Staff Excellence in Public Affairs Awards

Staff Award Information

Nomination process

Nominations can be submitted by colleagues, faculty, administrators, students, alumni or community members. Letters of nomination should describe how the nominee meets the criteria and desired qualifications outlined below. Nominees from the West Plains campus are welcomed. There is no limit to how many staff nominations can be submitted for consideration.

Please email the staff nominee's name and accompanying nomination letter to the award coordinator StaceyTrewatha@MissouriState.edu, Office of Public Affairs Support.  

Eligibility criteria

• Staff nominees must be current, full-time Missouri State University employees.
• Staff nominees must have a minimum of 3 years full-time employment at the time of their nomination.

Desired qualifications

• Demonstration of active engagement with the community for a sustained period of time. Inclusion of students in this engagement is essential.
• A successful record of inspiring and motivating students to develop the skills to become informed and culturally competent citizens who are knowledgeable about public policy issues affecting our society.
• A sustained record of leadership involving students in the process of addressing and seeking solutions to important public policy, educational, cultural, health, economic development, or environmental issues.
• Development of successful partnerships between students and community members and/or organizations in carrying out Public Affairs initiatives.
• Effective leadership within the University in support of priorities and projects that demonstrate the University’s Public Affairs Mission in action.
• Exemplification of the highest standards of citizenship, cultural competence, and ethical behavior and evidence of mentorship of students in these areas.

Nominee application packets

• Applications should not exceed 10 pages maximum.
• Materials should be delivered or emailed to the Office of Public Affairs Support, Meyer LIBR 202-J.