I am pleased to open nominations for the 2025 Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Awards, UC Davis’ highest honor for staff members.

Last year, we celebrated an extraordinary group whose work made a significant impact on our students, employees, patients and communities. This year, I invite your help once again in identifying staff doing exceptional work.

Nominations Due: Friday, January 24, 2025, at 5 p.m.
Any UC Davis employee or student may nominate a staff member for an Exceptional University Management or Exceptional University Impact Award.

Eligibility
Davis campus and UC Davis Health career staff are eligible for the award provided they meet the requirements for length of employment and appointment percentage explained on the Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Awards webpage.

Nomination Criteria: Focus on Impact
Nominations should highlight the measurable impact the nominee’s contributions have made to the university and its mission, including — but not limited to — innovation, integrity, engagement or inclusion.

How to Nominate Staff
Visit the Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Awards webpage for the simple nomination form, eligibility information and additional details.

Please take a moment to celebrate the accomplishments of your deserving staff colleagues. Your nominations help us honor the staff who make UC Davis an exceptional place to work, learn and grow.

Thank you for supporting this important recognition.

— Chancellor Gary S. May