The Staff Merit Awards at Indiana University Bloomington honor staff members for outstanding service. Recognition is crucial as it acknowledges the hard work and dedication of staff, fostering a positive work environment and encouraging continued excellence. These awards help build a sense of community, improves communication, and showcases staff contributions.
While exhibiting our core competencies, staff demonstrate success in Student Success & Opportunity, Transformational Research & Creativity, and Service to Our State and Beyond; all pillars of our Indiana University Bloomington 2030 Strategic Plan. Nominations can motivate employees, enhance job satisfaction, and promote a culture of appreciation and respect. Eight winners are selected each year and awarded $2000 with our gratitude and appreciation for their commitment and excellence.
Please note: The nomination window for the 2024 awards has closed. Nominations are being reviewed by a committee of staff members. The Staff Awards Ceremony will be held in February 2025. If you have any questions, please contact stmerit@iu.edu.
Criteria for nomination
Individual awards will be given based on the degree to which the nominee meets the four criteria:
Demonstrates excellence in overall work performance.
Puts forth an effort to improve self as well as to develop and recognize others.
Exhibits initiative and creativity resulting in improved operating efficiency of the department and/or University.
Enhances the reputation of the department and/or university.
To be considered, a nominee:
Must hold a full-time appointment.
Must have at least three years of continuous full-time service at Indiana University.
May have been nominated in the past, provided the nominee continues to meet the eligibility criteria.
Cannot have been bestowed the Staff Merit Award previously.
Nominate a colleague
Instructions
Please review the criteria carefully before submitting your nomination. Only nominations with complete documentation for nominees who meet all criteria according to the guidelines will be considered by the selection committees
To ensure thorough consideration, please make sure that all forms are completed in full before submitting them for review by the committee.
Supporting Documentation:
Please submit up to three letters of recommendation.
Each letter must be written by an individual and should be up to two pages in length. While recommendation letters are encouraged, they are not mandatory, and the format is flexible.
Each letter should clearly explain the reasons for the nomination, referencing specific examples where applicable.
For reference, the core competencies that define meritorious staff members can be found here.
