Excellence Awards 2021 – Ohio State Buckeyes
The 2021 Excellence Awards to celebrate our people and our successes will take place on Friday, June 4, beginning at 11 a.m. These awards recognize exemplary staff members in the below categories from across the Athletics Department, Business Advancement and SASSO.
Look back at last year’s 2020 Excellence Award Winners
Eligibility Guidelines:
- Any staff member from the Athletics Department, Business Advancement or SASSO can nominate another staff member
- To win an award, the staff member must be a full-time employee one year prior to the date of the awards presentation (June 4, 2020)
- To win an award, the employee’s overall rating on their most recent performance evaluation must be “meets expectations” or above
- A staff member cannot win the exact same award two years in a row
- A staff member may be nominated for and win more than one award in a single year
Integrity Award
The person, who through individual accountability, promotes and progresses the standards and values of Ohio State.
Education Award
The person who demonstrates an appreciation and application for the lifelong learning through quality academic, competitive leadership and/or social experiences.
People Award
The person who focuses on providing an excellent experience to include student-athletes, students, staff and guests.
Respect Award
The person who promotes collaboration and inclusiveness while treating all people with respect.
Innovation Award
The person who utilizes innovative ideas to create and deliver impact.
Community Award
The person who is committed to paying forward by supporting people and/or causes across campus or in the community.
Excellence Award
The person who is committed to representing our values and consistently serves as an exemplar for their peers.
Team Award
The team/unit that went above and beyond throughout the past year to help the department, campus, or community.
Higher Purpose Award
The person who is committed to fulfilling the mission and vision of the Department of Athletics, Business Advancement and SASSO. This award will be selected by the leadership committee.
