Staff awards are presented on an annual basis. To be eligible to be nominated, staff must be in a permanent professional or classified position at greater than 0.5 FTE.

 

Nominations will be accepted for the 2026 Staff Awards from March 2-13. Criteria for each award is posted on the individual award pages listed below. Thank you for your interest. 

We greatly appreciate your time and effort in recognizing your peers. Should you have any questions, please reach out to the individual contact person for each award (listed on each award page).

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Academic Advising Award

Questions regarding the Academic Award should be directed to Emily Edwards at Advising Commons advising@montana.edu or 406-994-3532.

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Excellence in Innovative Service Award

Questions regarding the Excellence in Innovative Service Award should be directed to Staff Senate Chair Kayla Lee at staffsenate@montana.edu or 406-994-5643.

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President's Award for Championing Campus Values

Questions regarding the President's Award for Championing Campus Values should be directed to Madison McKenzie at madison.mckenzie2@montana.edu, Access and Success, or 406-994-3004.

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Excellence in Outreach Award

Questions regarding the Excellence in Outreach Award should be directed to MSU Staff Senate at staffsenate@montana.edu or 406-994-4361.