Beginning in 2006, four Presidential Staff Recognition Awards are awarded recognizing the contribution and excellence of SMU staff.
New Employee Excellence Award
· Significant impact on the University through his or her demonstration of competence, dedication, outstanding performance, problem solving, customer service and ingenuity
· Contribution and demonstrated commitment to the University’s core purpose and values
· Exceptional ability to foster collaboration, communication, and cooperation among colleagues and University constituents
· Performance at a level above and beyond job requirements
Continuing Excellence Award
This Award highlights the employee who has been with the University for four or more years who shows:
· Significant impact on the University through his or her demonstration of competence, dedication, outstanding performance, problem solving, customer service and ingenuity
· Contribution and demonstrated commitment to the University’s core purpose and values
· Exceptional ability to foster collaboration, communication, and cooperation among colleagues and University constituents
· Performance at a level above and beyond job requirements
Outstanding Leadership Award
This award recognizes:
· Exceptional leadership ability within his or her unit or across the University
· Contribution and commitment to the University’s core purpose and values
· The ability to create a positive, supportive, and motivating work environment
· Exceptional performance in communication, problem solving, coaching, and facilitating
Innovation Award
This Award recognizes creative, innovative ideas that:
· Significantly improve a work process or system or greatly increase the efficiency of an operation or unit
· Has a positive impact on University resources
· Includes a timeframe that will allow the University to see a return on its investment within a three year period