Staff Awards

Award Category Sponsor Eligibility Nomination/Application Process Former Winners
Team Builder Award Staff Awards College of Engineering Recognizes an exceptional team member who fosters a work environment of collaboration and is consistently helpful to and supportive of others, puts the interests of the team first, passes on knowledge, demonstrates flexibility, and supports team/unit decisions. A nomination packet, no more than two pages in length, to include: summary of reason for nomination; examples of performance and actions of nominee; description of accomplishments; and at least three supporting letters CoE Annual Staff Appreciation Event
Spirit of Georgia Tech Award Staff Awards Georgia Tech Human Resources Recognizes staff who inspire others with their presence and professionalism, creating an environment where others flourish and thrive. Nominees embody what it means to be a Georgia Tech employee, continually striving toward progress and service. Ideal nomination will describe how the individual has exhibited the specific behavior and how his/her efforts and approaches impacted others and the community. Nominators are encouraged to include three letters of support. Institute Faculty & Staff Honors Luncheon
Service to the Community Award Staff Awards Georgia Tech Human Resources Presented to staff who engage in activities that help others within the Georgia Tech community or outside of the Institute. Nominees will demonstrate a positive impact on others. Ideal nomination will describe how the individual has exhibited the specific behavior and how his/her efforts and approaches impacted others and brought the eyes of the world to Georgia Tech. Nominators are encouraged to include three letters of support. Institute Faculty & Staff Honors Luncheon
Rising Wreck Award Staff Awards Georgia Tech Human Resources Celebrates staff who demonstrate leadership qualities that align with the Institute's Creating the Next Visionary Leader vision. Nominees should take initiative to solve problems and improve work situations without being promoted. Ideal nomination will describe how the individual has exhibited the specific behavior and how his/her efforts and approaches impacted others and brought the eyes of the world to Georgia Tech. Nominators are encouraged to include three letters of support. Institute Faculty & Staff Honors Luncheon
Rising Star Award Staff Awards College of Engineering Recognizes an individual member who has created or utilized an opportunity to grow and develop in their role in the past 12 months and as a result, has made important contributions to their unit. A nomination packet, no more than two pages in length, to include: summary of reason for nomination; examples of performance and actions of nominee; description of accomplishments; and at least three supporting letters CoE Annual Staff Appreciation Event
Research Spotlight Award Staff Awards School of Electrical and Computer Engineering Presented to a researcher (research faculty, post-doctoral fellow, or general faculty member) who has made a significant contribution to the research efforts in ECE. Six copies of the nomination packet available online via the School's Assistant Director of Administrative Operations, as well as a two-page summary of achievements Roger P. Webb Awards Program
Process Improvement Excellence Award Staff Awards Georgia Tech Human Resources Celebrates staff who consistently invent or improve tools, processes, or systems. Nominees should consistently ask "how can we do this better?" and "why do we do it that way?" Ideal nomination will describe how the individual has exhibited the specific behavior and how his/her efforts and approaches impacted others and brought the eyes of the world to Georgia Tech. Nominators are encouraged to include three letters of support. Institute Faculty & Staff Honors Luncheon
Price's Pride Staff Awards Georgia Tech Library Recognizes three members of the Georgia Tech Library classified staff for significant achievement resulting in contributions to the Institute. Nomination including a signed submission of support and brief profile of the nominee Georgia Tech Library Employee Appreciation Event
Petit Institute Interdisciplinary Research and Educational "Above and Beyond" Award Staff Awards Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience Recognizes team-based individuals that demonstrate exemplary service to the institute and contribute to its warm, collaborative environment. Petit Institute Holiday Party
Partnership Award Staff Awards Georgia Tech Human Resources Celebrates staff who cultivate mutually beneficial partnerships at the international, national, or local levels. Nominees seek new partnerships while leveraging existing ones. Ideal nomination will describe how the individual has exhibited the specific behavior and how his/her efforts and approaches impacted others and brought the eyes of the world to Georgia Tech. Nominators are encouraged to include three letters of support. Institute Faculty & Staff Honors Luncheon
Outstanding Undergraduate Academic Advising Award - Staff Staff Awards Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education Recognizes a staff member whose primary role is to advise undergraduates. Must have completed at least two years of service Documentation to include: cover letter, letter from nominator, letter from supervisor, and letters from students. Institute Faculty & Staff Honors Luncheon
Outstanding Staff in a Supervisory Position Staff Awards College of Computing Nominee should have made significant achievements contributing to the fulfillment of the mission of the College and of Georgia Tech. Nomination including information about the nominator and nominee and why the individual should receive the nomination Annual College of Computing Awards Celebration
