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EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE: CLASSIFIED STAFF NOMINATION FORM

Valdosta State University is excited to announce the annual call for nominations for the Excellence in Service: Classified Staff Award. The selection committee will review nominations and make recommendations to the Office of the President. Winners will be announced at the Fall 2024 Convocation Ceremony. 

Eligibility:

  • The employee must have been a full-time classified staff member for at least three years.
  • An individual may not receive this award more than once in five consecutive years.
  • Direct reports to the President are not eligible for nomination.

Criteria:
The nomination criteria shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Demonstrates high standards of service to Valdosta State University.
  • Demonstrates exemplary performance in various aspects of his/her employment (skills, cooperation, job knowledge, attendance, self-improvement).
  • Demonstrates the following qualities and characteristics: initiative, reliability, and a
  • professional attitude.
  • Demonstrates leadership through voluntary participation in staff functions and/or service on committees.

Nomination Packet Checklist:
Self-nominations will not be accepted. Nominations can be made by any full-time classified staff or
faculty member and shall consist of the following documentation to be submitted in one package by
the nominator. Incomplete packets will not be accepted.

  • A completed nomination form.
  • A minimum of two, but up to five letters of support:
    • One letter must be from a colleague in the nominee’s work area.
    • Additional letters may be submitted by:
      • Supervisor(s)
      • Colleagues
      • Employees outside the nominee’s work area
      • Faculty members
      • Administrators
    • Letters of support/recommendation from employee spouses, partners or relatives will not be accepted.

All nominations should be submitted to no later than Friday, July 12th.

Please contact Quinncy Thomas qthomas@valdosta.edu with any questions. 

Previous Winners:

  • 2023-2024: Sandra Jones & Rebecca Taylor
  • 2022-2023: Brenda Beasley & Shana Yorkey
  • 2019-2020: Clinton Cauley & Tina Wright
  • 2018-2019: Lisa Long & Keisha Roberts
  • 2017-2018: Ashley Cooper & Jeffrie Shipley
  • 2016-2017: Benjamin Li & Kyle Culpepper 

*Note: those listed above are not eligible for nomination this year

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