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The Chancellor's Medal recognizes extraordinary service to the University of Nebraska at Omaha by a full-time faculty or staff member. The medal serves as a meaningful tribute from the University community to acknowledge and honor outstanding contributions made by one of its own.
Criteria
- The Chancellor's Medal is a means of recognizing extraordinary service to the University of Nebraska at Omaha by a faculty or staff member who has performed with excellence in his or her chosen profession.
- It is an attempt by the University community to honor one of its own.
- The awardee shall have performed with distinction in any of these fields: scholarship, research or creative arts, or university service.
- The award shall be limited to full-time members of the faculty or staff. The award is reserved for active/current full-time faculty and staff members, but on rare occasion, exceptions may be made for retired full-time faculty and staff who are nominated within one year of their retirement from the university.
Documentation Required for Nomination.
Nominations are due October 31st. The UNO Honors and Awards Committee will review and evaluate all submitted nominations. Once approved, the UNO Office of the Chancellor will notify both the nominee and the nominator of the final decision. The Chancellor's Medal is presented during a UNO commencement ceremony.
Questions regarding submissions or the process may be directed to Keristiena Dodge, Chief of Staff, kshenouda@unomaha.edu.