University Staff Council's Staff Recognition and Excellence Awards recognize the extraordinary professional contributions and quality service of our University staff (non-exempt and exempt) and their integral role in advancing Loyola University Chicago's mission and fulfilling Loyola's promise in preparing people to lead extraordinary lives.

All regular staff members, full-time and part-time (20+ hours per week) are eligible, provided they are on non-probationary status and in good standing with his/her respective department and University at the time of nomination. Previous award recipients are ineligible. Awards will be selected by elected University Staff Council members. To avoid possible conflicts of interest, elected University Staff Council members are not eligible to nominate or be nominated during their terms in office.

Nominees must have consistently performed in an exemplary manner, exceeding the expectations of their position, and should demonstrate commitment to the mission of the University and reflect Loyola's values, as well as the following attributes:

• Integrity, Trust, and Ethics
• Ambassadorship
• Mutual Respect and Collaboration
• Superior Customer Service (internal/external)
• Professionalism
• Pride in Work and Accountability

Awards

Staff Member of the Year Award

To honor and recognize a staff member with three years or more University service who has made a significant positive impact within their Department and across the University throughout the previous year. This individual has fostered the mission of the University, demonstrated ambassadorship, exceptional leadership, and superior service to the Loyola community (faculty, staff, students & alumni). Over the past year, this individual has demonstrated his or her willingness to fulfill job-related responsibilities in light of the Jesuit ideals and has made a conscious effort at improving his or her area, and the University at large.

Kay Egan (Person for Others) Award

To distinguish a staff member with five years or more University service who has consistently made a significant positive impact within their department, fostering the mission of the University. The award recognizes an exemplary colleague and universally recognized resource and co-worker who provides the highest quality of service to the Loyola community (faculty, staff, students & alumni).

Megs Langdon (Person for Community) Award

To distinguish a staff member with three years or more University service who has consistently made a significant positive impact beyond Loyola, and within the person's larger community. The award recognizes an exemplary colleague who is universally recognized for his or her community service, including but not limited to: leadership, commitment to social justice, and ability to organize community members.

Student Service (Person for Students) Award

To distinguish a staff member with three years or more University service who has consistently made an ongoing commitment in providing expert service to our students. The award recognizes an exemplary colleague who has demonstrated initiative and creativity, exceptional individual or team contributions, and continuous improvement in student service.

Team Spirit Award

To recognize a department/group/team of two (2) or more individuals which has made a significant contribution to a productive and harmonious work environment internally and interdepartmentally, and demonstrated commitment to excellent customer assistance and continuous improvement in customer relations.

Rising Star (New Employee) Award

To acknowledge a staff member with one to three years University service who has made a unique departmental contribution embracing the Loyola spirit and has demonstrated examples of high-quality service, and a track record of building interdepartmental relationships that lead to continuous improvement.

The Loyola community (staff, students, faculty, and administrators) is invited to participate in nominations. All nominations should include specific and current examples of the staff member's achievements and contributions that reflect the principle criteria and attributes mentioned above. To avoid possible conflicts of interest, elected University Staff Council members are not eligible to nominate or be nominated during their terms in office.