Office of Facilities & Economic Development
Employee Award Program
Nomination Form
Overview:
The Office of Facilities & Economic Development (F&ED) oversees the operations of Auxiliary Services,
Economic Development, Facilities Management and Real Estate Management. While each of these
entities is crucial to the University’s overall achievements, success cannot be attained without the diligent
efforts of each of our team members. The Facilities & Economic Development Awards program provides
an opportunity to recognize some of the most exceptional F&ED workers who have consistently exceeded
expectations as they work and serve the UT Dallas community.
Than
k you for taking time to nominate your fellow team members for recognition. Please note, all
submitted comments will be kept confidential.
Eligibility:
• The staff member must be full-time/part-time, or a student employee. Members of the awards
committee are not eligible to receive an award.
Process for Nomination:
• Nominee must be a F&ED employee.
• Complete the Employee Award Nomination Form and return to [email protected] by
November 10, 2023.
• Please ensure that all fields in the nomination form are complete and accurate.
• Provide specific examples of how the nominee has met the criteria for the selected award
category.
Criteria:
The F&ED Service Excellence Award
• A person that embodies the core values of F&ED: Service excellence, innovation, community
partnerships, sustainability, and results oriented
• Continuously seeks ways to improve satisfaction when providing services to various members of
the university community (students, staff, faculty, visitors)
• Builds a community within the department
• Eliminates barriers by communicating and collaborating with others to address a need
The Innovator Award
• Provides creative solutions to problems and thinks outside of the box
• Suggests new ways to improve the quality of services or programming
• Consistently brings new ideas to the team
The Rising Star Award
• A new addition to the team (1 year or less of employment within F&ED)
• Shows significant potential to be a star employee at UTD
• His/her work performance surpasses or exceeds the job description, and he/she demonstrates
commitment to the team and university
• Has contributed a significant amount of positive impact on the team
Office of Facilities & Economic Development
Employee Award Program
Nomination Form
Th
e Sam Eicke Behind the Scenes Award (Formerly known as the Behind the Scenes Wonder Award)
• Provides quality work behind the scenes that contribute to the success of operations, programs
or projects
• Someone whose distinguished work makes everything go smoothly for everyone else
• Performs above and beyond the call of duty to ensure the smooth sailing of various operations
Selection Process:
The F&ED award recipients are selected by a committee formed by F&ED employees. The
committee decisions are based on the information submitted by the nominator(s). Once a
decision is made the nominee will be announced and awarded at our New Year's event.
Office of Facilities & Economic Development
Employee Award Program
Nomination Form
Nominator
Name: __________________________________________________________________________
Department: _____________________________________ Position: ___________________________
Email: _____________________________________ Phone: ____________________________
Nominee
Name: __________________________________________________________________________
Department: _____________________________________ Position: ___________________________
Email: _____________________________________ Phone: ____________________________
Nominating Award
Please select one award that the person will be in consideration for.
What is your Affiliation with the Nominee?
How Does This Person Embody This Award? (500 word limit)
Provide Example(s) within the Past 12 Months of How This Person Acted in Accordance to the Criteria
of the Award. (500 word limit)
The F&ED Service Excellence Award
The Innovator Award
The Rising Star Award
The Sam Eicke Behind the Scenes Wonder Award
