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Awards for classified employees

Employee recognition is not just the polite thing to do for people. Employee recognition is a message that emphasizes and rewards excellence at the ҹɫÊÓƵ. When recognizing classified staff effectively, you reinforce the actions and behaviors most desired throughout campus.

Jorge Pulido-RubioJorge Pulido-Rubio, School of Medicine

October Employee of the Month

As part of the Staff Employees Council (SEC), the Classified Employees Recognition Committee reviews nominations for outstanding classified employees on a monthly basis and recognizes up to two classified employees each month. The Employee of the Month shall receive a certificate, their name on the Lawlor marquee, a letter from President Brian Sandoval with an invitation to have coffee and a pastry, as well as a Blue Card entitling them to various discounts and freebies. 2025-26 Committee Chair: Jennifer Swann.

Learn more about the Classified Employee of the Month Award and how to submit a nomination.

President Sandoval and Molly Mott posing for a pictureMolly Mott, University Libraries

2025-2026 Distinguished Classified Employee of the Year

Runner up: Jennifer Prager – College of Science

Each year, the Staff Employees' Council recognizes one classified staff employee who makes exceptional contributions to the University. All members of the campus community are encouraged to nominate staff colleagues who deserve this special acknowledgment.

Learn more about the Employee of the Year Award and how to submit a nomination.

Kelly Larson receiving Foundation Classified Employee award with President Brian SandovalKelly Larson, Orvis School of Nursing

2025-2026 Foundation Classified Employee of the Year

Each year, the Staff Employees' Council recognizes an exemplary classified staff member who has excelled in their position and significantly impacted their department and the University.

Learn more about the Foundation Classified Employee Award and how to submit a nomination.

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Foundation Classified Outstanding Leadership Award

Each year, the Staff Employees' Council recognizes an exemplary classified staff member who has excelled in leadership and supervision of other employees at the University.  All members of the campus community are encouraged to nominate staff colleagues who deserve this special acknowledgment.

Learn more about the Foundation Classified Outstanding Leadership Award and how to submit a nomination.

Alle Nichols headshotAlle Nichols, School of Medicine

2025-2026 Wolf Cub of the Year Award

The Wolf Cub of the Year award recognizes outstanding full and part-time classified staff members who exemplify the University's standards for excellence and innovation during their first two years of employment.

Learn more about the Wolf Cub of the Year Award and how to submit a nomination.

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Classified Staff Honoree

Classified Staff Honoree is a designation afforded to retired university classified staff members who meet eligibility requirements and receive approval for this status.

Learn more about the Classified Staff Honoree in the University Administrative Manual.

Sunny Remneff, Business and Finance

Outstanding Classified Staff

The Board of Regents’ Outstanding Classified Staff Award is given annually to a distinguished classified staff member with at least five (5) years of cumulative service with NSHE.  One award shall be granted to a full-time staff member who provides outstanding services in support of the ҹɫÊÓƵ, UNLV, TMCC, WNC, GBC, CSN or NSC, and/or their respective institution’s classified staff.

Learn more about the Nevada Board of Regents’ Outstanding Classified Staff Award and how to submit a nomination.