Campus Life Staff Excellence Awards

Nomination Process for the 2020 Award

  • Any professional staff member or team in the Division of Campus Life can be nominated for this award. 
  • Nominations may be submitted by any member of the Brown community. Due date has been extended to Wednesday, May 6, 2020.
  • Nominations will be reviewed by a selection committee chaired by the Assistant Vice President for Campus Life Engagement.
  • Awards will be given at a ceremony - date to be determined.
  • Complete the Nomination Form

Eligibility

This recognition is to be awarded to an individual or team who currently work in any of the departments or offices of the Division of Campus Life 
Update: As per this University announcement, there will be no monetary component for these awards.

2020 Award Recipients

2019 Award Recipients

 

Award Categories

Excellence in Collaboration Award

The Excellence in Collaboration Award will be presented to an individual or team who have fostered cooperation, collaboration and open communication across two or more departments/offices/centers within the division of campus life. These individuals or teams may have collaborated and worked together on a project, a significant effort or an initiative that advances the strategic priorities of the division of campus life (building inclusive community, the residential experience, health and wellness, and operational excellence).

Student Impact Award

The Student Impact Award will be presented to an individual or team who has enhanced the quality of life of students and had a positive impact on their continued success at Brown. They may have taken ownership of key concerns and needs, acted on opportunities, solved problems,  or brought people and resources together to make processes more efficient for students and /or the division; created or implemented tools and systems that dramatically improved a process or provided a more accessible service for students.

Excellence Award for Mentorship

The Excellence Award for Mentorship will be presented to an individual who has demonstrated excellence in mentorship with a commitment to serving as a role model to others, promoting  holistic mentoring practices, lending informed advice, and providing navigational tools to thrive at Brown. This individual serves as a role model by inspiring confidence, respect and long term professional development among colleagues. At the foundation of this award is the ability to recognize, reward and foster greater individual contributions and/or greater team cooperation to achieve higher levels of performance.

Emerging Contributor Award (Rising Star)

The Emerging Contributor Award will be presented to an individual who has worked at Brown for less than three years and has exhibited exemplary performance that shows promise of future growth. This individual goes above and beyond what their work calls for and exemplifies dedication to the community, division, and university. This award recognizes the energy, enthusiasm, knowledge, and innovative ideas a new employee may bring to the workplace.

Excellence in Community Building Award

The Excellence in Community Building Award will be awarded to an individual or team who have created extensive opportunities for students or staff to build community and make connections through their programs, policies and spaces. These efforts should honor the lived experiences of various populations and reflect Campus Life's mission to foster a sense of belonging and build relationships across differences.