Nomination Guidelines

To be eligible to the Triton Outstanding Employee Award, professional faculty, staff, and supervisor nominees:

1. Have a minimum of one (1) year of full-time continuous University service without any break in service.

2. Remain actively employed by UOG through the date the award is presented. 

3. Temporary employees (emergency hire) and members of the selection committee are not eligible for nomination.

4. Self-nominations are not accepted.

5. Those nominated in the supervisor category must be currently functioning in a supervisory capacity within one (1) year from September 30, 2026.

6. The employee must have received at minimum a satisfactory performance evaluation rating in his/her most current performance evaluation.

7. The employee must not have received any disciplinary action during the calendar year for which their performance is being recognized or during the nomination/evaluation process.

8. Disciplinary action is defined as an official reprimand or adverse action.

9. An employee under investigation for misconduct or involved in an active disciplinary case is also not eligible.

 

Nomination Process

For full consideration, a completed nomination packet must include the following:

1. A nomination form.

2. Nomination Statement: Please provide a clear and concise description (250-500 words) of how the nominee demonstrates excellence in the selected award criteria. Include specific examples, accomplishments, and impacts of their contributions to the University community.

Anyone can make a nomination: supervisors, colleagues, or students. Please send your complete confidential nomination packet, no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 30, 2026 to https://url.uog.edu/employee-award-nomination 

Should you have any questions or require any assistance in the process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (671) 735-2350.

 

Nomination Form

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