University of Wisconsin Stout | Wisconsin's Polytechnic University

Purpose This $5000 award is a recognition of and investment in an academic staff individual who has demonstrated outstanding ability and performance and shows potential for future professional contributions to UW-Stout. One award will be given annually as determined by the criteria set forth, with final approval by the Chancellor.

All academic staff with more than four years of full-time experience at UW-Stout are eligible.

Funding period is for one year, July 1 - June 30. Funds must be expended in alignment with UW-Stout policies. The recipient of this award is to be engaged in professional activities which contribute to UW-Stout's mission, with funds used for professional development related costs, including travel, support, and supplies. 

An individual may self-nominate or be nominated.  To be included in the electronic application: 

• Memo limited to two pages which describes the applicant’s ongoing contributions to UW-Stout and profession
• Indication of how the $5,000 will be used, (i.e.) what professional development will take place as a result of the award
• Three letters of recommendation from supervisors and colleagues
  
• Current resume

• The applicant’s performance is consistently and notably beyond that which the position requires.
• The applicant demonstrates initiative and creativity as documented in peer observations, unit/department reviews, and/or student evaluations.
• Specific contributions to the department, institution, and/or profession are stated and are supported by the three letters of recommendation required in the application.
• The applicant shows potential for future professional contributions to UW-Stout.
• Evidence of leadership is demonstrated by the individual selected.
• The overall quality of the application will be considered by the committee in the selection process.

The nomination process is based on the Senate of Academic Staff representation structure:

A written report is required within thirty days after the end of the award year.  This report will be submitted to the Chancellor, to the Chair of the Senate of Academic Staff, and to Research Services (rssubmissions@uwstout.edu).  The report will include an account of how the money was used and how the award has benefited the recipient professionally in his/her role at UW-Stout.