Outstanding Staff in a Non-Supervisory Position Staff Awards College of Computing Nominee should have made significant achievements contributing to the fulfillment of the mission of the College and of Georgia Tech. Nomination including information about the nominator and nominee and why the individual should receive the nomination Annual College of Computing Awards Celebration
Outstanding Staff for Community Leadership Award Staff Awards College of Computing Nominee should have experience in working as a team or in an effort to mobilize or motivate others. They should not have fixed a problem or created a new endeavor alone, but rather have worked within the entire College community towards a solution that impacts the long-term health of the college community and its people. Nomination including information about the nominator and nominee and why the individual should receive the nomination Annual College of Computing Awards Celebration
Outstanding Graduate Academic Advising Award Staff Awards Office of Graduate Studies Presented annually to one staff member who has rendered outstanding performance in graduate student academic advising. Documentation to include: cover letter, letter from nominator, letter from supervisor, and letters from students. Institute Faculty & Staff Honors Luncheon
Leadership in Action Award Staff Awards Georgia Tech Human Resources Celebrates staff who effectively motivate, influence, and develop both groups and individuals to achieve Institute goals. Nominees inspire change and productivity in others. Ideal nomination will describe how the individual has exhibited the specific behavior and how his/her efforts and approaches impacted others and brought the eyes of the world to Georgia Tech. Nominators are encouraged to include three letters of support. Institute Faculty & Staff Honors Luncheon
Hero Award Staff Awards College of Engineering Recognizes a staff member who is a role model and sets a positive work example, committed to service excellence, produces exemplary work, and demonstrates that no job is too big or too small. A nomination packet, no more than two pages in length, to include: summary of reason for nomination; examples of performance and actions of nominee; description of accomplishments; and at least three supporting letters CoE Annual Staff Appreciation Event
Hats Off Performance Award Staff Awards School of Electrical and Computer Engineering Recognizes classified staff members who have demonstrated exceptional job performance and/or service to ECE above and beyond the call of duty. Six copies of the nomination packet available online via the School's Assistant Director of Administrative Operations Roger P. Webb Awards Program
Faces of Inclusive Excellence Staff Awards Institute Diversity Recognizes a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students who are committed to advancing a culture of inclusive excellence at Georgia Tech. Diversity Symposium Awards Luncheon
Excellence Award Staff Awards Georgia Tech Human Resources Celebrates staff who are involved with transformative, larger-scale efforts. Nominees should achieve results that impact a large constituency of Georgia Tech employees. Ideal nomination will describe how the individual has exhibited the specific behavior and how his/her efforts and approaches impacted others and brought the eyes of the world to Georgia Tech. Nominators are encouraged to include three letters of support. Institute Faculty & Staff Honors Luncheon
Employee of the Quarter Staff Awards Georgia Tech Library Nominee will be honored for living by and/or putting the mission, vision and expected behaviors of the Library into action. Nomination including information about the nominee and how he/she lives out the mission of the Library Open Forum quarterly all staff meeting
Diversity Champions Award Staff Awards Institute Diversity Given to campus community members who advance equity at the Institute, particularly at the intersections of race and class. Diversity Symposium Awards Luncheon
Creating the Next Award Staff Awards Georgia Tech Human Resources Recognizes an individual or team who regularly evaluates situations, gathers data, and uses the data, to identify opportunities for change. Nominees embrace change as an opportunity for growth and innovation. Ideal nomination will describe how the individual has exhibited the specific behavior and how his/her efforts and approaches impacted others and brought the eyes of the world to Georgia Tech. Nominators are encouraged to include three letters of support. Institute Faculty & Staff Honors Luncheon
COE T'xpert Award Staff Awards College of Engineering Recognizes an exceptional team individual who has made outstanding contributions to technical services with positive impact to support unit mission, continually expands knowledge and skill, promotes a positive work experience, provides innovative solutions to problems, and serves as a resource for others. A nomination packet, no more than two pages in length, to include: summary of reason for nomination; examples of performance and actions of nominee; description of accomplishments; and at least three supporting letters CoE Annual Staff Appreciation Event
Academic Spotlight Award Staff Awards School of Electrical and Computer Engineering Presented to a researcher, classified staff, or general faculty member who has made a significant contribution to the ECE teaching or academic program. Six copies of the nomination packet available online via the School's Assistant Director of Administrative Operations Roger P. Webb Awards Program