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Board of Regents Staff Awards

A CUSS initiative, the Board of Regents' USM Staff Awards represents the highest honor bestowed by the Board of Regents for achievements of Exempt and Nonexempt Staff employees from institutions within the University System of Maryland. The awards are presented to individual Staff employees who have demonstrated excellence.

The nominee's success should be beyond the scope of their full-time professional responsibilities. These awards are based on the quality of the nominee's work within their institution, community or surrounding environment. The awards are measured by the impact the nominee makes within the five award categories listed below.

1. Exceptional Contribution to the Institution and/or Unit to Which the Person Belongs
2. Outstanding Service to Students in an Academic or Residential Environment
3. Extraordinary Public Service to the University or Greater Community
4. Effectiveness and Efficiency
5. Inclusion, Multiculturalism, and Social Justice

There are two awards given in each of the five (5) categories - one for an Exempt Staff employee and one for a Non-exempt Staff employee. In the Effectiveness and Efficiency category an award can be given to two exempt or two nonexempt staff employees or one exempt and one nonexempt. Each awardee will receive a $2,000.00 stipend and a plaque in recognition of the award being received. It is recommended that your Institution publicize the accomplishments of those outstanding individuals granted this honor. Awards will be announced in mid-June and formally presented to the awardees at the Board of Regents July meeting.


2023-2024 BOR Staff Awards Nomination Packet


Award Categories

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     Exceptional Contribution to the Institution and/or Unit to Which the Person Belongs

     Outstanding Service to Students in an Academic or Residential Environment

     Extraordinary Public Service to the University or Greater Community

     Effectiveness and Efficiency Award (Two Categories)

For further detail on current initiatives, applicants will be advised to review the Effectiveness & Efficiency reports available at: http://www.usmd.edu/usm/workgroups/EEWorkGroup/eeproject/index

     Inclusion, Multiculturalism, and Social Justice:

Documents of Interest

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