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University of Nebraska Office Professionals Association (UNOPA)

"Set The Example "

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Education is the birthright of every person. We as members of the University of Nebraska Office Professionals Association pledge ourselves to safeguard that right. We acknowledge the unique role of educational office professionals and the importance of their contributions to the university and the community. The purpose of UNOPA is to provide professional growth and promote high professional standards for educational office professionals with the University of Nebraska, as partners upholding the quality of service to the university educational system and the community.

Annual Awards

The University of Nebraska Office Professionals Association (UNOPA) presents several awards each year to outstanding employees. The Awards Committee solicits nominations, enlists judges from the University community, and presents the awards during the Bosses' Luncheon in November, and the Past Presidents and Retirees Recognition Program in April.

For nomination suggestions and tips:

  1. Visit our Tips Page or
  2. See the suggestions from Lola Young's Brown Bag Session on "How to write a Nomination."

Rose Frolik Award

For Eligible Nominees

This annual award was established in 1988 to recognize a member who demonstrates the attributes of UNOPA's founder and first president, Rose Frolik. Rose is an enthusiastic, energetic person who challenges life and feels that how you do your work may be a lot more important than what you do. UNOPA members who have been active for at least the past five years are eligible for nomination by another member. Recipients of this very special honor are presented with a personalized plaque commemorating their recognition, a year's membership to UNOPA, and a $600 cash award.

The 2008-2009 Recipient: Karen Jackson

Past Recipients

Floyd S. Oldt Outstanding Staff Award

Created to recognize an outstanding University of Nebraska-Lincoln office/service employee who demonstrates distinguished service and contributions to the University community, this award is made possible by an endowment left to the University Foundation by Floyd S. Oldt in 1991. Any University employee may nominate another UNL employee. Recipients receive a personalized plaque, a year's membership to UNOPA, and a cash award of $1,000.

The 2009-2010 Recipient: Billie Lefholtz

Past Recipients

Floyd S. Oldt Silver Pen Award

UNOPA established this award in 1987 to honor University of Nebraska-Lincoln office/service employees who demonstrate superior performance on the job and make significant contributions to the University community. Since this award was established in the year of UNOPA's Silver Anniversary and the Pen is an instrument common to all UNL personnel, it was named the"Silver Pen Award." Any University employee may nominate another eligible UNL employee. Recipients are presented with a silver pen, a year's membership to UNOPA, and $600.

The 2009-2010 Recipients: Sherryl Wallman and Shelly Green

Past Recipients

Floyd S. Oldt Boss of the Year Award

In 1982, UNOPA established an annual award for excellence in personnel management. It recognizes University of Nebraska employees who demonstrate outstanding skills in employee supervision and interpersonal relations. Any full-time employee of UNL, District Research and Extension Center, UNO, or UNMC whose primary work location is on the Lincoln campus, and who has management, administrative, or supervisory responsibilities, is eligible for nomination. Presented in November, this award includes a plaque, a year's Associate Membership to UNOPA, and $500.

The 2009-2010 Recipient: Karen Bell-Dancy

Past Recipients