(1) This document describes the nomination and selection process for the Charles Sturt University Excellence Awards and outlines the eligibility criteria. (2) The Excellence Awards recognise outstanding contributions to Charles Sturt University's (the University) ethos, values and strategy with categories linked to the University Strategy. (3) The Reward and Recognition Guidelines provide further information on the University’s reward and recognition program and should be read in conjunction with the Excellence Awards Guidelines. (4) Nil. (5) Nil. (6) The objectives of the award are to: (7) There can be up to five awards given for each of the four award categories in recognition of outstanding contributions demonstrated by an individual or team. (8) The Excellence Awards are open to staff who meet the following eligibility criteria for an individual or team nomination: (9) All University employees are eligible to be nominated. This includes professional/general and academic staff (continuing, fixed-term, adjuncts and casual) employed at the University. (10) An individual or team may be nominated by a staff member or student (nominator) for a Charles Sturt University Excellence Award. (11) You cannot self-nominate for an individual award, however, you can self-nominate as part of a team nomination. (12) Contractors and students are not eligible. (13) There will be an online nomination form available in RED that is accessed via the Charles Sturt University staff hub. This form may be completed on various electronic devices, including computers (Mac and PC), tablets and smartphones. (14) Award selection is based primarily on written statements addressing the selection criteria (detailed in subsequent sections). Therefore, the nominator must clearly demonstrate how the person or team they are nominating has demonstrated significant and outstanding achievement and a meaningful and lasting impact at the University. (15) Depending on the quality of the nominations, up to five awards may be given for each award category. Subject to the quality of the nominations for a category, an award may not be made. (16) The Excellence Awards Panel has been established by the Executive Director, People and Culture under the endorsement of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT). (17) The purpose of the panel is to provide recommendations to the ELT for the Excellence Awards from nominations received. (18) The panel has cross-University representation and is chaired by the representative from Culture and Capability, Division of People and Culture. (19) Members of the panel are nominated each year by their respective ELT member. (20) The Excellence Awards Panel as a selection committee will receive nominations that have been short-listed by each business area. (21) The nominations received will be assessed against the overarching general criteria and the selected criteria for the award in which they are nominating. (22) The Excellence Awards Panel as a selection committee will forward its recommendations to the ELT for endorsement. (23) The membership of the Excellence Awards Panel is comprised of the following decision makers: (24) The Excellence Awards Panel aims to ensure a consistent and fair decision making process when considering nominations. The Awards Panel will provide advice and guidance to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) on: (25) Members who serve on the panel are not eligible for an individual or team award during the year they serve. (26) Any panel member who supervises, has nominated, or acts as a referee for a candidate for the Excellence Awards, must declare their conflict of interest and not participate in deliberation or voting in relation to that nominee. (27) The panel’s recommendation and the ELT endorsement of an award are not subject to internal appeal or review. (28) Within the model of ‘yindyamarra winhanganha’ the panel is committed to: (29) The Excellence Awards Panel will meet once a year to assess the nominations received. (30) A quorum for the panel is four of the current membership. (31) The Culture and Capability team will provide secretariat support to the panel as required. (32) The recipients of a Charles Sturt University Excellence Award may be expected to participate in seminars, presentations or act as a mentor to their colleagues. Photos of award recipients and their stories may be used for publicity purposes and to celebrate in RED. (33) Nil.Charles Sturt University Excellence Awards Guidelines
Section 1 - Purpose
References
Section 2 - Policy
Section 3 - Procedures
Section 4 - Guidelines
Objectives
Number of awards
Staff eligibility
Nominations
Selection process and criteria
Award panel and selection committee
Establishment and purpose
Scope
Membership
Terms of reference
Operating principles for the award panel
Meeting schedule
Expectations of award recipients
Section 5 - Glossary
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