B.G. Best Awards

The BG Best Award honors an administrative staff member who has shown exceptional dedication to BGSU or introduced a new idea/program that benefits the campus community.

Past Award Winners

Karyn Smith
Karyn Smith, 2024-25 BG Best Award Winner

Award includes:

  • $200 
  • Recognition at the Administrative Staff Awards Banquet 
  • Award noted in personnel file and shared with supervisor/VP

Deadline for 2025-26 nominations is April 3, 2026.

Nominate a deserving staff member

  • Current full-time or part-time administrative staff member
  • Cannot have received the award in the previous year

Nominees should demonstrate one or more of the following:

  • Implementing a new idea or program that benefits BGSU.
  • Improving quality of programs and services.
  • Voluntary involvement in campus or community activities.
  • Providing excellent customer service.
  • Demonstrating BGSU’s core values

Complete the nomination form.

  • Upload a narrative (max 500 words) with specific examples of contributions.

Updated: 10/13/2025 10:53AM