[BNC-all] Bravo Award Nominations

[Dawson, Kelli R]

Dear colleagues,

Thank you to all who have submitted a Bravo Award Nomination thus far! There is still time to submit a nomination if you have not done so already.
We want to kindly remind you that detailed justification is essential to help the selection committee evaluate each submission and make thoughtful decisions. Strong nominations include clear, specific examples and measurable outcomes wherever possible. Nominations should be for employees who have gone above and beyond their regular duties.
To assist you, please review the award category descriptions below:

  1.  Moving the University Forward
Recognizes efforts that advance Purdue’s strategic objectives such as:

  *   Improving graduation rates
  *   Developing academic programs
  *   Enhancing academic excellence
  *   Increasing affordability

➡️ Be sure to describe the nominee’s specific contributions and the resulting impact (e.g., improved student outcomes, program enhancements).

  1.  Operational Excellence
Highlights extraordinary efforts during critical times or sustained performance that exceeds expectations:

  *   Solving complex problems
  *   Meeting tight deadlines
  *   Supporting team success under pressure

➡️ Provide context about the situation and how the nominee's actions stood out from typical performance.

  1.  Innovation/Creativity
Rewards new ideas or solutions that enhance how we work:

  *   Streamlining workflows
  *   Improving customer service
  *   Developing new tools or practices

➡️ Detail the innovation and how it led to positive, measurable change.

  1.  Fiscal Stewardship
Acknowledges actions that result in notable cost savings or cost avoidance:

  *   Eliminating waste
  *   Maximizing resources
  *   Reducing expenditures beyond normal expectations

➡️ Include specific financial impact or metrics if possible.

Please remember, there is a place on the Qualtrics Form for attaching any additional backup information that may not fit into each box.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions about the nomination process to Tracy Hudson.

Thank you,

Kelli

Kelli Dawson, M.Sc
Operations Administrator
Birck Nanotechnology Center, BRK 1027
O: 765-494-3509
C: 765-532-4519
https://birck.research.purdue.edu/
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