University of Tennessee Citation Awards
You are invited to help the university recognize deserving students, faculty, staff, alumni, or friends of the campus by nominating persons of extraordinary accomplishment for awards. Truly extraordinary service or accomplishment is the standard of selection for Chancellor’s Citations, and there is no limit on the number of persons who may be honored. Note: Undergraduate students nominated for the various citation categories should have senior standing.
Nomination Process
To nominate an individual or organization for one of the awards, please submit a Nomination Packet, including:
- Nomination form
- A letter of nomination
- Nominee resume (faculty, staff, student nominations)
- Detailed description of the individual or organization’s accomplishments (if not detailed within letter of nomination)
- Anything specific to the award listing below
This completed packet will assure the nomination receives proper consideration. A copy of a person's resume alone is not a sufficient nomination, although it can give helpful information to a selection committee.
Chancellor’s Citation Award Categories
Extraordinary Academic Achievement
Given to undergraduate students for scholarship. Persons wishing to nominate students for this award should submit a nomination packet to the academic dean of the college in which the student is enrolled by January 27, 2012. To be considered for this award, the packet must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate academic dean. The academic college must forward approved nominations to the Office of the Dean of Students by February 3, 2012.
Extraordinary Campus Leadership and Service
Given to graduate and undergraduate students for contributions to the university community through leadership and service during time as a UT student. Persons wishing to nominate students for this award should submit a nomination packet to the Office of the Dean of Students by February 3, 2012, for review by a selection committee composed of students and staff. For more information, please contact Jeff Cathey, Associate Dean of Students, at jeffcath@utk.edu.
Extraordinary Community Service
This award is given to faculty, staff, student organizations, and students. The recipient of this award exemplifies extraordinary community service to the UT community and beyond. This individual goes out of his/her way to contribute through volunteering, community service projects, other projects outside the realm of his/her regular duties, etc. Persons wishing to nominate students or student organizations for this award should submit a nomination packet to the Office of the Dean of Students. Faculty and staff nominations should be submitted to Julie Monday (jmonday@utk.edu or 230 Conference Center Bldg.). Nominations should be received by February 3, 2012, for review by selection committee composed of faculty, staff, and students.
Charles R. Burchett Extraordinary Contributions to Campus Life
Given to student organizations for outstanding or innovative contributions to the university community. Persons wishing to nominate organizations for this award should submit a nomination packet to the Office of the Dean of Students by February 3, 2012, for review by a selection committee composed of students and staff. For more information, please contact Jeff Cathey, Associate Dean of Students, at jeffcath@utk.edu.
Extraordinary Customer Service
Recipients of the Citation for Extraordinary Customer Service are those who, through their actions, bring honor to the university. These are people who excel in their jobs and in their working relationships.
- Eligibility
All regular, full- and part-time UT staff members are eligible for the award. The nominee may be exempt or non-exempt and must have at least one year of service at the time of the nomination. Any staff member, faculty member, student, or friend of the university may submit nominations. Self-nominations will not be accepted. The most recent recipient of the award may not be considered for the award in the subsequent year. - Selection Criteria
The award will be given to the staff member who best reflects honor upon the university through exemplary customer service. Customers are defined as students, parents, co-workers, faculty, staff, alumni, and the general public. Consideration will be given to the following: job performance, attitude, initiative, relationship with associates and other customers, and the ability to relate to the mission of the university. - Nomination Form
Please include a written description that lists specific examples of qualifications that meet the criteria for nomination. The information is important in the selection process as decisions are based on the written information you provide. For more information and to nominate someone visit http://hr.utk.edu/awards/citation/ and complete the online nomination form. Online nominations are automatically submitted. Nominations may also be submitted to Julie Monday (230 Conference Center Bldg.). Nominations should be received by February 3, 2012
Extraordinary Graduate Student Teaching
Given to graduate students for extraordinary performance in teaching. Nominated students should be the instructor of record, not a graduate assistant. Persons wishing to nominate students for this award should submit a nomination packet, including the student’s teaching evaluation(s) and resume, along with a nominating statement to the associate dean of the Graduate School (111 Student Services Bldg.) by February 3, 2012. For more information, please contact Dr. Joy DeSensi, Associate Dean of the Graduate School, at desensi@utk.edu.
Extraordinary Professional Promise
Given to undergraduate students for professional promise and to graduate students for professional promise in teaching, research, or other contributions. Persons wishing to nominate students for this award should submit a nomination packet to the academic dean of the college in which the student is enrolled by January 27, 2012. To be considered for this award, nominations must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate academic dean. The academic college must forward approved nominations to the Office of the Dean of Students by February 3, 2012. For more information, please contact Jeff Cathey, Associate Dean of Students, at jeffcath@utk.edu.
Extraordinary Service to the University
This award is given to faculty, staff, alumni, and friends. The recipient of this award is an outstanding individual. He/she goes above and beyond the call of duty to make lasting contributions to the university. Those wishing to nominate individuals for this award should submit a nomination packet to Julie Monday (jmonday@utk.edu or 230 Conference Center Bldg.) by February 3, 2012, for review by selection committee composed of faculty, staff and students.