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Staff Distinction Awards

The Staff Distinction Awards recognize the outstanding contributions of School of Medicine staff members, and consists of five total awards:

  • Four Individual Excellence Awards, presented to a single recipient each
  • One Excellence in Collaboration Award, presented to a team of two or more staff members

Who is eligible?

The Individual Excellence Awards are open to all benefits-eligible School of Medicine staff members (both classified staff and UAP; full-time and part-time employees).

For the Excellence in Collaboration Award, nominated teams must contain at least two benefits-eligible staff members who have played an integral role in advancing the project or initiative. Entire departments or service units may not be nominated.

For additional details about the awards, including the award criteria, please see the full descriptions in the Award Overview section.

Award nominations

The award nominations window is now closed. Please join us on May 14 to recognize our outstanding nominees and award recipients!

Key dates

  • March 31: Nominations open
  • April 18: Nominations close; all application materials, including supplemental materials, due
  • May 14: Awardees announced at awards ceremony and recognition event

Staff Distinction Awards Information Session

To learn more about the staff awards, join us for a Staff Distinction Awards Information Session on March 27 at noon. This virtual event will include:

  • Detailed explanation of award categories and eligibility
  • Step-by-step guide on how to nominate a colleague
  • Q&A segment

Sign up for the info session »

Overview of awards

Questions?

Contact us at somstaffawards@vcuhealth.org.

Previous award recipients and nominees