​​UNIVERSITY AWARDS 

The University Awards, provided for in the Handbook, recognize individuals for teaching, scholarship, and service. Information regarding the Call for Nominations for University Awards (Faculty Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship, and Service, Excellence in Teaching, University Service, and University Scholar awards) is below. Also below are evaluation rubrics that will be used by the University Awards Subcommittee when considering nomination packets in selection of award recipients. The intent in providing the evaluation rubrics is to provide additional guidance to those preparing nomination packets. Nominees or those compiling nomination packets are asked to consult the rubrics to ensure that submitted nomination packets are complete. Please check the University Handbook for specific award eligibility, but these are generally for faculty and academic staff. 

Previous award winners are ineligible for the same award for five years. Please check the eligibility list​.

Submit the coversheet and required materials to University.Awards@uwsp.edu​.

• Excellence in Teaching Scholarship and Service Award nomination form - 1 recipient will receive $2,500
  faculty or academic staff with at least .5 FTE teaching assignments or .5 FTE in University Library with 5 or more years of service at UWSP are eligible
  

• ​Excellence in Teaching Award nomination form - up to 5 recipients will receive $1,000 each
  faculty or academic staff with at least .5 FTE teaching assignments or .5 FTE in University Library with at least one year of service at UWSP are eligible (one award is for someone with 1-3 years service)
  

• ​University Scholar Award​ nomination form - up to 2 recipients will receive $1,000 each
  faculty or academic staff employed half-time or more are eligible
  

• University Service A​ward​ nomination form​ - up to 2 recipients will receive $1,000 each​
  faculty or academic staff employed half-time or more are eligible
  

Carolyn Rolfson Sargis Award       

The Sargis Award is an annual award given to a university staff member in recognition of notable accomplishments and service throughout their career at UW-Stevens Point. To be eligible for this award, the candidate: must have 20 or more years of UWSP service (which can include LTE and project appointment service, but be currently in permanent status; a listing of eligible university staff is provided below), must be making a positive contribution towards the goals and objectives of their unit and the university, should regularly demonstrate professionalism in working relationships and contacts within and outside the university community, and should show a commitment to personal growth and community service. 

The recipient of​ the Sargis Award receives a $2,500 award.

• Carolyn Rolfson Sargis Award nomination form
  
  
• University Staff members eligible for nomination for the Sargis Award​

Outstanding Work Performance Award​​

The Outstanding Work Performance A​wards recognize individuals for performance far beyond what is normally expected, including, but not limited to, taking on additional responsibilities or increased workload, accepting and completing special projects not part of the normal work duties, developing or modifying procedures, or exhibiting behavior that enhances the workplace, resulting in increased effectiveness and efficiency of service offered by the work unit or university. 

Up to four recipients of the Outstanding Work Performance award will receive awards of $1,000. 

University staff are eligible for the Outstanding Work Performance Award if they were employed with UW-Stevens Point during the entire previous calendar year (January 1-December 31) for at least 700 hours (34% FTE) as university staff and did not receive an award in the previous two years. 

• University Staff Outstanding Work Performance Award nomination form​    

University Staff Service Award        

The University Staff Service Award recognizes one individual for time and effort voluntarily given to the university community; time and effort not considered part of the normal work assignment. Including, but not limited to, involvement in campus committees, or assistance to staff, students, or campus organizations. The result of this involvement is increased positive perception of the university within the community or enhancing the ability of the university to accomplish its mission. 

The recipient of the University Staff Service Award receives an award of $1,000. 

University staff are eligibl​e for the Service Award if they were employed with UW-Stevens Point during the entire previous calendar year (January 1-December 31) for at least 700 hours (34% FTE) as university staff and did not receive an award in the previous two years. 

• University Staff Service Award nomination form

• History of UWSP Nominations for Regents Teaching Excellence Awards 
  

Universities of Wisconsin Awards are suspended at this time. Information will be updated if these awards resume.

• History of UWSP Nominations for Regents Academic Staff Excellence Awards