Support Staff Awards
At Werklund, we are especially proud of the accomplishments of our support staff and we believe it is important to reward excellence.
The Werklund School of Education presents five (5) support staff awards each academic year to Werklund School of Education Management and Professional Staff (MaPS) and Alberta Union of Public Employees (AUPE) staff members who demonstrate high standards of professionalism, service, initiative and innovation. Nominations may be submitted by students, academic staff, support staff or the general public.
Nominations open May 1 - June 15
| Dean's Excellence Award | Excellence in Innovation Award | Excellence in Leadership Award | Excellence in Service Award | Staff Collaboration Excellence Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demonstrates overall excellence in his or her position | Demonstrates significant innovation | Actively involved in mentorship and development | Provides the highest level of service to the School Community | Creates opportunities to collaborate and demonstrated initiative |
| 1 AUPE staff or MaPS staff member | 1 AUPE staff or MaPS staff member | 1 AUPE staff or MaPS staff member | 1 AUPE staff or MaPS staff member | 1 AUPE staff or MaPS staff member and Academic staff member |
| $2,000 towards professional learning | $500 towards professional learning | $500 towards professional learning | $500 towards professional learning | $500 towards professional learning |
Support Staff Awards Selection Process
- Nominations may be submitted by students, academic staff, support staff or the Alumni.
- Members of the Support Staff Awards Committee shall make the selection of the award recipients for the Excellence in Innovation Award, Excellence in Leadership Award and Excellence in Service Award.
The Dean shall make the selection of the award recipient for the Dean’s Excellence Award.
- The recipients shall be announced and presented at an appropriate venue. Support Staff Award recipients will receive funding to be used towards a professional learning activity. All recipients shall receive an engraved plaque and a letter from the Werklund School of Education acknowledging the honour.