Pillars of Excellence: November 11 |
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October 22, 2013, Volume 60, No. 10 |
If you look up “pillar” in the dictionary, you’ll find entries like these: a supporting, integral or upstanding member or part; a person or thing regarded as reliably providing essential support for something.
These words describe many of the staff members at Penn who steadfastly provide the strong foundation and support the University needs to thrive and grow. Penn wants to find these often unsung heroes and give them the recognition they so richly deserve.
That’s why we’ve added a brand new category to the Models of Excellence program this year called Pillars of Excellence. The category is designed to celebrate our weekly-paid staff members who do their jobs so well you feel their impact all around you.
You see or interact with pillars of the institution every day: from administrative support to infrastructure services, these staff members keep the University clean, safe and operational for Penn’s faculty, staff and students. They provide superior sustained service, support special projects or situations in a notable way, deliver exemplary customer service, exhibit exceptional resourcefulness or creativity, improve processes and contribute to a positive work environment.
If you know any weekly-paid staff members who match this description, show them how much their hard work means by nominating them for a Pillars of Excellence Award. Nominations are due by Monday, November 11. Find complete details about the nomination process, including a Pillars of Excellence Nomination Preparation Guide at www.hr.upenn.edu/myhr/appreciation/models/pillarsaward
An award ceremony and reception for all Models of Excellence program honorees will take place on April 3, 2014 in Irvine Auditorium. All members of the campus community are invited.
For help with nominations or for more information about the award ceremony, contact Human Resources at Models@hr.upenn.edu or (215) 898-1012.
—Division of Human Resources |