Awards

Heart of Extension Award winners will be announced tentatively on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.

Once again, we're putting some emphasis on recognizing and rewarding the people within Extension and the amazing work they do. This is done through our "Heart of Extension" awards program!

These awards have been established to recognize and reward individuals who really are at the heart of our mission. Whether that be out in the community, or supporting behind the scenes, their impact to Extension's efforts are felt and realized.

The award is for Extension Personnel at any level or any job category (staff, faculty, appointed personnel, etc.). Nominations can be submitted by any employee as well. The time-frame to consider for the award is FY21 (July 2020 - June 2021).

Below is a non-exhaustive list of criteria the committee will use to judge the nominees:

- Consistently performs a high quality of work and collegiality in required and expected duties
- Work on special projects, cross-functionally, or serving on a committee or team, either in the unit or in the community
- Demonstrates ability to foster and promote a diverse and inclusive work environment and mindset
- Fosters and facilitates opportunities for stakeholders to improve knowledge, skills and abilities
- Open to and welcomes constructive feedback on their own work – constantly looking for ways to improve and solicit self-reviews
- Maintains perseverance in the face of adversity
- Significant contribution(s) to a major project or operation
- Makes special efforts to recognize excellence in others
- Constantly seeks to improve service to stakeholders by developing efficiencies, processes, cost savings, successful crisis management, or other mechanisms leading to better outcomes
- Courageous in providing value-added input through effective communication and constructive feedback
- Demonstrates a willingness to work with others and assist whenever needed or requested with a positive attitude
- Having an open mind to change and being a change agent for the local unit, team, and organization
- Can readily adapt to new situations while actively seeking ways to advance beyond the status quo
- Creates a positive work environment and enhances the brand of the local unit, Extension, ALVSCE, and The University of Arizona!

Thank you for your nomination!
2021 Conference Committee