The Creating UNiTy Award acknowledges the significant achievements of staff members
who promote a positive, engaging culture and climate of respect and belonging, who
value differences and find innovative ways to improve opportunities for the entire
campus community. Up to three recipients may receive a one-time payment of $2,000
and a commemorative engraved gift, which is presented during the Staff Appreciation
Luncheon during Staff Appreciation Month.
Read the nomination form in English or the nomination form in Spanish.
Eligibility:
- Nominee must be in a UNT retirement-eligible staff position for at least six consecutive
months.
- Nominee must hold a position lower than the level of Associate/Assistant Vice President.
- Nominee may not have received any formal disciplinary action or performance improvement
plan within the twelve months prior to the nomination date.
- Nominee may not have received the award within the previous three years.
Criteria:
- Nominee actively promotes engagement and connection, advocating for all individuals
in the campus community to foster a sense of belonging.
- Nominee unites campus communities and creates opportunities to reflect and connect
on cultural differences and/or experiences.
- Nominee facilitates knowledge sharing to help shape inclusive and accessible environments.
- Nominee actively serves as a positive example to others by being respectful of differences
and demonstrating a spirit of unity.
- Nominee organizes fun, innovative or collaborative team building events and activities
free from bias and discrimination that demonstrate UNT's mission, purpose and vision.
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