Employee Advisory Council

Outstanding Professional Employee Award

Nominations are due: Monday, March 9, 2026

The Employee Advisory Council (“EAC”) seeks to raise the awareness of the campus community about the contributions that employees (both represented and non-represented) make to the quality, diversity, and overall mission of the University of Maine. One award will be given to a salaried employee whose actions and achievements, beyond normal work responsibilities, have provided outstanding service to their field, the University of Maine, the University of Maine at Machias, and the community as a whole.  In recognition of the employee’s accomplishments and contributions, a $1,000 cash stipend is presented to the recipient.

A salaried employee must be nominated by another University of Maine or University of Maine Machias employee.  To be eligible for consideration, each nominee must meet the following minimum requirements:

• The nominee is a current salaried employee
• The nominee has served the University of Maine/UMaine Machias for a minimum of 3 continuous years; and
• The nominee is not a past recipient of the award.

Selection of award recipients will be based upon the nomination submissions that best reflect the following criteria:

1. Demonstrating a dedication to serving others
2. Maintaining the highest level of professional services and standards within their disciplines or areas of responsibility
3. Helping to create a better campus environment for students, faculty, and staff
4. Have demonstrated public service through significant contributions to:
   • their field (e.g., professional associations, committees, and boards)
   • the University of Maine (e.g., university committees and councils), and
   • their community (e.g., schools, nonprofit organizations, and government)

The professional employee will be selected by the Employees Advisory Council.

Nominations are due: Monday, March 9, 2026

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