Nomination Form

General Information

  • Compelling nominations include detailed, descriptive examples to get the point across. For instance, “They are an excellent coworker” is much more supportive and convincing when followed with specific information about what makes them a great coworker.
  • Nominations can be in essay form or a bulleted list. When using either format, please be at detailed as possible.
  • Nominators must identify themselves, but may request to have their name concealed from the nominee for anonymity.
  • Each nomination is placed in the nominee’s personnel file regardless of whether or not they receive an Award.
  • Faculty and The Ross Leadership Team (directly report to Dean) are not eligible for this award.

Please see the following examples for guidance

Staff Recognition Nominee Form

If you are uncertain whether the person is a supervisor, please contact Ross HR at rosshumanresources@umich.edu or 763-1180.

Please provide either a bulleted list or short (1-5 paragraph) essay summarizing how the nominee's performance and attributes meet the following criteria. With either format, please be as detailed and descriptive as possible, and give specific examples to bring experiences to life.

Actively participates in strengthening the Ross community in one or more of the following ways:

  • Fostering an environment of belonging (i.e. helping others feel valued, respected, comfortable speaking up, and connected; ensuring others have access to opportunities; and building the skills to work effectively and respectfully across differences)
  • Connecting and engaging with others (i.e. a great team player or trusted partner, being thoughtful and caring, helping others, etc.)
  • Doing a great job (i.e. providing “red carpet” customer service, delivering key outcomes, being creative and innovative, creating value, etc)
  • Demonstrating development and growth (i.e. trying something new, seeking feedback, contributing to others development, etc.)
  • Taking Ownership (i.e. seizing an opportunity, welcoming a challenge, resolving a problem, exhibiting a “One Ross” approach, etc.)

Please do not include the nominee's name or department
name in the nomination. Use they/them or "XXX" in place of the nominee's name. (Please reference examples linked above in the General Information section).

 

Please provide either a bulleted list or short (1-5 paragraph) essay summarizing how the nominee's performance and attributes meet the following criteria. With either format, please be as detailed and descriptive as possible, and give specific examples to bring experiences to life.

Actively participates in strengthening the Ross community in one or more of the following ways:

  • Fostering an environment of belonging (i.e. helping others feel valued, respected, comfortable speaking up, and connected; ensuring others have access to opportunities; and building the skills to work effectively and respectfully across differences)
  • Connecting and engaging with others (i.e. a great team player or trusted partner, being thoughtful and caring, helping others, etc.)
  • Doing a great job (i.e. providing “red carpet” customer service, delivering key outcomes, being creative and innovative, creating value, etc)
  • Demonstrating development and growth (i.e. trying something new, seeking feedback, contributing to others development, etc.)
  • Taking Ownership (i.e. seizing an opportunity, welcoming a challenge, resolving a problem, exhibiting a “One Ross” approach, etc.)

Please do not include the nominee's name or department
name in the nomination. Use they/them or "XXX" in place of the nominee's name. (Please reference examples linked above in the General Information section).