staff awards

  1. September 20, 2023

    Service Awards event celebrates decades of staff dedication

    University Human Resources hosted an in-person Service Awards event Sept. 18, inviting 289 staff members who celebrated 30, 40, 45, 50, or 55 years of service in 2023.

  2. August 29, 2023

    Diversity award for U-M staff returns; nominations sought

    After a three-year pause, the Distinguished Diversity Leaders Award has returned, with nominations being accepted through Oct. 4 for the 2023 award cycle.

  3. March 27, 2023

    Johnson Award honors Jenette Whitener’s passion for service

    Jenette Whitener, a patient-care technical associate with Michigan Medicine, has been named the winner of the 2022 Candace J. Johnson Award for Staff Excellence.

  4. January 19, 2023

    OVPR seeking nominations for research staff, faculty awards

    The Office of the Vice President for Research is seeking nominations for its annual research awards to celebrate the impact and importance of research staff and faculty, who help drive the success of university operations.

  5. November 17, 2022

    UM-Dearborn honors staff contributions during annual awards

    UM-Dearborn recognized more than 80 staff members recently during the 2022 Chancellor’s Staff Recognition Awards.

  6. October 24, 2022

    REMINDER: Candace Johnson Award nominations due Oct. 28

    Nominations are due Oct. 28 for the 2022 Candace J. Johnson Award for Staff Excellence, which recognizes staff members on the Ann Arbor campus or at Michigan Medicine who make the university a great place to work.

  7. September 21, 2022

    Nominations sought for Candace Johnson staff excellence award

    U-M is accepting nominations for the Candace J. Johnson Award for Staff Excellence, which honors staff members who make the university a great place to work.

  8. April 7, 2022

    OVPR to award 10 staff members for research service, leadership

    The Office of the Vice President for Research greatly expanded its annual recognition awards this year and will honor 10 staff members for their expertise and support of research at U-M.

  9. December 16, 2021

    REMINDER: Candace Johnson Award nominations due Dec. 31

    The deadline for submitting nominations for the Candace J. Johnson Award for Staff Excellence is Dec. 31. Two awards will be presented this academic year, following a one-year pause due to the pandemic.

  10. November 15, 2021

    Staff excellence award returns with twice the recognition

    The Candace J. Johnson Award for Staff Excellence is accepting nominations for staff members whose commitment to excellence, teamwork and a supportive environment make U-M a great place to work.