Staff Senate

This program aims to honor four outstanding staff members annually, with two awardees from each semester – one exempt and one non-exempt.

Eligible individuals must be current employees with at least one year of service, excluding previous awardees within the last five years.

Award winners will receive not only the recognition they deserve but also a $100 prize (System SAP 31.01.10) and a personalized plaque commemorating their achievements. This program is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the hardworking individuals who make TAMIU thrive.

By participating in the TAMIU Staff Senate Employee Recognition Program, you contribute to building a positive and appreciative workplace culture. Let’s come together to celebrate the outstanding efforts of our staff members, who go above and beyond to make TAMIU a great place to work!

Note: This program does not replace the Employee of the Year award, and instead supplements it by providing additional means of staff recognition throughout the year.

Selection Criteria

• Candidates will remain anonymous to all voting board members while their nomination statements are ranked using the rubric below. The nominees with the highest overall rating for each employee classification (i.e., exempt and non-exempt) are selected as the top choice. All present board members, except the President due to their awareness of the candidates, then vote to confirm both candidates.
• Nominees will be reviewed by HR to ensure eligibility
• In the event of a tie, resolution will be reached through a majority vote by the present board members.

Application Guidelines:

• No self-nominations are allowed.
• Applicants must be current employees with at least one year of service.
• Previous awardees are ineligible if recognized within the last five years.

How to submit a nomination: