Employee Recognition Awards

Overview

The Healthy Workplace Champion Award recognizes individuals and groups who contribute to and foster a culture of safety and wellness; whose contributions exceed the responsibilities and expectations of their jobs to create a healthier working, learning, and living environment for our campus community.

Number of Awards

One (1) award to be presented.

Eligibility

• All UWindsor employees (full-time/part-time, permanent/temporary, student employees).
• Nominees must be active employees within the nominating year.

Criteria

Nominees must meet some of the criteria outlined below.

The individual/team:

• Has demonstrated a commitment to individual and/or workplace wellness and/or safety.
• Builds a safer, stronger, and more inclusive UWindsor community through their commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization.
• Their contributions exceed the responsibilities and expectations of their jobs to improve the well-being of the university community.
• Works to embed wellbeing in projects and initiatives within their area of influence.
• Has been involved in initiatives, programs, processes, or policies that have contributed to a positive work culture and campus wellbeing.
• Positively influences one or more of the factors impacting one’s well-being outlined in the Workplace Wellness Wheel.
• Works toward the continuous improvement of health and safety at the University. For instance, has taken specific actions to prevent injuries, occupational illnesses and/or unsafe conditions/practices.

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Overview

The Impact Award recognizes individuals and groups whose contributions result in meaningful positive impact within the University and/or the broader Windsor-Essex Community.

Number of Awards

One (1) award to be presented.

Eligibility

• All UWindsor employees (full-time/part-time, permanent/temporary, student employees).
• Nominees must be active employees within the nominating year.

Criteria

Nominees must meet some of the criteria outlined below.

The individual/team:

• Their contributions exceed the responsibilities and expectations of their jobs.
• The nominee has demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization.
• Creates and maintains opportunities for collaboration and engagement within the UWindsor community or the surrounding Windsor-Essex Community that have had a positive social, civic, economic and or cultural impact.
• Seeks to reinforce the value of giving back and getting involved (on their own or on behalf of the University)
• Brings the community and the University together to enhance impact.

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Overview

The Impact Award recognizes individuals and groups whose contributions result in meaningful positive impact within the University and/or the broader Windsor-Essex Community.

Number of Awards

One (1) award to be presented.

Eligibility

• All UWindsor employees (full-time/part-time, permanent/temporary, student employees).
• Nominees must be active employees within the nominating year.

Criteria

Nominees must meet some of the criteria outlined below.

The individual/team:

• Their contributions exceed the responsibilities and expectations of their jobs
• The nominee has demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization..
• Advances improvements and/or challenges the status quo with creative solutions/ways of thinking (large or small in scope) that have made a positive difference (organization wide or within a faculty/division/department).
• The new solutions may include new processes, systems, technologies, programs, or policies that tackle social, cultural, civic, student experience or health and safety issues.

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Overview

The Impact Award recognizes individuals and groups whose contributions result in meaningful positive impact within the University and/or the broader Windsor-Essex Community.

Number of Awards

One (1) award to be presented.

Eligibility

• All UWindsor employees (full-time/part-time, permanent/temporary, student employees).
• Nominees must be active employees within the nominating year.

Criteria

Nominees must meet some of the criteria outlined below.

The individual/team:

• Their contributions exceed the responsibilities and expectations of their jobs.
• The nominee has demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization.
• Demonstrates a commitment to sustainability to create a thriving, healthy, diverse, and resilient campus community for generations to come.
• Contributes towards environmental, health, social equity, economic sustainability, and/or improving sustainability literacy.
• The individual/teams’ actions have advanced at least one/two of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Has inspired change, increasing the sustainability efforts of their department, the University, and/or broader community, creating a lasting and measurable impact.

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Overview

The Inclusive Excellence Award recognizes individuals and groups who regardless of their role demonstrate a commitment to inclusive excellence, equity, diversity, decolonization, and respect for all persons. It also recognizes those who guide us toward the achievement of inclusive excellence goals. Inclusive Excellence embodies the recognition that not only is post-secondary education enriched by equity, diversity, and inclusion; equitable inclusion is critical to excellence (Scarborough Charter, page 9).

