Commitment to Excellence Award

The University of Detroit Mercy (UDM) established the Commitment to Excellence Award to recognize UDM’s outstanding staff and administrators. UDM is fortunate to have employees who possess and exhibit outstanding qualities and who are committed to the success of its future. They are truly what make this institution great and are deserving of recognition.

Submission Deadline: Sunday, October 19, 2008 at Midnight

Eligible Recipients

All full-time staff (non-exempt) and administrative (exempt) employees of the University are eligible* and may be nominated by any faculty, staff or administrative employee of UDM for the award. The names of nominators and nominees are confidential. Eligibility is as follows:

One staff and one administrative employee with two or more years of service.
One staff or administrative employee with less than two years of service. This person would receive the Commitment to Excellence Rising Star Award.

*Those not eligible for nomination: Prior recipients (unless they received the "Rising Star" award as a new employee and now have 2 or more years of service), the Associate Vice President for Human Resources, and the members of the Staff and Administrator Development Team.

Criteria

Nominees are considered based upon the following criteria:

The recipient carries out his/her responsibilities professionally and collaboratively, providing excellent service to all those with whom he/she works and serves.
The recipient promotes the mission of the University and the goals of his/her college, school or department.
The recipient takes initiative in his/her work, often going above and beyond what is required.
The recipient is dedicated, aware and approaches work life with a positive attitude.

Download the 2008 Nomination form in MS Word or pdf.

Submission Deadline: Sunday, October 19, 2008 at Midnight

Past Recipients

2007

Alysa J. Ouellette - "Rising Star"
Laura E. Wright - Staff
Diana R. Squires - Administrator

2006

Jessica S. Grimes - "Rising Star"
Jane Schley - Staff
Kathleen T. Bush - Administrator