Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 UM Week of Excellence Employee Awards. Eligibility and nomination requirements are included on each award webpage, as is a list of previous recipients. The deadline for all nominations is Thursday, April 2, at 3pm.
Mark your calendars! The 2026 Week of Excellence will take place from April 27 to May 1 (more information, including a calendar of events, is forthcoming). The Week of Excellence Employee Awards will be presented during the Employee Celebration Breakfast on Wednesday, April 29, from 8:30-10:30 am in the UC Ballroom.
2025 Week of Excellence Award Winners
Awards Open to All (non-student) UM Employees:
Americans with Disabilities Act Award
Distinguished Service to International Education Award
Nancy Borgmann Diversity Award
Outstanding Community Engagement Award
Robert T. Pantzer Presidential Humanitarian Award
Awards Open to Staff, Contract Professionals, and Employees on Letters of Appointment:
Outstanding Service to Students Award
Awards Open to Staff:
George M. Dennison Presidential Staff Award for Distinguished Accomplishment
Outstanding Staff Awards: Campus Interaction and Meritorious Job Performance and Excellence in Job Performance
Awards Open to Faculty:
George M. Dennison Presidential Faculty Award for Distinguished Accomplishment
Awards Open to Administrators and Select Others:
J.B. Speer Award for Distinguished Administrative Service