criteria
A staff member classified as an OS, PAT or EE employee with a minimum of three years of service who has "Demonstrated excellence through outstanding performance in their position and a record of dedication to, and a concern for, the University Community."
Timeframe
Annual award with nominations accepted during February – March each year. The Presidential Awards of Excellence are presented at the annual Staff Recognition program held the 1st Friday of May.
For 2009, nominations are being accepted from February 16th thru March 20th at http://nominations.unh.edu
Contact Information
Visit the Presidential Award of Excellence page for details and to see previous recipients. Visit the UNH Online Nominations site to nominate an eligible staff member. If you need further information, please contact Christina VanHorn at 862-0519.
The Kidder Award
Criteria
Through the Kidder Fund Awards, the university honors one staff member, one faculty member, and one student who, through their scholarship, leadership, or outstanding efforts, foster greater understanding of sexual orientation at the University of New Hampshire. The purpose of the Kidder Fund is to sponsor and encourage educational efforts that will enhance understanding of and advancing opportunities for those whose sexual orientation differs for the majority in our culture, to foster AIDS awareness, and to demonstrate the constructive contributions this important segment of our society is making.
Timeframe
Nominations are solicited in February and March. These awards are presented annually at the Pancake Breakfast in early April. To view past recipients of this award and to nominate a staff member for the next year's awards, please visit: http://www.unh.edu/glbt/awards.htm
Contact Information
If you have questions about the Kidder Award or wish to apply for a Kidder Fund Grant, please contact Dr. Wanda Mitchell at 862-1058.
The Social Justice Award
Criteria
This award, created by the UNH Diversity Team and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration planning committee, recognizes the work of a student, staff and faculty member who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, courage and role modeling in promoting social justice issues such as diversity, equity and human rights at the university. This is a lifetime achievement award and 2009 will be the 6th year of honoring staff with this award. Previous staff recipients were Chanda Corbertt, 2007; Sean McGhee, 2006; Michele Holt-Shannon, 2005; and Larry Brickner-Wood, 2004.
Timeframe
Nominations are solicited annually. The current deadline for 2009 nominations is December 1, 2008 via http://nominations.unh.edu. This award is presented during the Martin Luther King celebration held each year during the late winter.
Contact Information
If you have questions about The Social Justice Award please contact Shannon Marthouse, UNH Diversity Team Leader, at 862- 0216. Visit the UNH Online Nominations site to nominate an eligible staff member. You can also visit the UNH Diversity Initiatives website for further information at: http://www.unh.edu/diversity/
The Women's Commission Stephanie Thomas Staff Award
Criteria
The Staff Award, created in honor of former Registrar Stephanie Thomas, a remarkable advocate for women's rights at UNH, is given to a UNH community member who has displayed a long-standing commitment to women's issues and to the mission of the Women's Commission.
Timeframe
Nominations are solicited annually for staff, faculty and students and presented each spring. The 2009 nomination deadline will be in March..
Contact Information
To learn more about the President's Commission on the Status of Women, or to read about the individuals honored this past year, visit www.unh.edu/womens-commission/. To nominate a UNH staff member for the current year please visit the UNH Online Nominations site or contact Sylvia Foster at 862-1058.
The UNH Professional Advising Award
Criteria
The UNH Professional Advising Award recognizes a professional advising staff member for excellence across the spectrum of academic advising. Winners are chosen based on their demonstration of genuine concern and respect for students; professional and ethical standards; mastery of advising principles; engagement in activities that enhance and support academic advising at UNH; and overall enthusiasm.
Timeframe
Nominations are solicited annually, typically during the January-March timeframe. For 2009, the nomination deadline will be late February. The 2010 nomination deadline will be posted when it is made available.
Contact Information
To learn more about the UNH Professional Advising Award please contact Judy Spiller, Associate Provost, University Advising and Career Center at 862-2064. To nominate a UNH staff member for the current year, please visit the UNH Online Nominations site.
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The Women's Commission Joyce Gibbs Award
Criteria
The Joyce Gibbs Award was created in 1996 to honor the life and work of Joyce James Gibbs, who served as the senior administrative assistant to the UNH Women's Commission. Each year, the President's Commission on the Status of Women recognizes the accomplishments of a community member who has displayed a long-standing commitment to women's issues and to the mission of the Women's Commission.
Timeframe
Nominations are solicited annually and presented each spring. The 2009 nomination deadline will be in March.
Contact Information
To learn more about the President's Commission on the Status of Women, or to read about the individuals honored this past year, visit www.unh.edu/womens-commission/. To nominate a UNH staff member for the current year please visit the UNH Online Nominations site or contact Sylvia Foster at 862-1058.
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The President's Excellence Through Diversity Award
Criteria
The President's Excellence Through Diversity Award recognizes outstanding leadership in advancing diversity at the University of New Hampshire. The award was presented for the first time in the spring of 2006.
Timeframe
Nominations are solicited annually and presented each spring in May at the UNH Diversity banquet.
Contact Information
To learn more about diversity initiatives on the UNH campus, visit www.unh.edu/diversity.
