Ongoing awards

The Division of Student Affairs welcomes nominations at any time for ongoing awards.

Kudos Award

The purpose of this award is to recognize individuals within the Division of Student Affairs for excellence as they “go the extra mile” to help their colleagues, such as helping out in a pinch or contributing their time or efforts to projects outside of their regular job duties. Nominate someone for the Kudos Award at any time!

Annual Awards

The Division of Student Affairs welcomes nominations for annual staff awards. The nomination form for annual awards will go live as the Divisional Retreat approaches.

Student Affairs Award for Excellence

The recipient of this award is selected by the Kudos Club and recognizes an individual who has demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of the division by supporting students and the UIS community through leadership development, self-awareness, creating connections and an inclusive environment.

Students First Award

This award recognizes a Student Affairs staff member who has demonstrated exceptional service to students. This individual has gone above and beyond their job expectations and contributed greatly to overall work of the Division of Student Affairs and the University of Illinois Springfield.

Quality Service Award

This award recognizes an individual who always demonstrates professionalism by serving the needs of the University community. This individual takes the extra step to ensure that all students/clients feel important and welcome, and those expectations are not only met, but exceeded.

New Student Affairs Member Award

The New Student Affairs Member Award is presented to a Student Affairs employee who has been employed for less than three years in the Student Affairs profession. This individual supports the mission of the division and the university through their loyalty, integrity, leadership and service.

Kindness & Civility Award

The Kindness Award honors a person – or persons who exemplify the traits of generosity, teamwork, compassion, and ethics and who spread unconditional, unwavering, and selfless kindness among the UIS community.