Rising Star Award

The UNT Staff Rising Star Award acknowledges staff members who demonstrate a passion for their work, the institution, and the UNT tradition. The recipient shows promise in their field and is making a large impact on the UNT community in the short time (six months to two years) that they have been a part of the UNT staff. Up to two employees per year is honored in this category. The recipient receives an engraved award and $1,000 taxable cash award.

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, but no more than two years.
• 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 exhibits initiative and a caring nature when interacting with campus and external community members.
• Nominee enhances the internal/external customer service experience and consistently exceeds performance expectations.
• Nominee identifies and informs leadership about process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency.
• Nominee acts as a resource for colleagues.
• Nominee changes physical and/or attitudinal barriers beyond the scope of their job.