Recognition

Employee of the Month Award

To be eligible for the Employee of the Month award, an employee must:

• Be an Office/Service or Managerial Professional employee
• Employed at UNO for one year or longer
• Be in good standing

Recipients will receive a $200 award, a certificate, two tickets to a UNO sporting event, an Employee of the Month cup, a lapel pin, special parking space for the month, and a professional photograph with the Chancellor.

The criteria for this award are:

• Performed Job Above and Beyond Expectations
• Interpersonal Skill/Communication
• Knowledge of Job
• Adaptability

Nominations will be kept on file for 90 days and will be considered with all nominations for Employee of the Month. 

Employee of the Month award recipients are selected by a committee consisting of employees from across the UNO campus, in consultation with Human Resources.

An Employee of the Month Award recipient qualifies to be selected as Employee of the Year. The Employee of the Year is selected by the Chancellor.

To nominate an employee, print and complete the nomination form and send it through campus mail to the Office of Human Resources, 205 EAB.

Employee of the Year

The Employee of the Year is selected by the Chancellor from the twelve Employees of the Year in the previous calendar year (January - December). The announcement and award are made at the annual Faculty Senate/Staff Advisory Council banquet in May

Spirit of Service Award

A UNO Spirit of Service Award recognizes outstanding Office/Service individuals who provide services that strengthen the community and improves the lives of others.

In addition to exemplary performance of assigned job responsibilities, candidates shall demonstrate a commitment to the University of Nebraska at Omaha community through the expression of university values in such ways as helping students, furthering their own education and working towards advancement at the University of Nebraska at Omaha as shown, for example, by working on University committees, attending and/or participating in non-mandatory campus events, or being an effective ambassador for the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

The award will consist of a $1000 monetary gift.

Spirit of Service nomination form will be available in January. The winner will be recognized at the Annual Faculty Senate and Staff Advisory Council Award banquet. Download the nomination form.

To see the list of previous winners please click here

Staff Advisory Council Award

Who can be nominated: Any Managerial/Professional, Office/Service, Administrator/Director, or faculty (excluding current SAC members)
Description: This person has demonstrated exemplary support to UNO staff members.
To be eligible an employee must:

• Be under the Administrative jurisdiction of the University of Nebraska at Omaha 
• Be a University of Nebraska staff person from UNL, UNK, UNMC, or UNCA, whose workload consists of more than 50% conducted on the UNO campus
• Have successfully completed the new employee probationary period.

This award will consist of a $500 monetary gift. The winners will be announced at the staff spring event or the annual Faculty/Staff Banquet. 

To see the list of previous winners please click here

Unsung Hero Award (new for 2020!)

Who can be nominated: UNO Office/Service staff
Description: 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. Oftentimes, staff never seek recognition for themselves in the form of awards, formal leadership positions, or public accolades, but these professionals would do anything for their department and the UNO community; they are our everyday heroes.                                                                                                                                                            
To be eligible an employee must meet one of the following:

• Goes above and beyond by showing exceptional initiative, perseverance, accountability or commitment in meeting or exceeding constituents needs
• Identified, developed, and implemented a flexible, proactive resolution to meet a need or solve a problem, thereby advancing collaboration and University productivity
• Created a work environment that promoted extraordinary teamwork and resulted in superior work performance  

This award will consist of a $500 monetary gift. The winners will be announced at the staff spring event or the annual Faculty/Staff Banquet. 

Above & Beyond Award(new for 2020!)

Who can be nominated: UNO Managerial/Professional staff
Description: 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.
To be eligible an employee must:

• Sets a high standard of integrity by leading through example, maintaining a high personal standard and promotes a team environment
• Goes above and beyond by showing exceptional initiative, perseverance, accountability or commitment in meeting or exceeding constituents needs
• Has made and continues to make significant, positive impact on the University by supporting knowledge sharing and efforts towards building relationships within the UNO community and the community at large

This award will consist of a $500 monetary gift. The winners will be announced at the staff spring event or the annual Faculty/Staff Banquet. 

Academic Advisor of the Year

The Academic Advisor of the Year Award recognizes professional academic advisors for their exceptional service to students, their colleagues and/or the university. Candidates will be evaluated on their contribution and service, advocacy and collaboration, and initiative and attitude. The recipient of this annual award will receive a plaque and a $500 award in recognition of their accomplishments. Nominees must be employed as professional/managerial staff at UNO for at least one year with primary responsibility dedicated to academic advising of undergraduate students.

Go here for more information and fill out nomination form (usually before or by March):https://www.unomaha.edu/academic-and-student-affairs/academic-affairs/honors-and-awards/faculty.php#academic-advisor-of-the-year

Chancellor's Commission on the Status of Gender Equality (CCSGE)

The Chancellor's Commission on the Status of Gender Equity (CCSGE) is an advisory council to the chancellor and other university administrators on issues that relate to gender equity regarding students, faculty, and staff at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO).

The CCSGE offers various programs and awards (see Award Applications) that are open to staff. For more infromation, please visit https://www.unomaha.edu/chancellors-commission-on-the-status-of-gender-equity/programs-and-awards/index.php 

Faculty and Other Awards

https://www.unomaha.edu/academic-and-student-affairs/academic-affairs/honors-and-awards/faculty.php