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Committee looking for Public Service Award nominees
Nominations are now being accepted for the UW’s Outstanding Public Service Award.
The award, initiated in 1980, recognizes the contribution of faculty and staff to improving the quality of life locally, nationally or internationally through public service. The award is presented at the University’s annual Recognition Ceremony in June and includes a $3,500 stipend from the President’s Fund for Excellence.
Nominations may be made by faculty, or staff, or by a member of an organization that has benefited from the public service of a UW faculty or staff.
“Public service is playing an increasingly important part in the University’s presence throughout the state and region,” President Richard L. McCormick wrote in his letter to faculty. “This award program helps focus attention on the role the University plays, so I hope you will take a few moments to consider nominating a deserving colleague.”
Nomination letters should include the following:
Nominating letters should not exceed two single-spaced typed pages. Nominations may be accompanied by a maximum of three additional one-page letters of support.
Nominations should be sent to the Outstanding Public Service Award Committee, Office of the President, 301 Gerberding Hall, Box 351230, Seattle, Washington 98195. They should be received by Monday, Feb. 15.
The recipient of the award will be selected by a University committee. Criteria for selection include the nature and extent of the public service activity, the amount of time and effort involved, and the lasting impact it has had. The award may be for social, cultural, civic, education- or health-related achievements. It may be given for uncompensated consulting work within one’s area of expertise, or for volunteer work outside one’s area of expertise. ¶