2022 Exemplary Service Award recipient
In recognition of outstanding employees who maintain a high level of exemplary service to the University of Nebraska
About: Up to two Exemplary Service Awards are presented each year to University of Nebraska–Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources employees. This is a career award that recognizes and rewards employees who have made significant and sustained contributions to the University during their career. It focuses on staff members who contribute to the essential work of IANR at the highest level of excellence.
Award: $1000
Eligibility: Permanent IANR office/service or managerial/professional (.50 FTE or more) with 20 or more years of service to the university. Employee cannot be on corrective probation. Nominees should consistently demonstrate high-quality performance, project a commitment toward excellence in the quality of daily work, inspire a "teamwork attitude," contribute to high-staff morale, and use sound judgment in the exercise of duties.
Awards HomeNomination Instructions
The full nomination packet should be submitted electronically via "NOMINATION FORM" link below and include;
- Letter of recommendation; the nomination packet must include a letter of recommendation from the nominator. The letter should include a detailed description of the qualities which make your nominee deserving of the award, including specific examples and quotes from colleagues when available.
- A current position description; To request a copy of the Position Description, please contact IANRHR@unl.edu.
Submit completed nomination packets electronically via the "Nomination Form". Once submitted, nomination packets are forwarded to the nominee's unit administrator for final approval.
All nominations are due October 1.
Nomination FormPast Awardees
| Year | Recipient | Department |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Shirley Sato | Center for Biotechnology |
| 2021 | Mike Livingston | Agronomy & Horticulture |
| 2020 | Marilyn Weidner | Entomology |
| 2019 | Rex Nielsen | Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center |
| 2019 | Rebecca Vogt | Agricultural Economics |
| 2018 | Jeri Cunningham | Entomology |
| 2016 | Nancy Wagner | IANR Business and Finance |
| 2016 | Sharon Holman | Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center |
| 2015 | Rosalee Swartz | Agricultural Economics |
| 2014 | Barry Shull | IANR Vice Chancellor's Office |
| 2013 | Murd Holland | IANR Vice Chancellor's Office |
| 2011 | Michael Overturf | USMARC |
| 2010 | Thomas McAndrew | Agronomy & Horticulture |
| 2009 | Leonard Wit | Agronomy & Horticulture |
| 2008 | Linda Arnold | IANR Vice Chancellor's Office |
| 2008 | Rosanna Johnson | IANR Media |
| 2004 | Jeanne Andelt | Nebraska Forest Service |
| 2004 | Charlene Wendt | Agronomy & Horticulture |
| 2003 | Daniel Schaaf | West Central Research, Extension, and Education Center |
| 2002 | Vicky Kobes | Animal Science |
| 2002 | Pat Smith | IANR Finance & Personnel |