Do you know someone who consistently demonstrates Cornell's values and has a positive and influential effect on the work environment? Does this person meet or exceed job expectations and help motivate others to be successful? Is this someone you feel should be recognized universitywide by the vice president for human resources and safety services and by the president of the university?

The Employee Recognition Team is calling for nominations for two awards -- an individual excellence award and a management award. Nominee criteria and nomination forms can be found online at https://www.hr.cornell.edu/life/celebrating/ and will be accepted through Feb. 28.

The Individual Excellence Award will be presented to Cornell staff members who consistently demonstrate a high level of commitment and dedication to the university's values and Staff Skills for Success, have a positive and influential impact on their work environment and foster cooperation and collaboration among their peers and supervisors.

The Management Award will be presented to Cornell supervisors, managers, directors or senior/executive directors who demonstrate the university's values and the Leadership Skills for Success. The nominee should create an inclusive environment that develops, empowers, engages, challenges and motivates his/her staff, resulting in greater productivity and effectiveness.

University values to be considered in nominating someone for either award include the nominee's abilities to seek knowledge and support free and open intellectual inquiry and expression; excel in teaching, research or public engagement; embrace difference and diversity while promoting cross-cultural and cross-national understanding; treat all with dignity, respect and fairness; and be collaborative and congenial.

Nominees will be announced in the spring semester, with two winners in each category receiving a monetary award. One nominee will be chosen to receive a presidential award, "Far Above Cayuga's Waters." A luncheon with President David Skorton and Vice President Mary Opperman will be held annually to recognize award winners and nominees.

The awards were created by the Employee Recognition Team, which was formed in response to feedback from last year's Employee Survey to develop a suite of programs that complement existing programs to give Cornell staff members more recognition for their good work.