Administration Excellence is an ongoing program that recognizes Division of Administration staff for exemplifying the division’s mission, vision and values through individual or team work.
The program gives all staff members the opportunity to recognize the hard work and dedication their peers are demonstrating by submitting a nomination form, which is reviewed by a committee made up of members from each unit in the division.
The goal of this program is to encourage a sense of belonging, appreciation and pride, and improve engagement throughout our division.
Nominations will be reviewed on a rolling basis and can be submitted at any time throughout the year.
Learn more about the program below:
Who can be nominated?
- Anyone from the UMD community (non-Administration included) can nominate a Division of Administration employee or team of no more than 10 people.
- The employee or team members must be regular Exempt or Non-Exempt.
- If nominating an individual, the employee must have a current PRD rating of "Meet Expectations" or "Above".
- This does not apply for team nominations.
- They must be an employee of the division for a minimum of six months.
What can a person or team be nominated for?
A person or team of no more than 10 people can be nominated for exemplifying the division’s mission, vision and values through individual or team work. Examples include (but are not limited to):
- Propelling the University of Maryland forward
- Providing exceptional customer service
- Transforming service through innovation and continuous improvement
- Exemplifying and living the values:
- Actively modeling and supporting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Demonstrating strong Integrity & Accountability
- Noteworthy Collaboration & Teamwork
Nominations can be for a single, specific event or a more generalized demonstration of the division's mission, vision and values in the person or team's work.
How will I know if the person or team I'm nominating is eligible?
The person or team you wish to nominate should exemplify the division's mission, vision and values in their work. Please see the second question for examples/details. Additionally, the review committee will review submissions and determine whether the nomination qualifies for Administration Excellence or is more qualified to be a Shout Out/Thank You.
What happens if the nomination is approved?
Recognition will be shared division-wide on the website and in the Division Connections online newsletter.
If my nomination is approved, what will the nominee receive?
Recognition will be shared division-wide on the website and electronic newsletters and the approved nominee will be able to select from a list of recognition items:
Individuals:
- Two dining vouchers for a campus dining hall
- Maryland Dairy coupon
- Two tickets to a Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Event
- Lunch with the Vice President
- Party for four for two hours at TerpZone
- Terrapin Express gift card
- Gift Bag of division-branded UMD Swag
Teams (no more than 10):
- An ice cream social
- Two hours at TerpZone
- Gift Bag of division-branded UMD Swag
Who reviews the nominations?
The review committee is made up of peers across the division who will review the nominations and will decide if the nomination is appropriate for this recognition program.
Who will notify the nominee if the recognition is approved?
If your nomination is approved by the review committee, a staff member in the Vice President's office will reach out to the nominated person with more information.
What if the nomination is not approved?
It is a great honor to be nominated by your coworkers for this recognition. If the nomination you submit is not approved, a staff member in the Vice President's office will reach out to the person that submitted the nomination and work with them to send you a Shout Out/Thank You instead.
How do I submit a nomination?
To submit a nomination, please complete this form. You will need the following items:
- The nominee's first and last name or the team name
- The nominee's email (only if nominating a person. Use the UMD Directory to find this information)
- The unit the nominee or team works in
- A description of why you are nominating the person or team and how the nominee exemplifies the mission, vision and values (this is the most important question)
- Any supporting documentation, such as photos, stories, etc. (optional)
Guidance: stronger applications will have detailed answers to questions. Submitting supporting documentation is optional, however will benefit the application.
Approximate time to complete form: ~5 minutes