The College of Optometry values and appreciates all its staff and the excellent service they provide to the faculty, staff, students and patients of the college. The annual Emerging Professional Award has been developed to recognize those staff members who show initiative and commitment to the college from the beginning of their employment. This award will be given to those who consistently exhibit the values of the College of Optometry and The Ohio State University. The award selection process will be by nomination with a final committee selection of a candidate that best demonstrates these values. Faculty, staff, and students can nominate individuals for the award by completing the nomination form.
AWARD:
One recipient will receive a one-time cash payment of $500 and a physical award commemorating this prestigious award. Presentation of the award will occur at the annual College of Optometry Appreciation Luncheon or another group gathering.
ELIGIBILITY:
- Open to any Optometry full-time or part-time staff member with less than 3 years total of Optometry service by the date nominations are opened for the cycle.
- Nominees must be employed at the time of the award presentation.
- Temporary employees (including graduate students, interns, and residents) and returning staff with more than 3 years total of optometry employment are not eligible for this award.
- A single person or a team may nominate an individual.
- Previous winners are exempt, but not exempt from the Distinguished Staff Member of the Year Award.
CRITERIA:
The nominator must provide written examples of how the nominee consistently shows any combination of the following values, strengths and contributions:
- Demonstrates a willingness to learn and take on new projects that enhance the work life and/or quality of the unit.
- Providing outstanding and ongoing excellence in service to faculty, staff, students and patients.
- Consistent demonstration of one or more of the college’s core competencies: Acts with Integrity and Accountability, Embraces Change and Encourages Innovation, and Promotes Openness and Trust.
PROCESS:
Anyone seeking to nominate a staff member should complete a nomination form located on the website. Supervisors may also submit nominations for their employees. The nomination should include specific accomplishments and services of the nominee. The nominator may also include additional supporting documents. Nominations will be reviewed by the Staff Advisory committee or a sub-committee selected by the Staff Advisory Committee. This committee will select the winner from among the nominations based on the above criteria. All nominees will be recognized
DEADLINE:
Nomination forms, along with any supporting documents will be submitted to the Staff Advisory Committee beginning in late spring as announced each year. Late nominations will not be accepted and will forward to the next year review.
For more information, please contact the Staff Advisory Committee Chair, Rebecca Roby, roby.77@osu.edu.