The Presidential Recognition Awards are given annually to recognize the contributions and excellence of SMU staff. Nominations open today and will be accepted through COB on Friday, September 16, 2022. The review process for the Presidential Recognition Awards is coordinated by the Department of Human Resources in partnership with the Staff Association.
Awards are presented to outstanding staff in four areas:Â New Employee Excellence, Continuing Excellence, Outstanding Leadership, Innovation.
More information on the review process can be found here.
Gretchen C. Voight New Employee Excellence Award
This Award highlights the employee who has been with the University from one to three consecutive years and who shows:
- Significant impact on the University through his or her demonstration of competence, dedication, outstanding performance, problem solving, customer service and ingenuity
- Contribution and demonstrated commitment to the University’s core purpose and values
- Exceptional ability to foster collaboration, communication, and cooperation among colleagues and University constituents
- Performance at a level above and beyond job requirements
 Continuing Excellence Award
This Award highlights the employee who has been with the University for four or more consecutive years and who shows:
- Significant impact on the University through his or her demonstration of competence, dedication, outstanding performance, problem solving, customer service and ingenuity
- Contribution and demonstrated commitment to the University’s core purpose and values
- Exceptional ability to foster collaboration, communication, and cooperation among colleagues and University constituents
- Performance at a level above and beyond job requirements
 Outstanding Leadership Award
This award recognizes:
- Exceptional leadership ability within his or her unit or across the University
- Contribution and commitment to the University’s core purpose and values
- The ability to create a positive, supportive, and motivating work environment
- Exceptional performance in communication, problem solving, coaching, and facilitating
 Innovation Award
This Award recognizes creative, innovative ideas that:
- Significantly improve a work process or system or greatly increase the efficiency of an operation or unit
- Have a positive impact on University resources
- Includes a timeframe that will allow the University to see a return on its investment within a three-year period
Eligibility and Requirements along with the nomination form can be found here: Presidential Recognition Awards
