UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Nominations are being accepted through March 1 for the University Staff Advisory Council's (USAC) three annual Staff Recognition Awards.

The awards each recognize staff members across the commonwealth who exemplify the Penn State Values of integrity, respect, responsibility, discovery, excellence and community. 

All full-time staff members from every Penn State campus and all work units are eligible, and anyone at the University may submit a nomination, including faculty, staff, administrators and students. Each nomination is considered on its own merit and will be given equal consideration regardless of type or level of staff position held within the University. 

The three awards are the:

• Staff Excellence Award, which recognizes a staff member who demonstrates integrity, respect and excellence in all aspects of their position;  
• Staff Morale Award, which recognizes a staff person who demonstrates enthusiasm and optimism to create a positive, inclusive, and supportive work environment for all, and;
• Staff Leadership Award, which recognizes a staff person who demonstrates excellence in leadership and serves as a positive role model for others.  
   

Criteria and nomination forms for each of the three awards are available on the USAC website. Nominations should be received by March 1, 2024.

The nomination for each of the three awards should contain the completed nomination form, including the nominator’s statement of why the nominee deserves the award, and up to three letters of support, which must be included at the time the form is submitted. Questions may be directed to askusac@psu.edu using “Staff Awards” as the subject line. 

The awards will be presented at a gathering hosted by Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi on May 10 at the University Park campus.