2022 Award Nominations
Student Affairs Recognition Awards
Nominate online February 11 - March 3
There are several different Student Affairs Recognition Awards categories. Please review the award criteria prior to nominating to ensure the nominee meets all criteria. Individuals or departments cannot win the same award more than once. You may review past recipients here.
The awards will be presented May 11, 2022.
Narbeth R. Emmanuel Outstanding Service Award
Criteria for the award: Nominee must meet THREE or more criteria. Nominee MUST have been employed in SIUE Division of Student Affairs as a non-student employee for a minimum of FIVE YEARS.
- Prioritized services to students in their work efforts (students are at the forefront of what we do!).
- Improved the quality of services and programs above and beyond their job description.
- Served as a positive role model to others by consistently projecting a positive attitude toward their work, sharing their knowledge and insight with staff, and/or by being a motivator for student success.
- Strengthened the collaboration between university divisions.
- Enhanced office/department efficiency and productivity level.
- Provided an innovative approach to a service, administrative challenge or a programming need.
- Created new student programs or services.
- Involved students to a high degree in the planning, operation, and assessment of programs and services.
Submit your nomination for the Narbeth R. Emmanuel Outstanding Service Award.
Advocate for Equity and Inclusion Award
Criteria for the award: Nominee should meet ONE or more criteria. Nominee MUST have been employed in the SIUE Division of Student Affairs for a minimum of THREE YEARS.
- Demonstrated a commitment to advancing the understanding of equity and inclusion including, but not limited to race, gender, ethnicity/nationality, sexual orientation, disability, spirituality, socio-economic status, etc.
- Improved the quality of services or programs by creating an atmosphere of positive engagement and mutual respect.
- Actively participated in efforts to address equity and inclusion issues on campus.
- Provided an opportunity for the campus community to gain a more global perspective (e.g. study abroad, alternative breaks, engaged in global discussions, etc.).
- Increased the quantity or variety of equity and inclusion programs on campus.
Submit your nomination for the Advocate for Equity and Inclusion Award.
Community Engagement Award
Criteria for the award: Nominee may meet ONE or more criteria. Nominee MUST have been employed in SIUE Division of Student Affairs for a minimum of ONE YEAR.
- Showed initiative through community outreach, service learning and public engagement.
- Improved the quality of service provided to SIUE students by collaborating with an area business or local community organization.
- Expanded opportunities available to SIUE students by engaging with new community partners, area businesses or local community organizations.
- Fostered collaborative efforts between the campus community and local businesses, government, or organizations.
- Improved department/division/university visibility off-campus.
- Utilized opportunities to partner with the community for program development, either through guest speakers, sponsorship or other means.
- Participated locally, regionally, and or nationally in various organizations (including non-profit organizations) that have contributed to the overall learning opportunities available to our faculty, staff and students. (e.g. served on committee, presented at a conference, completed research or wrote for a publication)
Submit your nomination for the Community Engagement Award.
Friend of Student Affairs Award - Faculty
https://siue.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5dWE0mejWuWOyX4Criteria for the award:Nominee may meet ONE or more criteria. Nominee MUST have been employed at SIUE for a minimum of ONE YEAR.
The Friends of Student Affairs Award recognizes an individual faculty member (working outside the Division of Student Affairs) that has made an outstanding contribution through exceptional dedication to the mission and vision of the Division of Student Affairs that:
- Improved the quality of service provided to SIUE students by strengthening the collaboration with the Division of Student Affairs.
- Exemplified the values of Student Affairs in their work.
- Served as a positive role model to others by consistently projecting a positive attitude toward their work, sharing their knowledge and insight with staff, and/or by being a motivator for student success.
Submit your nomination for the Friend of Student Affairs Award – Faculty.
Friend of Student Affairs Award – Staff
Criteria for the award: Nominee may meet ONE or more criteria. Nominee MUST have been employed at SIUE for a minimum of ONE YEAR.
