CHSS Staff Excellence Awards

The CHSS Staff Excellence Awards have been established to honor and celebrate staff for their exceptional and unique contributions critical to the mission of our college. The Staff Excellence Awards Committee consists of the CHSS Associate Dean, department chairs and a staff representative, who were tasked with carrying out the development of this program.

Overview of the Awards

CHSS Staff Excellence Awards are not department-specific. Any CHSS staff member, faculty member, department chair, or director can nominate a CHSS staff member for this award. Self-nominations are also accepted. If you would like to nominate a staff member for both awards, please submit them separately.

These awards will include $500 and a certificate signed by the Dean and Associate Dean of the College of Health & Social Sciences. The recipients' names and year of award will appear on a plaque displayed near HSS 238, and they will receive their award at the CHSS Fall Opening. Awardees are required to be present at the event in order to receive the award.

Nomination deadline is Friday, April 18.

Submit Nominations Here

2024 – 2025 Committee Members

  • Dr. John Elia, CHSS Associate Dean
  • Dr. Jet Lee, Associate Professor, Dept. of Physical Therapy
  • Dr. Elaine Musselman, Director, Associate Professor, School of Nursing
  • Dr. Gus Vouchilas, Department Chair & Professor, Dept. of Family, Interiors, Nutrition & Apparel 
  • Nicole Corrales, M.A., Office Coordinator, CHSS Associate Dean's Office

Award Categories

CHSS Hidden Champion Award

This award highlights those who make a significant and lasting impact on our students, colleagues and/or College. The CHSS Hidden Champion is a quiet problem solver who often works behind the scenes to support the overall mission of the College and goes above and beyond in some way, shape or form that positively affects their department and/or the College.

CHSS Bright Spirit Award

This award highlights those who promote a positive working environment and cultivate a sense of inclusivity and belonging within their department and/or the College. The CHSS Bright Spirit is someone uplifting who has helped boost morale through their work efforts and whose everyday actions reflect and embrace the College’s commitment to excellence in serving the CHSS community.