Staff Recognition

CANR Support Staff Awards

The following awards provide an opportunity to recognize outstanding support staff within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR). Nominations are accepted for regular CANR support staff. "Staff" is defined as APSA, APA, CTU, 1585, SSTU, and off-campus staff. Current SAC members, on‐call, temporary, and student employees are not eligible. Nominated employees must not be in a probationary or trial period of employment for current position.

 

CANR Support Staff Awards Nomination Form

Award Information and Nomination Process (PDF)

 

CANR Early Achievement Award

Description

This award recognizes a support staff member who is a dedicated team player and has made outstanding contributions in their role and has recently joined CANR.

Recognition

The award recipient will receive a $1,000 monetary award, will be recognized at the CANR Annual Awards Ceremony, and will be invited to a luncheon with the Dean, along with other award recipients.

Award Criteria

  • Exemplifies unity, has a positive demeanor, and contributes to the CANR community.
  • A high performer who leads by example, shows initiative, demonstrates creative problem solving, and inspires others through their commitment and dedication.
  • Enhances the customer service experience within the CANR and MSU community.
  • Demonstrates commitment to implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in their daily work.
  • *Nominees must have been employed within CANR for a minimum of one year and no more than five years.

 

Spirit of CANR

Description

This award recognizes a support staff member who is committed to representing CANR and MSU by embodying the CANR mission through one or more of its values.

Recognition

The award recipient will receive a $1,000 monetary award, will be recognized at the CANR Annual Awards Ceremony, and will be invited to a luncheon with the Dean, along with other award recipients.

Award Criteria

Nominees do not need to meet all criteria but should excel in one or more of the following:

  •  Fosters a positive image, culture, and climate within CANR
  • Excels within their team or department to create an engaging atmosphere and promotes scholarship, service, and outreach
  • Collaborates to form partnerships creating positive contributions within CANR, MSU and/or the community.
  • Works effectively and contributes to accomplishing MSU’s Land Grant mission of helping people both on and off campus.
  • Serves as a role model and strives to create and promote positive relationships across CANR, MSU and/or the broader community.

 

CANR Excellence in Research Performance and Support

Description

This award recognizes a support staff member for their outstanding performance at a teaching and research center, in a laboratory, field-based research, or a research administrative support role.

Recognition

The award recipient will receive a $1,000 award, will be recognized at the CANR Annual Awards Ceremony, and will be invited to a luncheon with the Dean, along with other award recipients.

Award Criteria

  • Contributes to the research mission of the university and CANR, by their involvement in the practice of research or in the support of faculty who are performing research.
  • Demonstrates an outstanding contribution to their team/department and has a positive impact in their field of research.
  • Demonstrates a high level of knowledge and skill in their field.
  • Continuously strives for professional growth and to develop new skills in their field.
  • Demonstrates commitment to implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in their daily work.

*Nominees must have been employed within CANR for a minimum of three years.

 

CANR Dean's Award of Distinction

Description

This award recognizes a support staff member for their outstanding long-term service to CANR and their exemplary performance during their employment.

Recognition

The award recipient will receive a $1,500 award, will be recognized at the CANR Annual Awards Ceremony, and will be invited to a luncheon with the Dean, along with other award recipients.

Award Criteria

  • Demonstrates exceptional job performance and/or leadership within the department or college.
  • Contributes to the department or college by offering historical and institutional knowledge and has earned the respect of students, faculty, staff, and colleagues.
  • Demonstrates a sustained commitment to the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the CANR and MSU community through service and/or collaborative partnerships.
  • Contributes to CANR in a positive way by exceeding expectations to better the unit’s ability to fulfill its purpose- mission, goals, and objectives.
  • Seen as a role model by peers.
    *Nominees must have been employed within CANR for a minimum of ten years.
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