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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.
Karen Jackson, Webmaster
Phone: 402-472-7903
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Please click here for a printable version of the guidelines and application process.
The
University of Nebraska Office Professionals Association (UNOPA)
established the Silver Pen Award in the 1987-88 academic year
to honor two University of Nebraska-Lincoln office support employees
who have demonstrated superior performance while employed at
UNL
and who have made 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, the award was appropriately named the Silver
Pen
Award. An endowment by the Floyd S. Oldt Trust began during
the 1991-1992 academic year and this award was renamed the
Floyd
S. Oldt Silver Pen Award. Any University of Nebraska employee
may nominate another eligible employee.
Eligibility:
Office/service employees engaged in secretarial,
clerical or business work at UNL. |
Note:
UNL is defined to include the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the
University of Nebraska District Research and Extension Centers or
Central Administration, UNO or UNMC if their primary work
location is on the UNL campus. (Members of the 2008-2009
Awards Committee, including the director, and UNOPA elected
officers are ineligible.
Individuals who have previously received this award are also ineligible.
An individual cannot be nominated for both the Floyd S. Oldt
Outstanding
Staff Award and the Floyd S. Oldt Silver Pen Award within the same
membership year.) In the event of a tie of total points given by the judges, the monetary award will be split among the winners.
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Award:
Monetary cash award of $600, an engraved A. T. Cross Silver Pen,
a framed certificate, and a one-year UNOPA membership. All Floyd S. Oldt Silver Pen Award Nominees will
receive a printed certificate to commemorate their nomination and will be recognized at the Award
Luncheon being held on February 10, 2009. The winner will not be notified in advance.
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Guidelines & Instructions
to submit nomination:
Please return -
- A cover sheet with
the following information: Nominee's name, title, department,
campus address & zip and date hired; Nominator's name, campus
address & zip, campus phone number and e-mail address.
- Please limit your
nomination to a one (1) page typed response to the
questions or statements listed below about your nominee. In addition -
- Three (3) letters of recommendation in support
of this
nomination.
- Nomination and support letters must be in "blind format".
What is "blind format"? To help assure impartiality, nominee's name, title and department are noted only on the front cover page. (Judges do not receive the cover page.) For all other pages (one page addressing criteria plus support letter(s), do not use the nominee's name, department or reference to gender. To reference nominee, it is suggested to use: this person, this nominee, this individual, our nominee, etc.
Note: Any reference to nominee's name or gender will be blackened by the Award Committee before the package goes to the judges. This makes it very difficult for the judge to read and may be a detriment to the nomination.
Other tips for writing a nomination:
- The judges will be using the "criteria for evaluation" to assess each nomination. Be sure to address each of the criteria!
- Cite specific examples - use descriptive adjectives ("this person is a terrific team player") and then give a situation or example that shows the attribute.
- Proofread! Check for spelling errors!
- The judges are relying on your words and examples to "see" your nominee's contributions. Speak from your heart!
- Be timely in getting your nomination packet to the awards chairperson.
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Criteria
for Evaluating Nominations
| Points
(Total
100) |
| 1. |
Explain
how the nominee has performed beyond expectations within their
position(s) during their employment at UNL. |
(30) |
| 2. |
What significant
contributions has this individual made to the University as a whole? |
(15) |
| 3. |
In what
activities (past or present) does the nominee participate for the
purpose of self-development and/or professional growth. |
(10) |
| 4. |
Provide
evidence of the nominee's character, personal attributes, and caring
attitude as an employee of the University. |
(13) |
| 5. |
How does the nominee exhibit creative contributions beyond normal work assignments? |
(12) |
| 6. |
How does the nominee inspire a "teamwork"attitude? |
(10) |
| 7. |
Letters of reference and other relevant information to support this nomination. |
(10) |
Judges:
There will be six (6) judges, all from UNL: an administrator, one faculty member, a director, a manager or supervisor, one office employee, and one service employee.
NOMINATION
DEADLINE: January 9, 2009
RETURN NOMINATION,
COVER PAGE, AND LETTER(S) OF RECOMMENDATION TO:
Beth Zager
900 Rm 200 (8805)
For
Additional Questions: Contact:
AWARD
PRESENTATION: February 10, 2009
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to Awards Page
Updated 07/08
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