The Friends of Student Affairs Award recognizes an individual staff member (working outside the division of Student Affairs) that has made an outstanding contribution through exceptional dedication to the mission and vision of the Division of Student Affairs that:
- Improved the quality of service provided to SIUE students by strengthening the collaboration with Student Affairs.
- Exemplified the values of Student Affairs in their work.
- Served as a positive role model to others by consistently projecting a positive attitude toward their work, sharing their knowledge and insight with staff, and/or by being a motivator for student success.
Submit your nomination for the Friend of Student Affairs Award – Staff.
Friend of Student Affairs Award – University Department
Criteria for the award: Department or unit may meet ONE or more criteria.
The Friends of Student Affairs Award recognizes an SIUE department or unit (outside the division of Student Affairs) that has made an outstanding contribution through exceptional dedication to the mission and vision of the Division of Student Affairs that:
- Improved the quality of service provided to SIUE students by strengthening the collaboration with Student Affairs.
- Exemplified the values of Student Affairs in department or unit work.
- Contributed to student success or departmental/unit success through a project, programming, event or other collaboration with Student Affairs.
Submit your nomination for the Friend of Student Affairs Award – University Department.
Outstanding Student Affairs Newcomer Award
Criteria for the award: Nominee may meet ONE or more criteria and has worked within the SIUE Division of Student Affairs for THREE years or less.
- Displayed an innovative or creative effort within the Division of Student Affairs or respective department.
- Demonstrated outstanding service to the Division of Student Affairs and/or department.
- Consistently provided a positive impact on the student experience in their day-to-day interactions with students.
- Embraced the mission of the Division of Student Affairs and incorporated it into their own work.
- Participates in SIUE events and displays school spirit with students, faculty or staff.
- Indicates strong potential for future leadership roles in the Division of Student Affairs.
Submit your nomination for the Outstanding Student Affairs Newcomer Award.
Front Line Service Superstar Award
Criteria for the award: Nominee may meet ONE or more criteria and has worked within the SIUE Division of Student Affairs for a minimum of ONE YEAR.
- Demonstrated outstanding front line service to the Division of Student Affairs and/or department.
- Consistently provided a positive impact on the student experience in their day-to-day interactions with students.
- Embraced the mission of the Division of Student Affairs and incorporated it into their own work.
- Participates in the SIUE campus community and displays school spirit with students, faculty or staff.
- Indicates strong potential for future leadership roles in the Division of Student Affairs.
Submit your nomination for the Front Line Service Superstar Award.
Unsung Hero Award
Criteria for the award: Nominee may meet ONE or more criteria and has worked within the SIUE Division of Student Affairs for a minimum of ONE YEAR. This award is open to ALL staff within the Division of Student Affairs.
- Demonstrated a positive impact on the Division of Student Affairs and/or department with their behind the scenes contributions.
- Consistently provided a positive impact on the student experience with their behind the scenes contributions and/or their daily interactions with students.
- Embraced the mission of the Division of Student Affairs and incorporated it into their own work.
- Participates in the SIUE campus community and displays school spirit with students, faculty or staff.
- Indicates strong potential for future leadership roles in the Division of Student Affairs.
Submit your nomination for the Unsung Hero Award.
Outstanding Graduate Assistant Award
Criteria for the award: Nominee may meet ONE or more criteria and has worked within the SIUE Division of Student Affairs for at least ONE semester.
- Displayed an innovative or creative effort within the Division of Student Affairs or respective department.
- Demonstrated outstanding service to the Division of Student Affairs and/or department.
- Consistently provided a positive impact on the student experience in their day-to-day interactions with students.
- Embraced the mission of the Division of Student Affairs and incorporated it into their own work.
- Participates in SIUE events and displays school spirit with students, faculty or staff.
- Indicates strong potential for future leadership roles in the Division of Student Affairs and/or the field of Student Affairs.
Submit your nomination for the Outstanding Graduate Assistant Award.