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Floyd S. Oldt Presidential Igniting Excellence Award
Rubric Criteria
- Nomination and recommendation letters should strive to address the criteria below. The first criterion will be tabulated by the Awards Committee.
- Each section of criteria is worth up to 20 points for a possible maximum total of 100 points for the nominee. Nominee must have a minimum score of 80 points to win.
- Only one award will be presented.
Igniting Excellence Award Criteria:
- Employed by the University of Nebraska at least 1 year
- Current UNOPA member for at least 1 year and in good standing
- A member in good standing is one who attends meetings, professional development and other UNOPA offerings, and participates in the annual Parking Lot Fundraiser. (20 max points)
- Attends UNOPA meetings & PD offerings: 5 pts.
- UNOPA Board Member in last 5 years: 5 pts.
- UNOPA Committee Member in last 5 years: 5 pts.
- Participates in parking lot fundraiser: 5 pts.
- A member in good standing is one who attends meetings, professional development and other UNOPA offerings, and participates in the annual Parking Lot Fundraiser. (20 max points)
- Current UNOPA member for at least 1 year and in good standing
- Shows support and dedication to UNOPA’s mission/objectives (20 points)
- Thriving while working in tough situations (20 points)
- Sparking meaningful conversations and actions (20 points)
- Advocating for others (20 points)
2/17/2026