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. Please note that nominations have closed for 2025. Please return toward the end of the year for 2026 nominations.

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.