October 2, 2019

Nominations sought for annual UNOPA honors


Nominations are being accepted for University of Nebraska Office Professional Association awards that honor outstanding office/service employees and managers.

Nominations can be submitted by any University of Nebraska–Lincoln administrator, faculty or staff wishing to recognize the dedication of a colleague. Four UNOPA awards are given annually. Each includes a personalized gift and cash award.

The awards include:

- Floyd S. Oldt Boss of the Year — Honoring excellence in personal management, this award recognizes university employees who demonstrate outstanding skills in employee supervision and interpersonal relations.

- Floyd S. Oldt Silver Pen — Honoring two office/service employees, this award recognizes employees who have demonstrated superior performance while employed at the university and have made significant contributions to the campus community.

- Floyd S. Oldt Outstanding Staff — Recognizing an outstanding office/service employee, this award honors an employee who demonstrates distinguished service and contributions to the university community.

Additional details about each award, including nomination forms, are available online. For more information, contact Mikki Sandin at mikki.sandin@unl.edu or 402-472-2970.

The deadline to submit nominations is Oct. 11. Along with the online form, nominations must include a cover page and letters of recommendation. Return all nominations to Sandin at International Business, HLH 325, 730 N. 14th St., PO Box 880491, Lincoln, NE, 68588-0491.