STAFF APPRECIATION AWARDS
The NIC Foundation generously sponsors a prestigious annual award to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of Staff Assembly members.
Nomination Procedures
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CRITERIA
All award categories have specific criteria that must be met and demonstrated in the nomination. Please think carefully about the person you are nominating and how they fit the criteria.
EVALUATION AND VOTING
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All nominations will be reviewed by the Awards committee for eligibility, completeness and that the criteria have been met.
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After reviewing the nomination, the Awards committee may choose to shift it to another more appropriate award category (e.g., if a full-time employee is nominated for the Part-time Staff Excellence Award, then the Awards committee will shift it to the Staff Excellence Award). In cases where the Awards committee deems a nomination should be shifted to another award category, the nominator will be notified.
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In cases where the number of nominations may be unmanageable for the final voting process, the Awards committee may rank the nominations and forward a smaller number to the Asssembly for final voting. All nominees selected by the Awards committee will be placed on a ballot along with their nomination information.
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Each recipient will be recognized and receive their award at the annual commencement breakfast.
AWARDS COMMITTEE
The Staff Assembly Awards Committee will consist of five (5 ) members:
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Three (3) Staff Award winners from the previous three years (these past winners are not eligible to be nominated for the current year)
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One (1) NIC Foundation Board member
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One (1) student
DEADLINES
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The committee will begin accepting nominations on MARCH 21, 2013
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The final date of accepting nominations will APRIL 11, 2013
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Online voting by the Staff Assembly membership will begin on APRIL 22, 2013
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The final date for voting will be MAY 1, 2013
Click an award name below or scroll down for the descriptions, criteria, and nomination links.
RISING STAR AWARD
This award is given to an outstanding full-time staff member who has worked at least 6 months but no more than three years in their current office/department. Employee must not have received this award previously or another of the Staff Appreciation Awards in the past three years.
Past winners and, therefore, ineligible: Holly Moore, Jessica Grantham and Jimmie O'Harra
Criteria
Nominees for this award should have demonstrated a combination of the following:
• Demonstrates excellence in overall job performance.
• Provides outstanding service to their specific department or division.
• Makes significant contributions to department or division in presentations,
committee work, or projects.
• Shows willingness to assist beyond normal expectations.
• Demonstrates dedication to the job.
• Shows initiative and/or creativity in their work.
• Promotes an atmosphere of collaboration and cooperation.
NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR THE RISING STAR AWARD
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PART-TIME STAFF EXCELLENCE AWARD
This award is given to an outstanding part-time, non benefit eligible staff member who has consistently excelled in their position; has made outstanding contributions in the area of service and dedication to NIC; has worked quietly behind the scenes to improve their division or department; and who has consistently done so with a positive and forward-thinking attitude. Employee must have been employed by NIC for at least three years in a part time position and must not have received a Staff Appreciation Award in the past three years.
Past winners and, therefore, ineligible: Sheri Hautala and Teresa Runge
Criteria
When nominating individuals for this award, please cite examples of exceptional performance from the following categories:
• Provides outstanding customer service, whether to students, faculty, parents, co-
workers or community members
• Develops and encourages cooperation and collaboration, while displaying
outstanding group effort. The nominee also consistently offers support, assistance
and encouragement to co-workers, often without being asked to do so.
• Consistently demonstrates patience, good humor and enthusiasm while on the
job. The nominee also demonstrates excellence in resolving conflicts and/or
facing challenges.
• Provides prompt, efficient and reliable service. The nominee is both dependable
and trustworthy, and instills in his or her co-workers a sense of responsibility and
dedication to North Idaho College.
NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR THE PART-TIME STAFF EXCELLENCE AWARD
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STAFF EXCELLENCE AWARD
This award is given to a benefit-eligible staff member who has consistently excelled in their position; has made outstanding contributions in the area of service and dedication to NIC; has promoted teamwork and collaboration across campus; has worked quietly behind the scenes to improve their division or department; and who has consistently done so with a positive and forward-thinking attitude. Employee must have been employed by NIC for at least three years and must not have received a Staff Appreciation Award in the past three years.
àWinners the past three years and, therefore, ineligible are:
2010 recipient .... Stacy Hudson
2011 recipient .... Sandra Jacquot
2012 recipient .... Suzie Deane
Criteria
When nominating individuals for this award, please cite examples of exceptional performance from the following categories:
Service: The nominee provides outstanding customer service, whether to students, faculty,
parents, co-workers or community members
Teamwork: The nominee develops and encourages cooperation and collaboration, while
displaying outstanding group effort. The nominee also consistently offers
support, assistance and encouragement to co-workers, often without being
asked to do so.
Attitude: The nominee consistently demonstrates patience, good humor and
enthusiasm while on the job. The nominee also demonstrates excellence in
resolving conflicts and/or facing challenges.
Reliability: The nominee provides prompt, efficient and reliable service. The nominee is
both dependable and trustworthy, and instills in his or her co-workers a sense of
responsibility and dedication to North Idaho College.
NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR THE STAFF EXCELLENCE AWARD
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OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COLLEGE COMMUNITY AWARD
This award is given to a benefit-eligible staff member who has demonstrated concern and commitment to fulfill needs and ensure satisfaction when providing services to members of the North Idaho College community. NIC community members can be defined as many constituents, including co-workers, peers, managers, as well as students, parents, faculty, alumni and community members. Employee must have been employed by NIC for at least three years and must not have received a Staff Appreciation Award in the past three years.
àWinners the past three years and, therefore, ineligible are:
2010 recipient .... Garry Stark
2011 recipient .... Alex Harris
2012 recipient .... Linda Michael
Criteria
Nominees for this award should have demonstrated a combination of the following:
• Identification of and appropriate reaction to the needs and expectations of
members of the NIC community to ensure satisfactory service.
• Consideration of the impact on the NIC community when taking action, setting
policies or carrying out tasks.
• Involvement of constituents (as applicable) in the decision-making or problem-
solving process as early as possible.
• Sought ways to continuously improve satisfaction and remove barriers when
providing services to members of the NIC community.
NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR THE OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COLLEGE COMMUNITY AWARD
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QUESTIONS? Contact Nancy Edwards at 665-5086 or nkedwards@nic.edu