Staff Awards and Recognition Program

Award Categories

• Mr. Bill Broyles Assistant Vice President, Emeritus, Professional of the Year
• Dr. Brit R. Katz New Professional of the Year (Less than three years as a professional in the Division)
• Dr. Brit R. Katz Director of the Year
• Newcomer of the Year (New to the Division)
• Support Staff Employee of the Year - Clerical/Office
• Support Staff Employee of the Year - Custodial/Maintenance
• Support Staff Employee of the Year - Other
• Graduate Assistant of the Year - First Year
• Graduate Assistant of the Year - Second Year
• Student Employee of the Year
• Team/Committee of Excellence
• Program of Excellence

Nominees Should Meet the Following Criteria

• Support student success and student learning.
• Support the mission and advancement of the Division of Student Affairs.
• Demonstrate exceptional service and commitment to student and/or campus needs.
• Promote a collaborative and sustainable environment.
• Exemplify originality and creativity within their role.

Recipient Awards for Each Category

• Support staff awards (clerical, custodial, other), GA Assistant 1 and 2, and the Student Employee of the Year will be presented with a cash award.
• Director of the Year, Professional of the Year, New Professional of the Year, and Newcomer of the Year will be presented with a "budget award" that can be applied towards any professional development that takes place in the current or next Academic Year(conference fee, conference travel, certification course, etc.).
• Program and team of excellence will each receive a budget award that can be used in support of future programming associated with the respective team or program.

Nominations for the 2025 Staff Awards are now open and will close MARCH 13th by midnight.  Submissions will be reviewed by the Student Affairs Leadership Team and recipients will be recognized at our Student Affairs Awards program on May 1st from 11:00am-1:00pm in Foster Ballroom. MSU years of service awards and Professional Development certificates will also be given at this time. 

If you have any questions, please email msuexperience@saffairs.msstate.edu or call 662-325-1165.