Online Nomination Form
Current Awardee - April 2008
Evan Meade
Department of Chemistry
Our Applause for April goes out to Evan Meade, Laboratory Storekeeper in the Department of Chemistry. As his nominations say:
"Evan wears many hats in the operation of the general chemistry stockroom. He makes solutions, provides unknowns, equipment and chemicals for 3000 chemical students a year. Answers teaching assistant and student questions about the lab experiments. Evan designed a template that improved the accuracy and the speed of the chemistry student check-out system. Evan also helps many of our non-contact teaching assistants with their improvement of the English language and of course American culture."
"Evan is one of those great employees who slips through the cracks when it comes to being recognized for a job well done. He isn't flashy and doesn't create any fuss or drama. He comes in each day and does his job and does it really, really well but with a quiet understated way. Thus, unfortunately the Evans of the world often go unnoticed."
"Evan Meade is always willing to lend a helping hand to whatever project is at hand. Many times I have explained a need for whatever dilemma has come up and he has responded, 'Just a minute I think I have just the thing.' He disappears into the stockroom and reappears with just the tool or beaker or apparatus to solve the problem. He keeps the horticulture alive and thriving in the Resource Center and throughout the building. Evan also has a special word of the day or question of the day to brighten a morning and keep us thinking."
"Evan quietly does a sometimes thankless job and he does it well. I am pleased to call Evan a colleague. He is always smiling and has always been willing to help wherever and whenever he is needed. Evan is always willing to lend a friendly helping hand. He is courteous and is excellent at his job. He works well with students and staff alike. Evan is very dependable has been a great addition to the chemistry department team. An APPLAUSE award would be a wonderful way to let Evan know how we greatly appreciate his dedication to the department and that we recognize his hard work in an often thankless job."
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The College of Arts & Sciences is fortunate to employ many highly competent, loyal, innovative staff members. Without the efforts of these dedicated employees, the missions of the college could not be achieved. The Applause program will recognize these efforts and honor staff members for their innovative ideas, their consistently outstanding performance, or their service above and beyond the call of duty. As in any endeavor, Applause will be given for a valiant effort in a failed attempt, as well as for a brilliant achievement.
Awards
Applause awards will be given monthly. In addition to the attention the awardees deserve from all of us, Applause awardees will currently receive:
- A cash award of $200
- A reception for a large group in their honor in their home department
- Publication of their achievement
In addition, six candidates will receive Applause for the calendar year. Annual awardees will currently receive:
- A cash award of $200
- Bookstore gift certificates of $100
- Submission to the University KUDOS award program
- Publication of their achievement
From time to time, additional prizes will be announced (i.e., Campus Recreation Massage Gift Certificates).
Eligibility
Every permanent Managerial/Professional (B-line) and Clerical/Tech/Service (C-line) employee in the College of Arts & Sciences is eligible to receive our Applause. Nominations are completely open. Arts & Sciences employees may submit nominations for any eligible employee, including themselves. Other university faculty and staff and off-campus individuals may submit nominations for eligible Arts & Sciences employees. Many nominations may be made for the same individual. Nominations may be selected for either the monthly or annual awards. Nominations will not expire. (Although they will not expire, nominations may become stale after a few months, so reminders are welcome) A candidate may be selected more than once, although probably not more than once for the same achievement.
Nominations
Nominations are easy. Simply fill out the online form or email your nomination to applause@unlnotes.unl.edu with the nominee's name (First and Last) as the entire subject line and a one-paragraph summary of the reason this individual should receive Applause. Applause is awarded subjectively. The criteria are that the individuals are employed by the college and that the service to the college is extraordinary. Selection from among nominations is at the sole discretion of the dean.
Sponsor
The Applause program is sponsored by the Dean’s Office, College of Arts & Sciences.
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The Applause program honors college employees who perform their jobs extraordinarily well. Nominations may be sent anytime by anyone to acknowledge the efforts of any permanent college employee. Whether you are faculty, staff, student or otherwise, your nomination can make a difference.
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