CYtation Awards

CYtation Award

The individual must be a P&S employee and must meet the following criteria:

• Performing above and beyond their normal responsibilites, doing something extraordinarily well, and acting in such a way as to make a very real difference in the institution.
• The nomination needs to be for work done within the past two years (from date of submission).
• This is an individual award, not intended as a group award.
• 11-16 awards given annually

CYtation Team Award

The team must include P&S employees as a majority and must meet the following criteria:

• Performing above and beyond their normal responsibilities, doing something extraordinarily well, and acting in such a way as to make a very real difference in the institution.
• The nomination needs to be for work done within the past year (from date of submission).
• This is intended as an award for a group of 2 (minimum) - 10 (maximum) members.
• 3-5 awards given annually.

Woodin CYtation Award

This award is selected from CYtation Award nominations that meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrates a record of exemplary service to Professional and Scientific Council and/or P&S Employees.
• Demonstrates willingness to go above and beyond.
• Displays a great attitude, a true compassion for others, and treats everyone with respect.
• Demonstrates leadership, innovation, and initiative
• One award given annually

Outstanding P&S Councilor CYtation Award

As of the nomination deadline, the individual must be a current Professional and Scientific Council member. In addition, the individual must meet the following criteria:

• Has established a pattern of reliability and responsibility while making a notable difference
• Fosters cooperation and has strong interpersonal partnerships with fellow Professional and Scientific Council members
• Exhibits potential for future contributions to Iowa State University
• One award given annually

Who can submit a nomination for a CYtation award?

Any employee of Iowa State University can nominate a P&S employee for a CYtation award. Nominations can be submitted by an individual, program, or unit. If multiple nominations are submitted for the same person, each nomination will be evaulated independently, not considered collectively. If several colleagues want to nominate the same individual or team, please work together to submit one collaborative nomination.

How do I submit a nomination?

Use the link provided when nominations open to access the Smartsheet form to submit your nomination. Nominations require basic identifying information and short explanations of how the nominee has met the award criteria. Successful nominations include specific examples of how the nominee has gone over and beyond their normal duties. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

When can I submit a nomination?

Nominations open November 1

When are nominations due?

Nominations must be received by 11:59 pm, December 2.

When will I be notified on the outcome of my nomination?

The awards committee carefully evaluates and scores the nominations and meets to discuss the selection of our awardees. This process takes time and can be delayed by the winter holidays. Typically, notifications are sent to nominators by mid-February.

How will I be notified on the outcome of my nomination?

If the nomination is selected to receive an award, both the nominee and nominator will be notified by email.

If not selected, the nominator will be notified by email and is free to share that notification with the nominee. Since the committee does not know if the nominee is aware of their nomination, we do not contact the nominee.

What happens if a nominee is awarded a CYtation Award?

The nominator and awardee will be notified of the award by email and invited to attend the Professional and Scientific Council CYtation Awards Ceremony. A breakfast buffet is provided before the ceremony. The Iowa State University provost, or designee, will present the awardee with a certificate of recognition at the event, which takes place annually (typically in March). Additional announcements may appear in Inside Iowa State, the Professional and Scientific Council newsletter, or other Iowa State publications. 

What is the the Woodin CYtation Award?

This award is selected from the CYtation Award nominations that meet the Woodin Award criteria. Dan Woodin passed away September 2013 after over a year-long battle with cancer. The Professional and Scientific Council honors his legacy here at Iowa State University with the Woodin CYtation Award. Dan was an information systems leader at Iowa State University and a P&S employee of 36 years. Dan served as Professional and Scientific Council president an unprecedented four terms. He was also an Ames school board member who was known for his upbeat attitude. Dan believed in action and doing what needed to be done and not just sitting on the sidelines. He made a difference and lived by the following statement: “live in today, taking advantage of daily opportunities that will come your way, and live each day with integrity.”