Sample Nominations

In order to make the nomination process more accessible, the committee will accept nominations in essay or bullet point format. When using either format, please give detailed, descriptive examples. 

EXAMPLE 1 – ESSAY FORMAT

My nominee brings strong assets to their role and our group is incredibly fortunate to have them as our administrator.

First, they are dedicated and hardworking. They are extremely organized and focused on continuously learning and developing best practices to manage routine activities both efficiently and effectively. They bring a positive high energy and a personal touch. When I began my term as chair, they had developed processes and procedures over the years for managing our department that thoroughly impressed me. This brings consistency, as department chairs rotate, and helps each of us to start our term running, rather than scrambling to orient ourselves.

They bring true professional attributes to Ross and genuinely care about delivering excellent quality work. They strive to integrate both an understanding of the big picture strategy and goals (for the school, for the department), as well as attention to details. Many times over the last few years, I have approached them on a non-standard matter with only a vague idea in my mind of what we needed or wanted to do. They took the initiative to figure out what the area needed with minimal guidance from me, and then delivered on the task as well. They also always go above and beyond the call of duty in pursuing excellence. For example, in supporting our department retreat, they collaborated with the departmental committee as a team member and found creative ways to support the vision of the event with regards to the venue. The event received rave reviews by all and helped build the culture of our department.

My nominee easily develops and fosters relationships with faculty, doctoral students, and our guests. They actively participate in meetings and events; their participation enables them to understand the departments’ implicit needs and initiate ideas to support our efforts. They are terrific in welcoming our new faculty members and doctoral students, helping them adjust to the Ross School and Ann Arbor more generally. Likewise, our guest speakers and recruiting candidates encounter high quality facilitation of travel and accommodation, a welcoming personal hello, and we get rave reviews from them.

I highly recommend my nominee for a Ross Staff Recognition Award. They are motivated and positively engaged, serving as a true inspiration.

EXAMPLE 2 – Bulleted List

• Connect and Collaborate:
  • They are always available to give advice and problem-solve
  • They have a wonderful understanding of the departments in Ross and will often seek out staff from other departments to advise and collaborate with
• Learn and Grow:
  • Has attended multiple professional development classes
  • In their 5 years at Ross I have seen them constantly ask questions, develop their work portfolio, and become an expert in their field while still remaining curious
• Do Great Things:
  • They always goes above and beyond the call of duty in pursuing excellence
    • When we were short staffed they took on extra work to keep the office moving forward
    • Takes initiative to streamline processes
  • Has often been given a nominal or vague explanation of what the desired outcome should be. They took the initiative to figure out what was needed with minimal guidance from me, and exceeded expectations on the outcome.
• Be An Owner:
  • They have developed many processes and procedures over the years for managing our department.
    • Our department chairs rotate, and this ensured consistency no matter who was leading the department.
      
• Be Inclusive:
  • They make it a priority that everyone on the team gets an opportunity to speak
  • They are a part of the DEI committee and has helped to lead our team in diversity training