Excellence in Leadership Award

The UNT Excellence in Leadership Staff Award recognizes executive staff leaders who illustrate outstanding efforts to contribute to the success of the University through their leadership and service. One recipient may receive an engraved award 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 a minimum of two consecutive years.
• Nominee must hold an executive leadership position including Vice Provost, Associate/Assistant Vice Provost, Associate/Assistant Vice President, and Associate/Assistant Dean, or Dean who holds a staff line position.
• 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 serves as a role model to others, is accessible to their team, and demonstrates UNT’s caring attitude by fostering a work environment that promotes equity and access.
• Nominee distills for team members how their work directly ties to the university’s mission, vision and purpose.
• Nominee creates strong teams where each member is heard, supported and empowered to take initiative.
• Nominee takes an active interest in the development and career growth of all team members.
• Nominee enhances the campus environment by providing extraordinary services, activities, campaigns, or other initiatives.
• Nominee develops and maintains positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff members to foster a culture of caring at UNT.