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Celebrating Outstanding Staff

Staff Advisory Council believes in recognizing and celebrating the hard work, dedication, and contributions of our staff. Our annual awards honor individuals who go above and beyond to support our campus, foster a positive workplace culture, and make a meaningful impact at UNO. These awards highlight excellence in leadership, service, and teamwork, showcasing the incredible efforts of our staff members. Find out how you can nominate a deserving colleague today!

Staff Advisory Council believes in recognizing and celebrating the hard work, dedication, and contributions of our staff. Our annual awards honor individuals who go above and beyond to support our campus, foster a positive workplace culture, and make a meaningful impact at UNO.

These awards highlight excellence in leadership, service, and teamwork, showcasing the incredible efforts of our staff members.

Find out how you can nominate a deserving colleague today!



Awards Presented by SAC

SAC will award three awards each spring:

  • Unsung Hero Award
  • Above and Beyond Award
  • Staff Excellence Award

Description and Eligibility

Staff Excellence Award

Who can be nominated: Any Managerial/Professional or Office/Service staff member

Description:
Staff Advisory Council recognizes outstanding staff members who demonstrate exceptional dedication, leadership, and impact within the university community through three annual awards. These awards honor individuals who demonstrate wholehearted dedication to their work, their colleagues, the students and the UNO campus.

This dedication enhances teamwork while contributing to a positive and productive work environment.

Recipients for the three awards are evaluated based on their commitment to integrity, problem-solving, and collaboration. Whether through behind-the-scenes contributions, or outstanding achievements in their units, award winners embody the highest standards of service, dedication, and excellence.

Please consider nominating a staff member who embodies these qualities:

  • Integrity & Leading by Example
  • Pours Passion into Work Responsibilities
  • Problem-Solving & Initiative
  • Promotes Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Positive Impact on UNO Staff Community
  • Commitment & Leadership in the UNO Community

Each award winner will receive a monetary awarded, in addition to being recognized at the annual celebration event.

Nominations will be available: March 3rd - April 1st, 2025

Nominate a Colleague for this Staff Award!


Nominate a Colleague for a Staff Award!
The Faculty Senate/Staff Advisory Council/Academic Advising Council Recognition Banquet was held at the Thompson Alumni Center on the campus of the University of Nebraska Omaha on Monday, May 16, 2022, in Omaha, Nebraska.  From left: Steven Kerrigan, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, Rachael Jensen, and Chancellor Joanne Li.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about Staff Advisory Council, please email us at unosac@unomaha.edu or contact one of our members.

Do you want to leave feedback and/or suggestions for UNO's Staff Advisory Council, please do so via the SAC Suggestion Box.

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