Important: Nominees must have been employed as a State Classified employee at Colorado State University for at least three years to be considered for the award, and past recipients are not eligible for ten years.

Guidelines for Nomination

  • A completed nomination form (see link below).
  • Please describe nominee qualifications in the form below. Provide as much detail as possible.
    • The nomination should include specific examples and supporting evidence that demonstrate employee excellence. Please do not include normal job responsibilities and/or experiences. We recommend focusing on the exceptional qualities of the nominee, detailed examples of how they typically go above and beyond, and their history of service and excellence at CSU.
    • A strong nomination will include multiple perspectives from inside and outside the University.
    • Optional – Supporting Documentation: One letter of support may be included in addition to the descriptions on the nomination form. Published materials or exhibits cannot be used as supporting documentation.

Outstanding Achievement

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