Awards

Our campus recognizes the dedication of our faculty and staff through a number of UWSP and UW System awards. For the awards that governance plays a role in, the awards, nomination process, criteria, and forms are included below by category. Please contact the Common Council Office common.council.office@uwsp.edu for any awa​rd-related questions. The guidelines are also in the University Handbook, Chapter 6​.

Recent UWSP Regents Awards recipients include:

Brittany Kaminski, Director of Marketing and Creative Services, University Communications and Marketing, received a 2025 Regents Academic Staff Excellence Award

Jeana Council, Professor, Department of Psychology, received a 2025 Regents Teaching Excellence Award

Rebecca Stephens, Professor and Chair, Department of English, received the 2024 Regents Teaching Excellence Award

Carrie Kline, Library Circulation Supervisor, University Libraries, received the 2023 Regents University Staff Excellence Award​

UNIVERSITY AWARDS

​​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 list​.

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

University Award Nomination Coversheets (click on link, then click File, Save As, and Download a Copy, or click Edit in Word and save a copy for your use​):

University Award Evaluation Rubrics:


ACADEMIC STAFF AWARDS

The Academic Staff Awards, provided for in the Handbook, recognize two individual academic staff members annually:

  • one academic staff member for their contributions made to the university (Academic Staff Excellence Award) and
  • one academic staff member for demonstrating a commitment to strong community service (Academic Staff Spirit of Community Service Award).

The Academic Staff Excellence Award recognizes an academic staff member (Category A, B, or C) for their contributions made in their unit, department, and/or university. Excellence in performance, personal interaction, initiative and creative, and outstanding achievement are items to consider when making nomination. The Academic Staff Excellence Award recipient receives an award of $2,500.

The Academic Staff Spirit of Community Service Award stresses the importance of service in building and contributing to a healthier community environment on and off campus. Contributions made in mental, social, physical, emotional, intellectual, vocational, spiritual/philosphical, and/or environmental areas should be considered when making nomination. All academic staff members (Category A, B, or C) are eligible for nomination for the Spirit of Community Service Award. The Academic Staff Spirit of Community Service Award recipient receives an award of $1,000.

Academic Staff Awards Nomination Form ​

Academic Staff Awards Rubrics

Academic Staff Awards past recipients​


UNIVERSITY STAFF AWARDS

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.

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 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. 



REGENTS TEACHING EXCELLENCE AWARDS


REGENTS ACADEMIC STAFF EXCELLENCE AWARD

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


REGENTS UNIVERSITY STAFF 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 University Staff Excellence Awards

PREVIOUS AWARD RECIPIENTS

 2024-2025 AWARD RECIPIENTS

Outstanding faculty and staff members were recognized recently at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point for their work.  

Academic Staff Excellence Award
   Laura Gehrman Rottier, University Advancement
 

Academic Staff Sp​irit of Community Service Award
   Amanda Gilman, University Advancement


University Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship and Service Award​
   Brian Barringer, College of Letters & Science - Department of Biology​

Excellence in Teaching Award
   Nathan Bowling, College of Letters and Science - Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
   Margaret Kubek, College of Letters and Science - Department of Sociology and Social Work  
   Sean Mooney-Leber, College of Letters and Science - Department of Psychology
   Holly Petrillo, College of Natural Resources 
    

University Scholar Award
   Charles Joshua Horn, College of Letters and Science - Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies  
   Bryant Scharenbroch, College of Natural Resources

University Service Award
   Shelli Dubay, College of Natural Resources 
   Sallie Scovill, College of Professional Studies - School of Health Sciences and Wellness 
   

University Staff - Carolyn Rolfson Sargis Award​
   Karlyn Jakusz, Information Technology

Outstanding Work Performance Award
   Patti Bembenik, Facility Services
   Darcy Hannon-McFarland, University Libraries 
   Tammy Molski, College of Professional Studies - School of Health Sciences and Wellness
   Steve Sparrow, Continuing Education  


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