Tips for a successful award nomination

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All year long you work with different people. Ask yourself, who did you enjoy working with over the past year? Who are the individuals who made efforts that stood out

Every employee’s work is impactful to the campus community. Each year, FP&M Employee Recognition Awards highlight outstanding efforts and shine light on how employees made a difference.


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Here are 4 tips for a successful FP&M Employee Recognition Award nomination

Did you know you can nominate year-round? See tips to get ahead of the curve!


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1. Be proactive

Set aside a few minutes of your day. Review the award categories and criteria for each award. Decide which award captures the essence of the person(s) and work you are nominating for recognition. The award categories are Creative Solutions, Customer Service, Going Above and Beyond, Teamwork, and Unsung Individual.

Familiarize yourself with the new nomination form with easier steps to describe your nominee for the specific award.

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2. Write the nomination

Answer the corresponding questions using examples and testimonials. Write with plain language capturing the action and impact of the person and their work. We recommended composing your text ahead of time, on paper, or with a savable digital media.

3. Elevate the nomination

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  • Add testimonials.
  • Describe the impact on different sectors of the campus community.
  • Show a commitment over time.
  • Show decision-making under pressure.
  • Show proactive behavior.
  • Tie the work to the mission of the university.
  • Request details from the nominee.
  • Include measurable results.

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4. Submit the nomination

After submitting the nomination, you will receive an email confirmation that your nomination was received.


It’s always a good time to submit nominations for the FP&M Employee Recognition Awards. Nominations are accepted year-round!

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