The Kent State University President's Excellence Award
recognizes staff members who demonstrate exceptional
commitment and performance in advancing the strategic
goals of the university.

The search is on for excellence, and you have until Oct. 31 to submit your nomination for the sixth annual President's Excellence Award. This program was established in 2009 as a way to recognize staff members who demonstrate exceptional commitment and performance in advancing the strategic goals of the university.

The President's Excellence Award recognizes exceptional performance during the previous fiscal year (July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014). Full-time classified and unclassified employees at all campuses who have been employed by the university for a minimum of one year and are in good standing are eligible to be nominated. Past recipients are not eligible for a minimum of two years following their award. Faculty members are not eligible.

Past recipients have come from diverse areas within the university and include employees in varied positions, such as program manager, administrative support staff, maintenance repair worker, residence hall worker, director, coordinator, electronic technician supervisor, police officer and a head coach from Intercollegiate Athletics. You can view a complete list of past recipients on the President's Excellence Award website.

Details on the award criteria and the nomination form are available online at www.kent.edu/president/excellenceaward. Award recipients will be announced in January.

If you have questions, contact Geraldine Hayes-Nelson, Ph.D., executive director for engagement, climate, outreach and records in the Division of Human Resources, at 330-672-8075 or ghnelson@kent.edu.