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Nominate outstanding staff for STAR awards by April 12

Nominations are being accepted for UC ANR Staff Appreciation and Recognition awards until midnight on April 12.

Nominations should be submitted via e-mail to Human Resources at humanresources@ucanr.edu.

Nominators are responsible for documenting the approval of each nominee's supervisor as part of the application submission. A PDF copy of email approval from the supervisor(s) will be accepted.

After reviewing the applications, a review committee will recommend the individuals and teams to be awarded. The vice president has final authority to approve STAR awards.

Unit directors and award winners will be notified of the final decisions in May.

STAR Award recipients will be celebrated during an ANR recognition event on June 15 at 2-3:30 p.m.

For more information about eligibility and criteria, visit https://ucanr.edu/sites/ANRSPU/Supervisor_Resources/Staff_Appreciation_and_Recognition_STAR_Awards.

Outstanding UC ANR staff win STAR awards

The CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE team for San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties is one of eight teams that won STAR awards. During the pandemic, the team got creative to keep youth engaged in learning about health and nutrition. One approach was hosting family cook nights online in English and Spanish.

UC ANR recognized the exemplary performance of 22 individual UCANR staff members and eight teams, presenting them with 2022 Staff Appreciation and Recognition awards. The honorees receive cash rewards as well as praise from their peers. The awards were presented at a special online recognition event on June 16.

To see the full list of STAR recipients, visit ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/files/369399.pdf. A recording of the event will be post at https://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/All_Hands under “2022 meetings.”

Nominate outstanding staff for STAR Awards

Nominations are being accepted for UC ANR's 2022 Staff Appreciation and Recognition (STAR) awards.

By midnight on April 14, nominations should be submitted via e-mail to humanresources@ucanr.edu. Nominators are responsible for documenting the approval of each nominee's supervisor as part of the application submission. A PDF copy of email approval from the supervisor(s) will be accepted.

In April and May, a committee will review applications and recommend individuals and teams to receive awards. The vice president has final authority to approve STAR awards.

Unit directors and award winners will be notified of the final decisions in May.

STAR awards will be presented at the 2022 ANR Recognition event on Thursday, June 16, 2-4 p.m.

To learn more about eligibility and criteria, visit https://ucanr.edu/sites/ANRSPU/Supervisor_Resources/Staff_Appreciation_and_Recognition_STAR_Awards.

Nominate outstanding staff for STAR awards by April 12

The Staff Appreciation and Recognition Award Program provides an opportunity to recognize and reward outstanding staff for their individual and team performance within Agriculture and Natural Resources.

By midnight on April 12: Nominations should be submitted via e-mail to Human Resources. Nominators are responsible for documenting the approval of each nominee's supervisor as part of the application submission. A PDF copy of email approval from the supervisor(s) will be accepted.

April-May: Review committee reviews applications and recommends individuals and teams to be awarded. The Vice President of ANR has final authority to approve STAR awards.

May: Unit directors and award winners are notified of the final decisions.

June 17, 2-4 p.m.: STAR Award recipients will be celebrated during an ANR recognition event. Save the date!

Learn more about eligibility and criteria at https://ucanr.edu/sites/ANRSPU/Supervisor_Resources/Staff_Appreciation_and_Recognition_STAR_Awards.

WEDA Award nominations due March 1

Two award opportunities are available this year through the Western Extension Directors Association (WEDA). Please note that applications for both are due March 1, 2021.

The WEDA Awards of Excellence was created in 2005 to recognize Extension outreach education programming that has achieved outstanding accomplishments, results, and impacts in addressing contemporary issues in one or more of the 13 Western states and Pacific Island US Territories. The Western Extension Directors Association (WEDA) Awards of Excellence is offered annually to individuals or multi-discipline teams for single state or multi-state programs. Awards are presented by the Chair of the WEDA. Winners receive a plaque, certificate and monetary stipend in support of their program. The award recipients present a brief seminar at the time of the award presentation, typically during the Western Regional Joint Summer meeting. UCANR can make up to two program submissions. Vice President Humiston will make the final selections. Reception and initial screening of applications will be made by the Academic Assembly Council Program Committee. Their recommendations will be forwarded to the AVP.

The WEDA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Extension Award was created to recognize Extension professionals in the Western Region who have demonstrated excellence in reaching diverse audiences, especially minority and/or traditionally underrepresented populations. Any client or Extension employee may nominate an individual. Self-nominations are also accepted. UCANR can submit one program. Vice President Humiston will make the final selections. Reception and initial screening of applications will be made by the Academic Assembly Council Program Committee. Their recommendations will be forwarded to the AVP.

Submit your applications by March 1, 2021, to Joan Taylor Warren (jtwarren@ucanr.edu).

https://ucanr.edu/sites/UCAAC/Western_Extensio__Directors_Association_Awards_of_Excellence

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