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Purpose
The University of Missouri Curators’ Outstanding Staff Awards will recognize the important contributions of staff across the UM System.
Overview
The Curators’ Outstanding Staff Awards are presented by the University of Missouri Board of Curators to honor exemplary staff members. Nominees will be evaluated based on their impact to the institution, their commitment to customer service, and for exhibiting excellence and a collaborative spirit. Up to six (6) recipients may be awarded annually with the distribution as follows:
- Three (3) awards for staff members at the University of Missouri-Columbia (including UM System and MU Health Care staff)
- One (1) award for a staff member at the University of Missouri – Kansas City
- One (1) award for a staff member at the University of Missouri – St. Louis
- One (1) award for a staff member at Missouri University of Science and Technology
Selection and Award Process
- At the end of the academic year, each Chancellor, CEO, and President may recommend award recipients within their campus to the Board of Curators for approval. Each Chancellor, CEO, and President may choose to base nominations for this award on a staff member’s receipt of campus-level exemplary service awards.
- Approved recipients of the Curators’ Outstanding Staff Award will be recognized by the Board of Curators during a Board of Curators’ Meeting the following academic year.
- Recipients will receive $1,000.
- Individuals may not receive the award more than once.
