It's SAC Awards Season!
Submit your nominations for end of the year awards honoring staff members who go above and beyond; due March 12.
- published: 2021/02/22
- contact: Nikki Hecht - Staff Advisory Council (SAC)
- phone: 402.554.2392
- email: nhecht@unomaha.edu

It's award season! The UNO Staff Advisory Council (SAC) works very hard to recognize our staff by supporting the Employee of the month award.
Below is the end of the year awards for staff members who go above and beyond, for our staff and university. Please consider nominating individuals for these awards.
The deadline for all nominations is March 12, 2021. A fillable PDF form is also available on the SAC website under the "recognition" tab.
Spirit of Service Award – Office and Service Staff
Recognizes contributions to UNO by its Office/Service employees above and beyond their assigned duties. The award is voted on by the UNO HR Team, and awarded in April.
Award: $1000
SAC Recognition Award – All Staff
This person has demonstrated exemplary support to UNO staff member. The award is voted on by the full SAC membership, and awarded in April.
Award: $500
Unsung Hero Award – Office and Service Staff
The purpose of the award is to recognize a staff member who makes a significant contribution to the campus but has not received the recognition that they deserve
Award: $500
Above & Beyond Award – Management and Professional Staff
This award honors outstanding achievements in the workplace, exceptional contributions toward efficiency and effectiveness of operations, special efforts in promoting workforce excellence, or outstanding service to the university community and constituents.
Award: $500
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