The University of Texas at Austin Staff Excellence Awards and Outstanding Supervisor Award Program honors and recognizes the invaluable contributions of eligible non-teaching employees whose outstanding dedication, competence, conscientious performance, excellent customer service or ingenuity has had a significant impact on the continuing success of The University. Each year thirty individuals receive the Staff Excellence Award and two individuals receive the Outstanding Supervisor Award. Each individual is awarded $1,500.00.
All non-teaching staff at The University of Texas at Austin who have held at least half-time appointments for two or more years are eligible. Nominations for both classified employees and administrative and professional personnel are encouraged by the President of the University and the Excellence Awards Committee. Criteria for staff excellence awards: contributes to and demonstrates a commitment to the University's Core Purpose and Values; significantly improves customer service or increases customer satisfaction for specific University customers; significantly improves a work process or system or has significantly increased the efficiency of an operation or unit; demonstrates an exceptional ability to foster collaboration, communication and cooperation among colleagues and University constituents; performs at a level above and beyond normal job requirements. Criteria for outstanding supervisor awards: contributes to and demonstrates a commitment to the University's Core Purpose and Values; creates a positive and motivating work environment; maintains open lines of communication within the department and throughout the University; encourages professional development; demonstrates fairness and equity in resolving issues; remains open to feedback concerning his or her own performance.
Award recipients are notified in April and are honored formally at The University's Staff Recognition Program in late April or May. In addition, the award recipients from the University of Texas Libraries are honored at the Libraries Staff Recognition Reception in May. Listed below are staff members from the University of Texas Libraries who have been recognized with the University of Texas at Austin Staff Excellence Award.
Suyapa Steer, Benson Latin American Collection, 2009
Frank Meaker, Facilities and Support Services, 2009
David Flaxbart, Chemistry Library, 2007
Michele Ostrow, Library Instruction Services, 2006
Robert (Bob) C. Stewart, Local Systems, Digital Initiatives, 2005
Wendy Nesmith, Interlibrary Services, 2004
Glen Worley, Acquisitions & Serials Department, 2004
Marcia Parsons, Fine Arts Library, 2003
Laura Schwartz, Fine Arts Library, 2003
Nancy Sparrow, Architecture and Planning Library, 2002
Kathleen McDonagh, Circulation Services, 2001
Dennis Trombatore, Geology Library, 2001
Joe Lucas, Facilities & Support Services, 2000
Gary Lay, Undergraduate Library, 1999
Jim Wieferman, Map Collection, 1995
Loretta Acevedo, Automated Cataloging, 1991
Paul Miner, Cataloging Department, 1990
Patricia Hartunian, Automated Cataloging, 1989
Ann Nelson, Information Systems Planning, 1989
Martha Favors, Perry-Castañeda Library Reserves, 1988
Nancy Glass, Film Library, 1987
Rudy Hyde, Automated Bibliographic Services Department, 1987
Elizabeth Korves, Geology Library, 1987
Kathie McIver, Reference Services Department, 1987
Karen Lemunyon, Chemistry Library, 1986
Jim McCulloch, Geology Library, 1986
Nancy Roper, Circulation Services Department, 1986
Harry Sullivan, Cataloging Department, 1986
Betty Bare, HRHRC Cataloging Department, 1985
John Ramage, Circulation Services Department, 1985
Ira Carver, Periodicals and Microforms Unit, 1984
Bernice Dawson, Classics Library, 1984
Lila Stillson, Architecture and Planning Library, 1984
Alison Beck, Barker Texas History Center, 1983
Paul Miner, Circulation Services Department/Coding Project, 1983
Warren Wilson-Reiner, Circulation Services Department, 1982
Robert Foster, Library Administrative Offices, 1982
Charlotte Gunn, Cataloging Department, 1982
Angela Olivera, Barker Texas History Center, 1982
Ernestine Blacklock, Undergraduate Library, 1981
Margaret Flores, Public Affairs Library, 1981
Marty Phillips, Circulation Services Department, 1981
Dorothea Poe, Undergraduate Library, 1981
Jane Hazelton, Film Library, 1980
Marjorie Stockton, Book Repair Unit, 1980
Linda Shook, Library Administrative Offices, 1980
