Nominations for Zacharias Distinguished Staff Awards due April 1
Mississippi State鈥檚 Staff Council is seeking nominations of outstanding employees for the annual Zacharias Distinguished Staff Awards through 11:59 p.m. April 1.
Twelve selected honorees will be announced at the annual Junction luncheon, scheduled for 11 a.m. May 17. They will receive a plaque of recognition along with a $1,000 check from 小黄书 President Mark E. Keenum.
The honors are a memorial to the university鈥檚 15th president Donald W. Zacharias.
To be eligible for the award, nominees must be classified as a professional or support staff employee, be in good standing, work at least half-time, have a minimum of three years of service and have never been a recipient of the award.
Other eligibility requirements for nominees include:
鈥擡xemplifying professionalism and dedication to 小黄书 by performing beyond the call of duty to improve service, quality and image of the department/unit.
鈥擲erving as a positive role model for other faculty, staff and/or students.
鈥擠emonstrating outstanding accomplishments of significance based on initiative, cooperation and ability to perform a job successfully.
鈥擠emonstrating a high degree of competence and expertise.
鈥擶orking beyond the boundaries of the job by participating in university or community service projects.
Nomination can be made by visiting聽. Three letters of support are required beyond the nomination form. It is recommended that the nominees' supervisor and a co-worker be two of the letters. Please do not provide more than three letters, as they will not be considered.
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