Any administrative staff member who has been employed for less than three years is eligible for nomination.

The Newcomer of the Year award recognizes an administrative staff member who has made an immediate and significant impact, demonstrating exceptional enthusiasm, adaptability, and dedication to their role, contributing to the common good of the BGSU community. The recipient embodies the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and professionalism, setting a high standard for future contributions at BGSU.

The BG Best Award recognizes administrative staff members who have demonstrated one or more of the following criteria during the past year of service:​

• Implemented a new idea or program to benefit the BGSU learning community​

• Improved the quality of programs and/or services on a BGSU Campus​

• Shown an outstanding commitment to BGSU by their voluntary involvement in campus/community activities​

• Provided excellent customer service to the BGSU community  ​

• Demonstrated exemplary commitment to the core values of BGSU​

Any current full-time or part-time administrative staff member is eligible for the award. Office and group nominees must include at least one administrative staff member. 

The nominee must have demonstrated one or more of the following criteria during the past year of service: 

• Developed unique or creative ideas  
• Supported inclusion and belonging programming 
• Demonstrated advocacy or allyship  
• Served as a role model for our campus community
  

Nominees must have exhibited attentiveness to the growth and development of  the University, exceptional performance and a genuine sensitivity to others by showing an open, caring attitude. In addition, the nominee must  demonstrate at least one of the following attributes:​

Innovation and Initiative​ by demonstrating resourcefulness in the workplace, including the  formulation and implementation of creative new ideas.​ These ideas should have improved the work environment,  saved time/or money and, in general, contributed to the better overall efficiency and effectiveness of the University.

OR

​Performance that goes “above and beyond” what is required by the position, such as accepting special projects, additional responsibilities such as committee work, giving non-compensated time to effectively complete an assignment, service in professional organizations, or recognition brought to the University through the receipt of grants or through publications.

OR

Relationship with the University Community The nominee must effectively interact with faculty, staff, or students in providing services that promote growth and harmony in their respective departments as well as the campus community.​​

The Dr. Michael R. Ferrari Award, presented to a member of the Administrative Staff, was authorized by the Board of Trustees in 1982 to honor Dr. Ferrari, who served as interim president during 1981-1982.

This most distinguished honor has been awarded continuously beginning with the first full year of Administrative Staff Council activity in 1983. All past winners can be viewed on the ASC Awards page.