UNCG recognizes stellar faculty and staff throughout the year. Two awards are currently accepting nominations, one for faculty and one for staff.

J.E. Holshouser Award

From Interim Provost Alan Boyette:

The James E. Holshouser Award for Public Service, formerly known as the Public Service Award, was created in 2007 to encourage, identify, recognize, and reward public service by faculty of the University of North Carolina system. Each year, UNCG puts forth a campus nominee to the Board of Governors for consideration. The selection criteria include sustained, distinguished, and superb achievement in university public service and outreach and contributions to improving the quality of life for citizens of North Carolina. The creativity and impact of such achievements should be beyond the normal accomplishments of productive faculty. 

The J.E. Holshouser award committee is currently seeking nominations for this distinguished award. In honor of their achievement, the UNCG nominee will be recognized at the Spring 2025 Faculty Awards ceremony. The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, September 13. To learn more about the award and submit a nomination, please visit the J.E. Holshouser Award Page.

All-Southern Conference Staff Award

The Staff Senate is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the All-Southern Conference Staff Award. This award recognizes a SHRA or EHRA staff member who has had a meaningful and positive impact on the University community. As a complement to the University Staff Excellence Award, the All-Southern Conference Staff Award provides another opportunity to recognize outstanding contributions made by a UNCG staff member.

Award Criteria:

• Consistent Record of Service: The nominee should have a history of service to UNCG that yields tangible and documented benefits to the university community.
• Leadership and Empowerment: The nominee should demonstrate the ability to bring out the best in others and create conditions for success.
• Impact on Student Life and the Local Community: The nominee’s leadership and service should have a tangible and beneficial impact on student life and the local community.

The deadline to submit nominations is August 31, 2024, and self-nominations are welcomed. While awardees need not excel in all criteria, excellence in at least one area and meaningful contributions in all areas are required.

Staff Senate encourages employees to take this opportunity to recognize the outstanding contributions of their colleagues. Their participation helps to honor those who go above and beyond in their dedication to students and the University.