University Staff Council's Staff Recognition and Excellence Awards recognize the extraordinary professional contributions and quality service of our University staff (non-exempt and exempt) and their integral role in advancing Loyola University Chicago's mission and fulfilling Loyola's promise in preparing people to lead extraordinary lives.

All regular staff members, full-time and part-time (20+ hours per week) are eligible, provided they are on non-probationary status and in good standing with his/her respective department and University at the time of nomination. Previous award recipients are ineligible. Awards will be selected by elected University Staff Council members. To avoid possible conflicts of interest, elected University Staff Council members are not eligible to nominate or be nominated during their terms in office.

Nominees must have consistently performed in an exemplary manner, exceeded the expectations of their position, and demonstrated commitment to the mission of the University and Loyola's values. Nominees should also embody the following attributes:

• Integrity, trust, and ethics
• Ambassadorship
• Mutual respect and collaboration
• Superior service 
• Professionalism
• Pride in work and accountability

Awards

Staff Member of the Year Award

To honor and recognize a staff member who has been with the university for at least 1 year and made a significant positive impact within their department and across the University throughout the previous year. This individual has fostered the mission of the University and demonstrated ambassadorship, exceptional leadership, and superior service to the Loyola community (faculty, staff, students & alumni). Over the past year, this individual has demonstrated their willingness to fulfill job-related responsibilities in light of the Jesuit ideals and made a conscious effort of improving their area of the University and the University at large. Staff are ineligible to be nominated for this award if they have been awarded Staff Member of the Year within the last 2 years. 

Kay Egan (Person for Others) Award

To distinguish a staff member with three years or more of University service who has made a significant positive impact within their department during their time at Loyola and has worked to foster the mission of the University. The award recognizes an exemplary colleague who is universally recognized as a resource and co-worker who provides the highest quality of service to the Loyola community (faculty, staff, students & alumni). Staff members can only receive the Kay Egan award once in their time at the institution.

Megs Langdon (Person for Community) Award

To distinguish a staff member with at least 1 year or more University service who has consistently made a significant positive impact beyond Loyola and within the person's larger community. The award recognizes an exemplary colleague who is universally recognized for their community service, including but not limited to: leadership, commitment to social justice, and ability to organize community members. Staff members can only receive the Megs Langdon award once in their time at the institution.

Student Service (Person for Students) Award

To distinguish a staff member who has made an ongoing commitment in providing expert service to our students. The award recognizes an exemplary colleague who has demonstrated initiative and creativity, exceptional individual or team contributions, and continuous improvement in student service. Staff members can only receive the Student Service award once in their time at the institution.

Team Spirit Award

To recognize a department, group, or team of two (2) or more individuals which has made a significant contribution to their department or the University through a new project or initiative that moves the Jesuit mission forward, maintained a harmonious work environment internally and interdepartmentally, and demonstrated a commitment to excellent customer assistance. All members involved should be included in the nomination form, and a department/group/team is ineligible for the Team Spirit award if they have won in the past 2 years. 

Rising Star (New Employee) Award

To acknowledge a staff member in their first two years of University service who has made a unique departmental contribution while embracing the Loyola spirit, demonstrated high-quality service, and has a track record of building interdepartmental relationships that lead to continuous improvement. Staff members can only receive the Rising Star award once in their time at the institution.

The Loyola community (staff, students, faculty, and administrators) is invited to participate in nominations. All nominations should include specific and current examples of the staff member's achievements and contributions that reflect the principle criteria and attributes mentioned above. To avoid possible conflicts of interest, elected University Staff Council members are not eligible to nominate or be nominated during their terms in office.