Employee of the Month

To be eligible for this award, the nominee must meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Exhibit UWF's values or standards through his/her actions.
• Go above and beyond the call of duty during a crisis situation.
• Go above and beyond to aid a colleague or student during a personal crisis such as illness or death in the family.
• Make an overwhelmingly positive impression on a student, colleague or visitor by being courteous, friendly and helpful.
• Make a positive impression on a student, colleague or visitor by going out of his/her way to provide assistance.
• Consistently serve as a source of knowledge, inspiration and motivation to colleagues and/or students; (this must be demonstrated by specific action). 
• Perform a significant act of heroism, sacrifice or selflessness on or off campus.
• Volunteer his/her time on or off campus or represent UWF in a positive manner within the community.

Criteria: No employment limits. Faculty, staff, OPS and student employees are eligible. Must be nominated by a fellow employee.
Reward: A framed certificate of accomplishment; an Excellence Matters shirt; an Employee of the Month parking sign; and a gift certificate for lunch at the University Commons Nautilus Market (satellite campuses substitute a $5 Follett Bookstore gift certificate).
Recognition: Employees recognized are spotlighted in Argus. Employees are also recognized in a "People in the News" press release distributed to all local media outlets by University Marketing Communications. In addition, awardee names are announced on the UWF marquees located in front of the Welcome Center and at UWF Emerald Coast.
Presentation: The award is presented by President Judy Bense or Executive Vice President Hal White.

Team Award Level

Nominations for teams of individuals and/or departments will be reviewed on a quarterly basis. A team constitutes two or more employees working together to achieve a common goal(s). One team from the pool of nominations will be selected by the committee each quarter to receive a cookies and punch reception. The criteria for selection will be based on demonstration of the university’s values and standards through specific actions or contributions.

Criteria: A team consists of two or more employees working together to achieve a common goal(s). No employment limits. Permanent, OPS and student employees are eligible.
Reward: A cookies and punch reception for the entire team. A framed certificate of accomplishment listing all team members is presented to the team chair/sponsor.
Recognition: Employees recognized are listed on the Excellence Matters Web site.
Presentation: The award is presented by the appropriate team sponsor, chair, supervisor or manager and/or the appropriate division vice president.

On-the-Spot Recognition

This award provides for immediate recognition to the recipient based on demonstration of the university’s values and standards through specific actions or contributions and can be presented to the recipient by faculty, staff or student.

Criteria:  Demonstration of the university’s values and standards through specific actions or contributions and recognized On-the-Spot.
Reward: On-the-Spot Recognition Sticker
Recognition:  Faculty, Staff, or Students receiving five On-the-Spot recognition stickers can redeem them for a lapel pin at the office of Human Resources. Contact April Sargent, asargent@uwf.edu or call 474-2606 with questions.
Presentation: The award is presented On-the-Spot.