Models of Excellence: Nomination Process

The nomination process for the 2012 Models of Excellence Program has begun. The deadline for nominations is Friday, November 4. Nominations of active staff members* (individual or team) are welcome from any member of the University of Pennsylvania, including self-nominations. Please note that all components of a nomination must be completed before it will be accepted.

Nominations should apply to notable staff member contributions to the University during the previous academic year (July 1–June 30) that are above and beyond job and performance expectations.

*This program is designed specifically to recognize contributions of active weekly and monthly paid staff members of the University of Pennsylvania. Please contact Human Resources at or 215-898-0380 with questions regarding eligibility.

Preparing a Nomination

Click here for a step-by-step guide to preparing a Models of Excellence nomination. Nominator workshops also are available upon request. Contact Human Resources at or 215-898-0380 for more information.

Nominations should be typewritten and include the following:

1. A brief description of the job responsibilities of the nominee(s).
2. A one-sentence description of the contribution and how it reflects one or more of the Standards of Excellence.
3. A description of the achievement, explaining specifically:
           a. how the nominee(s) went above and beyond job responsibilities and  expectations,
           b. what prompted this endeavor, and
           c. what Standards of Excellence were utilized to allow for this
               extraordinary outcome.
4. The name, current title, work address, email and work telephone number of the nominator, nominee(s), and two references.
5. The name, title, work address, email and work telephone number of the supervisor of each nominated staff member, along with a note of confirmation from the supervisor stating that a) the staff member did the work that is being nominated and b) he/she is appropriate for this honor. Click here for a Supervisor Note of Confirmation.

Nomination materials (including references) should be sent by intramural mail to:

Human Resources
QOWL - Models of Excellence Program
527-A 3401 Walnut/6228

References

Each nomination should be accompanied by two (2) University references from individuals familiar with the work cited. Nominators may not submit references. No more or less than two references should be provided.

References should confirm and expound on the described achievements, explain how the achievements surpassed job expectations, and demonstrate how the achievements involved the use of Standards of Excellence.

Each reference should address the contribution of every member of a team nomination, either as a group or in terms of each individual.

References should be typewritten and limited to one page each. References should be included as part of the nomination in sealed envelopes labeled with the name(s) of the nominee(s).