Call for nominations: 2026 Staff Excellence Awards

The University of Colorado Staff Council (UCSC) invites nominations for the 2026 Staff Excellence Awards, which recognize staff members who have gone above and beyond their job duties, have surpassed expectations and embody what makes CU excellent. 

All CU staff members – classified staff, university staff, research professionals and professional research assistants – from the four campuses and system administration are eligible to be nominated for this prestigious award. Faculty, temporary staff, student workers and medical trainees are not eligible. 

Two winners from each campus and system administration will be chosen, totaling 10 winners. Each winner will receive a $250 award at a Staff Excellence Award ceremony scheduled for April 24. 

Deadline for nominations is 5 p.m. Jan. 30. Winners will be notified by mid-March. 

Nominations can be submitted through this link. 

For more information and questions, please email UniversityofColoradoSC@cu.edu.