Triton of the Year (Non-Academic Employees)

This award recognizes non-academic employees whose contributions have positively impacted their division or department and the university and is the highest honor a staff member can receive.  The nominee may not have received this award within the previous five years, inclusive of the calendar year prior to the award year in which they are being nominated.

Criteria:

• Nominee carries out responsibilities professionally and collaboratively, providing excellent service to all those with whom he/she works and serves;
• Nominee promotes the mission of the university and goals of his or her college, school, division or department;
• Nominee takes initiative in his or her work, often going above and beyond what is required;
• Nominee is dedicated and approaches work life with a positive attitude, using positive behaviors to better the working environment; and/or
• Nominee exhibits consistent support to co-workers and/or superiors, and consistent volunteerism whenever and wherever needed.

Supervisor of the Year

This award recognizes the outstanding people-management skills, contributions, and achievements of supervisors; and their commitment to professional standards and responsive customer service. The nominee may not have received this award within the previous five years, inclusive of the calendar year prior to the award year in which they are being nominated. 

Criteria:

• Nominee inspires a sense of collaboration, co-operation and trust to enable the team/program to achieve its defined goals and objectives;
• Nominee leads by example, demonstrating exceptional customer service, knowledge and appropriate application of University policies and procedures, and the ability to mediate when differences arise between employees and/or with customers;
• Nominee respects and values contributions of each member of the team/program and is true to the highest ethical standards at all times;
• Nominee promotes the mission of the university and goals of his or her college, school, division or department;
• Nominee takes initiative in his or her work, often going above and beyond what is required;
• Nominee exhibits exceptional analytical and decision-making skills to achieve the goals and objectives of the team/program; and/or
• Nominee effectively builds and articulates the vision and mission of the team/program and fosters motivation and a deep level of commitment from all team members.

Faculty of the Year

This award recognizes overall excellence by faculty members in meeting the University mission to enlighten, discover and serve.  The nominee may not have received this award within the previous five years, inclusive of the calendar year prior to the award year in which they are being nominated. 

Criteria:

• Nominee exhibits collegiality and a recognized concern for colleagues and all other members of the University community;
• Nominee values diversity and demonstrates a commitment to creating a safe and supportive learning environment;
• Nominee is deeply committed to teaching, advising and mentoring, and has a positive and lasting impact on students;
• Nominee contributes to his/her field of study through research and/or scholarly/creative activities;
• Nominee provides service to the University and the community, modeling respectful and ethical behavior in all of their activities; and/or
• Nominee regularly participates in University events, to include faculty convocation/assembly, commencement, faculty development day, Charter Day, etc.

Innovation Award

This award recognizes employees who generate ideas and suggestions which directly contribute to UOG’s financial sustainability, efficiency, or effectiveness.

Criteria:

• Nominee has introduced or identified an initiative that brings about a positive change in support of the University’s strategic goals;
• Nominee routinely promotes cost savings or improved efficiency beyond the expectations of their position;
• Nominee demonstrates imagination, creativity, and motivation that supports the achievement of the University’s strategic goals;
• Nominee demonstrates creativity or resourcefulness in performing job duties, adhering to UOG policy and protocol, which improves program efficiency, effectiveness or financial sustainability; and/or
• Nominee practices sustainable and/or innovative methods for improving performance and operational efficiency.

Triton Cares Award

This award recognizes employees who interact professionally with members of the UOG community, vendors/contractors, or the general public.  The hallmark of this award is excellent customer service provided consistently throughout the year.

Criteria:

• Nominee goes above and beyond by displaying a positive attitude, even under the most difficult circumstances, which impacts the internal/external customer experience;
• Nominee has repeatedly been "caught in the act" of delivering exceptional service above and beyond the call of duty;
• Nominee goes above and beyond to eliminate barriers for customers by effectively and efficiently communicating, collaborating and addressing customer needs;
• Nominee demonstrates creativity or resourcefulness in assisting customers above and beyond the call of duty while adhering to UOG policy and protocol; and/or
• Nominee goes above and beyond in serving as a role model to students and coworkers through positive interactions with internal and/or external customers.

Institutional Prestige Award

This award honors employees and/or departments who bring positive national/regional/international/global recognition to the University.

Criteria:

• Nominee, and/or nominee’s work/research has been recognized by organizations/governments or educational institutions in the western Pacific region, U.S., or internationally; or
• Nominated department has received recognition in the western Pacific region, U.S., or internationally for exceptional and/or innovative service/practice that serves as a model and/or demonstrates best practice in the area.

Students' Choice Award

This award honors any employee who models behavior worthy of emulation, bolsters the morale of others, or mentors or inspires others in support of the UOG mission, objectives and values. 

Nominations may only be made by students and the nominee may NOT solicit his/her nomination in any way. 

Criteria:

• Nominee contributes to the personal, professional, or academic development of a student or group of students above and beyond the expectations of their position;
• Nominee helps foster a student-focused atmosphere above and beyond the expectations of their position.
• Nominee is dedicated and approaches work life with a positive attitude;
• Nominee supports the involvement of UOG students in University life ‘beyond the classroom’ such that students feel like valued members of the University community.
• Nominee demonstrates a willingness to extend themselves to help others and exemplifies good citizenship.

Triton Team Award

This award recognizes unique and exemplary accomplishments that results from employee collaboration and teamwork.  These efforts lead to significant departmental, organizational, and/or community impact.  The hallmark of this award is excellent team performance resulting in progress towards greatness.  Nominations may be made by UOG community members and the general public. 

Members of a team may NOT solicit a nomination in any way.   

Criteria:

• Members of the nominated team, both individually and as part of the team, promote UOG’s mission, respective division/department goals, and team objectives.
• Nominated team demonstrates excellence, collaboration, carries out both individual and team responsibility with professionalism and enhances the reputation of the University through their efforts.
• The nominated team develops creative synergy by encouraging participation and openness while sharing ideas, responsibilities, and skills.

This award recognizes and promotes students who successfully combine a part-time or full-time job at the University alongside their academic studies and demonstrate outstanding performance to both commitments. 

Criteria:

• Nominee must be a student who is currently employed with UOG for at least (12) months or a full year and maintains a good academic standing;
• Nominee promotes the mission of the University and goals of his or her college, school, division or department; 
• Nominee takes initiative in his or her work, often going above and beyond what is required; and/or 
• Nominee carries out responsibilities professionally and collaboratively, providing excellent service to all those with whom he/she works and serves. 

This award honors employees who have made exceptional contributions towards the advancement of their workplace and daily operations at the University of Guam during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Criteria:

• Nominee eliminates barriers by effectively communicating, collaborating and addressing students, customers and/or employees’ needs, even in the most difficult of circumstances;
• Nominee demonstrates innovation and resourcefulness in performing job duties while adhering to the Executive Order and the University’s policies and procedures;
• Nominee is action-oriented and demonstrates a commitment to helping and providing access to useful resources to overcome obstacles and support the achievement of the University’s strategic intents; 
• Nominee approaches work life with a positive attitude, using positive behaviors to better the working environment during this unprecedented time; and/or
• Nominee serves as a role model to students and colleagues and encourages others to take action to improve performance and operational efficiency.