Staff Awards and Scholarships
Staff Awards and Scholarships
In recognition of the invaluable contributions of our staff, the College of Humanities and the University of Utah have a number of staff award and scholarship programs. These initiatives commend staff members for their exceptional service and promote their ongoing professional development.
Annual Calendar
Refer to each award’s official announcement for current information, including instructions, eligibility, and deadlines.
Award |
Approx. Deadline |
Entity |
| Humanities Stellar Staff Award | November | Humanities Staff Council |
| College Staff Excellence Award | April | Humanities Staff Council |
| University Staff Excellence Awards | April | Humanities Staff Council |
| College Staff Professional Development Grant | Open | Humanities Staff Council |
| University Staff Professional Development Award | Open | University Staff Council |
| Tom Loveridge Staff Scholarship | Open | University Staff Council |
Staff Awards Summaries
Humanities Stellar Staff Award is awarded to a College of Humanities staff member who exemplifies excellence in service. If a college staff member has significantly helped you recently or goes above and beyond duty on a regular basis, we invite you to nominate them. Please email your nomination to humstaffcouncil@lists.utah.edu with the subject line "Stellar Staff Nomination" and briefly tell us about the outstanding efforts of that person. The call for nominations is usually sent out in the fall. Nominations are usually due in late November.
College Staff Excellence Award acknowledges one of the College of Humanities’ outstanding staff members for their exemplary service. This program was established to recognize the significant professional contributions by the College’s full-time staff (.75 FTE and above) who have been employed in the College for at least two continuous years. Dean’s Office staff are ineligible. Faculty and staff are equally encouraged to submit nominations. Nominations must include a letter of nomination, a letter of support from the nominee’s chair/director, and the nominee’s current resume. Additional letters of support from students and colleagues are encouraged. The call for nominations is usually sent out in the spring. Nominations are usually due in April. For more information, contact the Humanities Staff Council.
University Staff Excellence Awards recognizes superior service and ongoing contributions by the University of Utah's full-time and part-time staff employees. Faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate a staff member who meets the eligibility criteria. The call for nominations is usually sent out in the spring. Nominations are usually due in late June. Learn more and submit nomination.
Staff Scholarship Programs
College Staff Professional Development Grant supports professional development expenses, such as conference attendance, registration, membership dues, or tuition/fees related to professional development. Non-academic staff in the College of Humanities are eligible to apply. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewed twice per year; specific deadlines will be announced. For more information, contact the Humanities Staff Council.
University Staff Professional Development Award supports and encourages continuing professional education and training for all University of Utah staff members. Each award may be up to $500. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewed three times per year: September 15th, January 30th, and April 15th. Learn more and submit application.
Tom Loveridge Staff Scholarship is specifically for courses taught through the University of Utah and is awarded twice a year to a full-time staff member who exemplifies the service and dedication that Tom Loveridge personified. Each award may be up to $1,250. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and reviewed two times per year: January 15th and August 31st. Learn more and submit application.
