OF&S Employee Recognition

Operations, Finance, & Support (OF&S) recognizes individuals and teams within the division through a series of awards. These awards highlight the dedication and hard work that OF&S employees bring to the university daily.

Excellence in Customer Service

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Acknowledges exceptional OF&S individuals or teams' dedication and outstanding service, highlighting their role in fostering positive relationships.

Who can submit a nomination? Managers in the OF&S division.
Awarded each semester.

NOMINATE HERE

Operational Excellence

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Recognizes individuals or teams demonstrating efficiency and effectiveness in their daily work, contributing to operational excellence in OF&S.

Who can submit a nomination? OF&S Leadership Team.
Awarded annually.

F&A LEADERSHIP NOMINATES

Student/Faculty Hero

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Celebrates OF&S hourly employees who directly interact with Rice students and faculty members, reliably delivering outstanding service and support.

Who can submit a nomination? All Rice community members.
Awarded annually.

NOMINATE HERE

Above and Beyond

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Recognizes OF&S employees who exceed expectations by willingly taking on extra responsibilities to benefit the broader campus community - going above and beyond in service.

Who can submit a nomination? All Rice community members.
Awarded as appropriate.

NOMINATE HERE