Board of Governors' Excellence in Public Affairs Award

 

Board of Governors' Faculty & Staff Excellence in Public Affairs Award

Integrating public affairs in University work

THE NAME OF EITHER A STAFF OR FACULTY NOMINEE, WITH OR WITHOUT A FORMAL NOMINATION LETTER SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BY MARCH 7, 2025.

This award is in recognition of a recipient's distinctive on-campus related work and accomplishments in support of the University’s public affairs mission.

Up to three faculty and three staff are selected annually. Each recipient receives a plaque and internal funds of $1,500 to support their university public affairs work.

Nominees must be full-time Missouri State employees with a minimum of 3 years full-time employment at the time of nomination.

FACULTY NOMINEE PROCESS

Each academic college, including Library Services and the West Plains campus, may submit one faculty each to represent their area for award consideration. A name may be submitted for consideration with or without a formal nomination letter by March 7, 2025. Faculty nominees will be contacted by Office of Public Affairs Support to begin assembling their formal application packet which will be due by April 4, 2025.  Applications include a letter by the nominee plus 3 supports letters. 

STAFF NOMINEE PROCESS

There is no limit to the number of staff that may be nominated. Nominations may be submitted by any campus employee or member of the public.  A name may be submitted for consideration with or without a formal nomination letter by March 7, 2025. Staff nominees will be contacted by Office of Public Affairs Support to begin assembling their formal application packet which will be due by April 4, 2025.  Applications include a letter by the nominee plus 3 supports letters.  

SUBMITTING A NOMINATION

Nominations and/or questions should be emailed to Stacey Trewatha-Bach, Assistant Director and Award Coordinator, Office of Public Affairs Support at StaceyTrewatha@MissouriState.edu.  Office: 417-836-8832 


Congratulations to the 2024-25 recipients

3 recipients 2024

Shown from left to right Dr. Alan Tinkler, Juli Panza and Dr. Rebecca Woodard. Not shown are Dr. David Cornelison and Jennifer Johnston.