The CLAS Leadership Award is given annually to recognize staff members in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences who exhibited exceptional leadership qualities and positively impacted individuals, departments, or the College. 

Nominate a staff member 

Any CLAS staff, faculty, or student can nominate a CLAS staff member. Nominators must complete the nomination form and include the necessary supporting information.

Eligibility, criteria, and nominations

• All permanent full-time and part-time (50% or more) Professional & Scientific, Merit Exempt, and Merit staff employed in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences are eligible to be nominated for this award.
• This award recognizes an individual(s) who exhibits excellence in leadership by adhering to the following criteria: 
  • Sets a high standard of integrity by leading through example.
  • Motivates and inspires people around them.
  • Supports innovative ideas in diverse environments.
  • Encourages meaningful and dynamic professional relationships.
  • Promotes professional development.
  • Maintains a positive and constructive approach to receiving and giving feedback.
  • Fosters a culture of inclusiveness.
• Nominators must complete the nomination form and include the necessary supporting information.

Nomination, selection, and announcement process

• Questions can be sent to the CLAS Staff Council Awards and Recognition Committee Chair.  The Awards & Recognition Committee Chair can be found here  
• Nominations will be evaluated with respect to the award criteria by members of the CLAS staff recognition committee. 
• More than one CLAS Leadership Award may be awarded by the committee each year.  
• Awardees will receive one of two $500 stipends.