CALS Staff Community Excellence Award

Award Requirements

Application Deadline:
Due 3rd Tuesday in November to CALS

Purpose: To recognize a College of Agriculture and Life Sciences staff member who, through their engagement with students, faculty and/or colleagues, have enhanced morale, fostered social connections and promoted a collaborative community for all. 

Eligibility: Staff who have been employed in CALS for a minimum of one year at the time of the nomination deadline. Recipients must be CALS employees at the time of the CALS Spring Awards Ceremony.

Number of Awards: One award.

Amount of Award: $500 one-time stipend.

Submission Guidelines:

  1. Submit the CALS award cover sheet.
  2. Submit a letter of nomination no longer than three pages that describes the contributions and examples of efforts the nominee has made to enhance morale, foster social connections and promote a collaborative community.
  3. Submit two additional letters of support. One letter, or the nomination letter, must be from the direct supervisor.
  4. Submit a resume for the nominee, not to exceed four pages.

NOTE: Created in 2025.

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Past Recipients

  • 2025 - Sandamali Dassanayake - Animal Science