The Models of Excellence Award Program celebrates the outstanding achievements of individual full- and part-time staff members and teams throughout the University’s schools and centers.

This fall, Penn’s long-standing recognition program will continue to highlight the best in staff commitment and achievement with the 2023 call for nominations. Nomination submissions will be accepted through October 28.

You can nominate individual Penn staff members and teams for an award in three categories: Models of Excellence, Pillars of Excellence, and Model Supervisor. Download the digital Call for Nominations brochure for descriptions of each category.

The online nomination form is available at www.hr.upenn.edu/models.

In all categories, award recipients each receive $500 and a symbolic award. Nominees selected for honorable mention receive $250 and a symbolic award. Awards will be announced and the honorees celebrated on stage in Irvine Auditorium on April 26, 2023.

Nomination Information Sessions

The Models of Excellence Selection Committee makes their recommendations on the content of your nominations. That means your submissions are crucial. Learn how to submit a nomination that conveys the exceptional work of your colleagues by attending a virtual How to Write a Models of Excellence Nomination information session. Two sessions will be held on:

• Tuesday, September 27, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 11, 1-2 p.m.

Register at www.hr.upenn.edu/models-infosession.

Visit the Models of Excellence Program webpage or email models@hr.upenn.edu for more information.

—Division of Human Resources