The Soaring Integrity Award recognizes staff who model exceptional ethical conduct, honesty, accountability, transparency, gratitude, respect, and trustworthiness. Recipients will receive a $2,000 taxable cash award, plus engraved recognition, which is presented during the Staff Appreciation Luncheon during Staff Appreciation Month.

Use the UNT Staff Appreciation Award Nomination Form to submit your nomination.

Eligibility:

  • Nominee must be in a UNT retirement-eligible staff position for at least 12 consecutive months
  • Nominee may not have received formal disciplinary action or a performance improvement plan within the 12 months before nomination
  • Nominee may not have received the same award within the previous three years

Criteria:

  • Acts in the best interest of the UNT community in everyday work
  • Uses policy and required training to support sound decisions
  • Speaks up when concerns arise and helps others understand reporting options
  • Participates appropriately in investigations, compliance matters, and awareness efforts
  • Accepts accountability for actions, decisions, and behavior and appropriately holds others accountable