Outstanding Service Award

The Classified Staff Outstanding Service Award (CSOSA) recognizes and applauds classified employees whose efforts benefit students, faculty and staff, and others within and outside the University community. Students, faculty, classified and administrative staff may nominate any permanent part-time or full-time classified employee.  The award nominees and recipient will be recognized on the CSC website and CSC email listserv.  The recipient of the CSOSA receives a $1,000.00 award and a commemorative plaque.  A picture will be taken and displayed with the recipient’s name on the permanent plaque which is located on the second floor of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union.

NOMINATION ELIGIBILITY – documents are due by 5:00 p.m. on April 15, 2024.

• Criteria requirement is exemplary service performed by permanent part-time or full-time BGSU employee.
• Someone who is nominated and then retires during the award year is still eligible.
• Individuals who have won in previous years are ineligible.  A list of previous winners can be viewed at http://www.bgsu.edu/classified-staff-council/awards-information/outstanding-service-award.html
• If a CSOSA committee member is nominated for the Outstanding Service Award, that member is ineligible from serving in the selection process.
• A personal letter of explanation written by the nominee explaining the service he/she provides to his/her unit, the University, his/her community, organizations, etc.  
• One to three letters of support will be accepted for each nomination submitted.  The CSOSA will not consider additional letters of support after receipt of the first three letters.
• The recipient will serve on the CSOSA committee to help select the following year’s award winner.

Nomination form, personal letter of service and letter(s) of support will not be accepted after the deadline of 5:00 p.m. on April 15, 2024.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Exhibits personal service to others through BGSU affiliations and initiatives and to his/her community, organizations, etc..
• Exhibits exemplary job performance
• Maintains a positive attitude and is dependable, conscientious, and caring
• Works easily with others both internal and external to the University
• Motivates others
• Supports and participates in University activities and/or serves on University committee
  
  Examples of your experiences with the nominee and a detailed explanation on how they demonstrate the above selection criteria are required in the letters (by nominee and supporters).  A maximum of three letters of support will be accepted.  Submit the nomination form, the personal letter of service and letter(s) of support by email at csc@bgsu.edu, before or on April 15, 2024.
  
  Questions can be submitted to any CSOSA committee member or CSC representative.

2021-2022
Danielle Burkin,  English Department

2020-2021
Tracy DeFazio,  Student Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion

2019-2020
Amy Nofzinger, Center for Undergraduate Research & Scholarship (CURS) Online & Summer Academic Programs (OSAP) eCampus

2018-2019
Kelly Jennings, Department of English

2017-2018
Jodi Schroeder, Department of Theatre and Film

2016-2017
Marsha Bostelman, Schmidthorst College of Business Administration

2015-2016
Terry Carver, Division of Recreation and Wellness & 
Kim Strickland, College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering

2014-2015
Steve Lashaway, Campus Operations

2013-2014
Gail Houtz, Student Financial Aid

2012-2013
Kathleen Newman, Service Learning

2011-2012
Faith Olson, College of Education

2010-2011
Trina Hagemyer, Psychology

2009-2010
Jaymee Skelly, College Relations, Firelands

2008-2009
Cyndi Patterson, Mathematics and Statistics

2007-2008
Barb Garay, Faculty Senate Office

2006-2007
Diana Shamp, Human Resources

2005-2006
Sue Frost, Archival Collections

2004-2005
Sarah Grimes, Career Center

2003-2004
Linda Hammer, Intramural Sports

2002-2003
Candace Ducat, School of Art

2001-2002
Pam Atchison, Counseling Center

2000-2001
Cindy Koontz, Bursar Office

1999-2000
Brad Woessner, Facilities Services

1998-1999
Celia Aring, Office of Multicultural Affairs and Academic Initiatives

1997-1998
Jackie Instone, College of Musical Arts

1996-1997
Dale Furbee, Student Recreation Center

1995-1996
Joanne Bruning, Student Activities

1994-1995
John Booth, Student Recreation Center

1993-1994
Becky Prowant, Food Operations

1992-1993
Susan Shammo, Information Technology Services

1991-1992
Jodi Laubis, Student Recreation Center

1990-1991
Marcelino Vara, Facilities Services

1989-1990
Chris Sexton, WBGU-TV

1988-1989
Imogene Krift, Office Services