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2017 Models of Excellence Award Nominations: October 21

Models of Excellence Award.Penn staff members are known for their exemplary work. Now is your chance to recognize these efforts by nominating your coworkers for Penn’s Models of Excellence awards. Nominations for fiscal year 2017 are open now through October 21, 2016.

The new online nomination is available at https://www.hr.upenn.edu/models

The Models of Excellence award program celebrates the extraordinary achievements of full- and part-time staff across the University’s schools and centers. Awards are given in three categories:

  • Models of Excellence Award—Recognizes staff member accomplishments that reflect initiative, leadership, increased efficiency, and a deep commitment to service.
  • Model Supervisor Award—Honors supervisors who contribute to Penn’s success.
  • Pillars of Excellence Award—Celebrates the important work that weekly-paid staff members do to promote Penn’s success.

Two lunch-time programs will be held to help you begin putting together a nomination that conveys exceptional performance and award worthiness.

Register at www.hr.upenn.edu/modelsbrownbag or models@hr.upenn.edu

  • Thursday, September 22, 1-2 p.m., 3401 Walnut Street, 5th Floor, HR Conference Room
  • Thursday, September 29, 12:30-1:30 p.m., 3624 Market Street, Suite 1A South, Learning and Education Training Room

All nominees receive a certificate of appreciation for their service. Models of Excellence, Pillars of Excellence and Model Supervisor winners each receive $500 and a symbolic award. Nominees selected for honorable mention receive $250 and a symbolic award. Awards will be presented at the Models of Excellence ceremony on March 28, 2017 at 4 p.m. in Irvine Auditorium. (Doors open at 3:30 p.m.; reception to follow.) The entire Penn community is invited to attend.

Visit https://www.hr.upenn.edu/models for more information about the Models of Excellence program, or contact Human Resources at models@hr.upenn.edu or (215) 898-1012 if you have questions.

—Division of Human Resources

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