Exemplary Service Awards

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.

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Nomination 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. 

Submit completed nomination packets electronically via the "Nomination Form". Once submitted, nomination packets are forwarded to the nominee's unit administrator for final approval. Job summary and a description of job duties will be provided for the IANR Awards Selection Committee by IANR HR for each nominee.

All nominations are due September 25, 2026.

Nomination Form

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