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Lisa Wells
Associate Director, Office of the Dean
(215) 895-6418
lw325@drexel.eduGerri C. LeBow Hall 1217
Excellence in Service Award
2024-25 Academic Year
This award program will recognize the exceptional accomplishments of faculty and staff who have demonstrated their commitment to the betterment of the LeBow community through service activities in support of the priorities of LeBow’s strategic plan: student success, research, external partnerships, inclusivity, visibility and brand, and diversifying revenue streams.
To nominate for this award:
Nominations should be submitted to Dean Madan and Lisa Wells. Nominations should include a letter of support with detailed information about the nominee’s excellent service and how it reflects LeBow’s strategic priorities. Service recognized should be reflective of work since summer 2024.
Eligibility:
All LeBow faculty and staff are eligible.
Nominations will be evaluated and considered by a selection committee of faculty and staff from across the College, along with Dean Madan.
Timeline:
Application Deadline: May 15, 2025
Reporting and Acknowledgement:
The work of the award recipients will be shared with the LeBow community to acknowledge and communicate the details of the excellence in service and be recognized at the end-of-academic-year celebration. In addition, winners will receive a commemorative award and cash prize.
Extra Mile Award
The Extra Mile Award was created to recognize colleagues who impress us through a single action or with how they do their job in an exceptional way that goes above and beyond expectations. It offers recognition to our fellow co-workers and how their efforts contribute to making LeBow College fulfill its mission. By acknowledging the extra efforts across all departments, it gives us all the opportunity to express our appreciation to each other while encouraging collaboration and excellence.
Eligibility
- Each nominee can be awarded only once per fiscal year, and nominees must have a minimum of three months of full-time or part-time employment at the LeBow College of Business to be eligible.
- Nominations must be made by current full-time or part-time employees of LeBow College of Business.
Nomination Criteria
Nominators must provide a detailed description (100-word minimum) of the nominee’s actions, addressing the following points:
- Explain what the nominee did that made you believe they just went above and beyond expectations.
- Describe how the nominee’s actions led to a positive outcome for all parties involved.
- How did the nominee go outside their current job duties or description to go beyond what is expected?
- How did the nominee exceed those expectations?
We’ve provided examples of well-written nominations for reference to assist in crafting your own.
- Nomination Sample 1
Thanking Jane Doe for her swift response and enthusiastic support in creating positive momentum for promoting our new social impact analytics course. Her proactive measures, especially in seeking elective course approval from the Business Analytics department, demonstrate her commitment to fostering innovation and ensuring the success of this new course through higher enrollments. It’s truly inspiring to work alongside someone as proactive and supportive as Jane. Her efforts have not only expedited the process but have also contributed significantly to the new social impact analytics course’s visibility and potential success. I am fortunate to have Jane Doe as a dedicated partner in promoting undergraduate students’ success.
- Nomination Sample 2
I am nominating John Doe for his exceptional dedication and hard work in organizing the annual business conference. John took the initiative to secure high-profile speakers, coordinate with multiple departments, and ensure a seamless experience for all attendees. Specifically, John worked late nights and weekends to finalize the speaker lineup, personally negotiated with vendors to secure better deals, and even arranged transportation for out-of-town speakers. Moreover, John’s innovative digital marketing campaign led to a remarkable 30% increase in registrations compared to last year. His unwavering commitment, proactive approach, and ability to address unexpected challenges with a positive attitude and professionalism have significantly elevated the reputation of our college and inspired his colleagues to strive for excellence.
Selection Process
- There is a committee of three that makes the selection.
- Awards are given on a rolling basis throughout the fiscal year.
- Winners receive a gift card and are acknowledged in college-wide communications.
- Each nominee can receive this award only once per year.
Evaluation Criteria
The awards committee will evaluate nominations based on the following criteria:
- Impact of the nominee’s actions
- Degree to which the nominee went above and beyond their job duties.
- Quality and clarity of the nomination submission