Samford University President’s Award
(Form follows these guidelines)
The President’s Award recognizes staff who have made distinctive contributions to Samford University within
the past year.
Staff members will be selected for their outstanding job performance within the most recent academic year.
One President’s Award and up to four Meritorious Service Awards (MSAs) will be selected. The MSAs may be
given to deserving staff nominated, but not selected, for the President’s Award.
Eligibility
Nominees must meet all of the following eligibility criteria:
1. Regular, full-time staff.
2. Employed in current position for at least one full year
3. Free from any Disciplinary Actions for the past five years
4. Previous Presidential Award winners are not eligible for nomination. A nomination packet is
not
acceptable without an authorized signature.
Nomination Criteria
A nominee's contribution should reflect at least two of the following:
1. Overall performance has regularly and consistently exceeded expectations, and has reflected a high
level of service, trustworthiness, and respect.
2. Completion of an especially formidable task for the University.
3. Work which has resulted in a significant boost in quality, productivity and/or cost savings.
4. Efforts which have resulted in measurable improvements in a process that affects students, faculty or
staff.
Nomination Process
Complete the nomination form and submit it along with letters of support from colleagues and/or other
supporting documentation to:
Samford University President’s Award
Office of the President
Selection
Selection of the recipient (if awarded) is made by a committee comprised of:
President of the Staff Advisory Council (Chair) Director of Human Resources
Minister to the University Assistant to the President
Prior Year’s Recipient of the award
This committee will select the recipient of the award (if any) and the recipients of MSAs (if any). The decisions
of this committee will then be forwarded to the President for final approval.
If any members of the committee are nominated, the President will appoint a replacement to the committee
for that year’s selection process.
Presentation
President Westmoreland will present the President’s Award recipient with a commemorative certificate and a
check for $1,000 at the fall convocation. During the ceremony, he will also present a check for $250 to any
MSA recipients.
The recipient of the President’s Award will serve on the selection committee for the following year's President’s
Award.
SAMFORD UNIVERSITY
PRESIDENT’S AWARD NOMINATION FORM
Deadline to Submit: 8/1/08
NOMINEE:
_________ _________________ ____ _____________________________
Dr./Ms./Mr.
First MI Last
Samford ID: _____________ Title: _____________ Department: __________________
Complete Physical Address: _________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________ Email: ___________________ Years of Service in Current Position: __________
Nominee’s Direct Supervisor:
_________ _________________ ____ ________________
Dr./Ms./Mr.
First MI Last
NOMINATOR:
_________
_________________
____
_______________________
Dr./Ms./Mr.
First MI Last
Title: _____________ Department: __________________
Complete Physical Address: _________________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________ Email: __________________________________________
Please check the nomination criteria which apply (must check at least two):
Overall performance has regularly and consistently exceeded expectations, and has reflected a high level of
service, trustworthiness, and respect
Completion of an especially formidable task for the University
Work which has resulted in a significant boost in quality, productivity and/or cost savings
Efforts which have resulted in measurable improvements in a process that affects students, faculty or staff
Please attach a typed statement explaining how the Nominee has demonstrated the criteria checked
above and why they should be considered for the President’s Award.
HELPFUL TIPS:
1) Cite specific examples of Nominee’s work and achievements which have made him/her eligible for nomination.
2) Describe how the University has benefited from Nominee’s work.
3) Include letters of support from additional co-workers, supervisor/manager, and/or department head.
Nomination Authorization (Must be department head level or higher)
Name:
First MI Last
Signature:
Title: Department:
Phone: Email:
Nomination is incomplete without an authorized signature.
Completed nominations must be received by: 8/1/08