The Employee Recognition Team is seeking nominations for two awards – an individual excellence award and a management award. Nominee criteria and nomination forms can be found online and will be accepted through Feb. 28.

Individual Excellence Awards will be presented to two 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, are motivated and flexible in their approach to their work, and foster cooperation and collaboration among their peers and supervisors.

Management Awards will be presented to two Cornell supervisors, managers or directors of any level who demonstrate the university’s values and 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.

Nominees will be announced later this semester; winners will receive a monetary award. One outstanding nominee for either award will receive a presidential award, Far Above Cayuga’s Waters. All nominees will be invited to a luncheon with President David Skorton and Vice President for Human Resources and Safety Services Mary Opperman.

The awards were created by the Employee Recognition Team formed in response to feedback from the Employee Survey to develop a suite of programs that give Cornell staff members greater recognition for their good work.