Number of Awards

One (1) award to be presented.

Eligibility

• All UWindsor employees (full-time/part-time, permanent/temporary, student employees).
• Nominees must be active employees within the nominating year.

Criteria

Nominees must meet some of the criteria outlined below.

The nominee has advanced equity, diversity, and inclusion by:

• Removing barriers to meaningful and active participation in University life.
• Working to embed the processes and practices of equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization in their area of influence.
• Leading by example to positively influence and engage others in equity and diversity initiatives and the creation of a positive, inclusive, respectful environment(s).
• Applying an equity lens to projects, policies, and initiatives within their area of influence.

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Overview

The Leadership Award recognizes individuals who, regardless of their role, demonstrate a willingness to exceed the responsibilities and expectations of their jobs to mentor and inspire others, encourage strategic thinking, innovation, and action.

Number of Awards

One (1) award to be presented.

Eligibility

• All UWindsor employees (full-time/part-time, permanent/temporary, student employees).
• Nominees must be active employees within the nominating year.

Criteria

Nominees must meet some of the criteria outlined below.

The individual:

• Leads by example demonstrating care and compassion for others.
• Builds a safer, stronger, and more inclusive UWindsor community through their commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization.
• Motivates their team/colleagues to consistently deliver quality work that exceeds expectations of their jobs.
• Positively influences/engages others to contribute to a common purpose and vision.
• Shows a commitment to personal and professional development in preparation for future potential leadership opportunities or to enhance their current leadership role.
• Demonstrates a high level of critical thinking skills.
• Contributes to developing the leadership capacity and strengths of those around them.
• Contributes to building a positive work culture within and/or beyond their own unit/department.

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Overview

The Service Excellence Award recognizes individuals or groups whose contributions exceed the responsibilities and expectations of their jobs to create a consistent and exceptional service experience for students, colleagues, alumni, donors, and other stakeholders.

Number of Awards

One (1) award to be presented.

Eligibility

• All UWindsor employees (full-time/part-time, permanent/temporary, student employees).
• Nominees must be active employees within the nominating year.

Criteria

Nominees must meet some of the criteria outlined below.

The nominee:

• Provides consistent exceptional client service that embodies the UWindsor Service Standards.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization.
• Deals regularly with difficult interactions effectively, professionally and with compassion.
• Has a positive attitude, good judgment, and good communications skills.
• Demonstrates a high level of emotional intelligence and resilience despite difficult circumstances and unforeseen problems, achieving outstanding success.
• Continuously strives to support a culture of service excellence by motivating and inspiring their colleagues to excel in the provision of services.
• Demonstrates tenacity, creativity, and resourcefulness.
• Their contributions exceed the responsibilities and expectations of their jobs.

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Overview

The Service Excellence Award recognizes individuals or groups whose contributions exceed the responsibilities and expectations of their jobs to create a consistent and exceptional service experience for students, colleagues, alumni, donors, and other stakeholders.

Number of Awards

One (1) award to be presented.

Eligibility

• All UWindsor employees (full-time/part-time, permanent/temporary, student employees).
• Nominees must be active employees within the nominating year.

Criteria

Nominees must meet some of the criteria outlined below.

The nominee:

• Provides consistent exceptional client service that embodies the UWindsor Service Standards.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization.
• Deals regularly with difficult interactions effectively, professionally and with compassion.
• Has a positive attitude, good judgment, and good communications skills.
• Demonstrates a high level of emotional intelligence and resilience despite difficult circumstances and unforeseen problems, achieving outstanding success.
• Continuously strives to support a culture of service excellence by motivating and inspiring their colleagues to excel in the provision of services.
• Demonstrates tenacity, creativity, and resourcefulness.
• Their contributions exceed the responsibilities and expectations of their jobs.
• Provides services to students.
• Demonstrates responsiveness and the genuine desire to assist students in difficult or sensitive situations.
• Has an extraordinary commitment to continuously providing excellent service to students beyond the scope of usual role and responsibilities.
• Provides equitable, inclusive, and individualized service to meet the specific needs of the student and make them feel valued and that they belong.

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