Staff Excellence Award
This Award of Excellence recognizes exceptional contributions by staff in the Faculty of Public and Global Affairs. Those eligible include all administrators, administrative support staff, technical support staff, and Public Affairs Research Centre (PARC) administrative staff. One award may be given each year when warranted.
Criteria for Award
These awards are based on merit in any of the following areas:
- providing service excellence (e.g., excellent customer service to faculty members, visiting scholars, adjunct research professors, contract instructors, students, general public, etc.)
- dedication to students (e.g., extra assistance with admissions, registration, advising, health and wellness, etc.)
- innovation in processes or practices (e.g., streamlining student support processes, online automation, etc.)
- building collaborative relationships with others (e.g., other academic and non-academic units on campus)
- demonstrated engagement with the priorities of the unit, Faculty or University (e.g., student recruitment, student learning opportunities, community engagement, etc.)
Applications/Nominations
The application period is now closed.
Award Recognition
The recipient of each award will receive a $1,000 taxable cash award and a framed certificate. They will also be featured in a Faculty profile online and on social media to highlight their achievement.
Procedures and Selection Committee
The selection committee for the Staff Award of Excellence is chaired by the Manager, Administration and Operations. The award selection committee membership will normally consist of, one faculty member, and two past FPGA Staff Excellence Award recipients. The selection committee will make its recommendation to the Dean.
Past FPGA Staff Excellence Award Winners
Past winners are eligible to be re-nominated or re-apply five years after receipt of their last award.
Please note that since the Office of the Dean sponsors these awards, faculty and professional staff working in the Office of the Dean are not eligible for these awards nor are they able to provide nominations or letters of support for others.