The U of A Staff Senate is excited to announce updated categories for the Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year awards, reflecting the diverse roles and contributions of staff members across campus.

Beginning with the current award cycle, nominees and winners will be recognized in five distinct categories:

• Student & Campus Experience
• Business & Organizational Operations
• Technology, Data & Research
• External Relations & Strategic Initiatives
• Facilities & Campus Support

"These categories give us the opportunity to better showcase the wide-ranging impact staff have on the university's mission," said Ashley Reeves, Staff Senate chair for the Employee of the Quarter/Year process. "Every staff member contributes to the success of our students and campus in unique and meaningful ways, and these categories help us celebrate that diversity."

Award recipients will continue to be recognized quarterly and annually for their outstanding service, with winners of Employee of the Year chosen from among the Employee of the Quarter honorees.

Expanded information about the categories, as well as instructions on how to nominate a staff member, can be found on the Staff Senate website.

Nominate a colleague today by using the form on the website. The deadline to submit nominations for Employee of the 1st Quarter is Oct. 15.