The Fayetteville State University Staff Employee of the Year Awards Program has been established to recognize the many contributions and accomplishments of its employees both on the campus and in the community. The Awards Program is designed to promote and recognize excellence and enhance employee morale and productivity. It is also designed to encourage employee growth, development and commitment by providing both incentives and acknowledgments. This Award is the highest honor a staff employee may receive for dedicated performance and the employee is invited to a special recognition affair in September during State Employees Appreciation Week.

Eligible Employees

Nominees must be permanent EPA or SPA full-time non-teaching employees with two or more consecutive years of FSU service. Any person receiving a promotion to a non-qualifying position after being nominated is eligible for consideration.

Ineligible Employees

Employees in the following positions are ineligible: EPA Special or Executive Assistants, Associate and Assistant Vice Chancellors, Deans, Legal Counsel, or any of the Senior Level Administrators and part-time employees.

The Employee of the Year winner is not eligible for nomination for five (5) years from the last winning date retroactive to 1996. Award winners are not eligible for nomination for two (2) years from the last winning date. Employees serving on the Awards Committee are also ineligible.

Nomination Rules

• The description of why the person is being nominated must be typed on the appropriate nomination form. The services and performance must be so outstanding that special recognition is justified.
• All nomination forms must be typed at least 10 points or large enough for easy reading.
• ALL information on the nomination form must be complete.
• In addition to the nomination form, only ONE (1) PAGE (front and back) will be accepted for supporting documentation. Any additional information will not be accepted.
• All categories should be selected on each nomination form (categories are listed in the Criteria section of this document.) Submit specific examples and any supporting documentation along with the nomination form.
• The NOMINATOR - must be a current permanent full-time FSU employee with two (2) or more years of permanent service with FSU.
• All nominations must be submitted to the University Post Office - Staff Employee of the Year Awards Committee Chair, Post Office Box 14205-FSU, no later than Friday, November 7th, 2003.

Services To The University

The nominee must have provided services to the University that are clearly outstanding when compared to other employees doing the same type job. Include thoughts on any of the following areas: individual or team accomplishment; money-saving suggestions; extra effort; regular attendance; reliability; devotion to duty; achieving/maintaining work safety goals; flexibility in changing workplace; creativity and innovation; skills improvement; participation on committees and working with university sponsored programs or other university departments in realizing their program goals.

Sustained Performance Excellence

Performance that is consistently above outstanding and deserving recognition in this manner.

Professionalism

The manner in which the employee handles stressful situations; relates to others; provides service; helps others; communicates with students, co-workers and the public; adapts to changing technologies and people; and their knowledge of departmental or unit and university policies and procedures.

Community Service

Nominee's involvement in activities outside the university that have direct positive impact on the community. Has made outstanding contributions to the public through community involvement or volunteerism.

Other

Other significant achievements for services that deserve recognition.

Awards will be given to seven winners. One of the seven nominees with the highest overall rating will be selected as the Employee of the Year.

Employee of the Year Award Package (1)

• Monetary Cash Award
• Certificate for 24 Hours of Paid Time Off
• Lunch Gift Certificate for Two
• VIP Sports Pass
• Free Parking Permit and Marked Reserved Parking Space (Winner's Choice of Location)
• Plaque
• Add-On Plaque placed in Barber Building near the Cashier's Window
• Letter of Appreciation/Recognition from Chancellor
• Special Recognition During Employee Appreciation Day
• University Nominee for Governor's Award for Excellence Program
• Photograph

Winner Package (6)

• Monetary Cash Award
• Certificate for 16 Hours of Paid Time Off
• Lunch Gift Certificate for Two
• Plaque
• Letter of Appreciation/Recognition from Chancellor
• Recognition during Employee Appreciation Day
• Photograph

Individual departments may choose to have their own awards program in addition to the University Awards Program. They should be developed and designed to recognize accomplishments of employees and their contributions to the mission of the work unit, university and community. Programs developed should be submitted to the Office of Human Resources for review and recognition.