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10/29/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/29/2026 08:58

Nominations open for 2027 Strand Diversity and staff awards

Nominations are being sought for the David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award, Administrative/Professional and Civil Service Distinguished Service Awards, Administrative Professional Emerging Leader Award, Team Excellence Award, and the Environmental Stewardship Award. 

Award winners will be recognized at The Founding Celebration on Thursday, February 18, 2027. 

Nominations are open for the following awards:

Administrative/Professional Emerging Leader Award 
Recognizes an employee whose professional performance has shown tremendous promise for, and commitment to, the University.  Nominations are due Friday, November 13 at 4:30 p.m.

Administrative/Professional Distinguished Service Awards 
Recognize Administrative/Professional employees who demonstrate outstanding contributions to the work of the University. Nominations are due Friday, November 13 at 4:30 p.m.

Civil Service Distinguished Service Awards 
Recognize Civil Service employees who demonstrate outstanding contributions to the work of the University.  Nominations are due Friday, November 13 at 4:30 p.m.

David A. Strand Diversity Achievement Award
Recognizes a current faculty or staff member who is instrumental in extraordinary curricular or program activities that assist the University in responding to its commitment to diversity. Nominations are due Friday, November 13 at 4:30 p.m.

Environmental Stewardship Award
Recognizes individuals, campus groups, or departments that are helping further the University's sustainability mission.  Nominations are due Friday, November 20 at 4:30 p.m.

Team Excellence Award
Recognizes a departmental unit or cross-unit work group that has demonstrated the efficient use of fiscal and human resources to meet University goals and objectives that enhance the quality of our collective lives. Nominations are due Friday, November 13 at 4:30 p.m.

For more information, please contact: 

  • Strand Diversity Achievement Award - Contact Sue Randle or Ashley Pritts, [email protected], (309) 438-3383 
  • Environmental Stewardship Award - Contact Elisabeth Reed, [email protected], (309) 438-4425
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