Garrett Swasey Outstanding Staff Award

In December 2015, the Executive Board of the UCCS Staff Council elected to rename the outstanding staff award in honor of Officer Garrett Swasey. This award acknowledges the outstanding achievements and contributions of a UCCS staff member who exemplifies excellence in service to the campus and community.

The recipient of the UCCS Garrett Swasey Outstanding Staff Award will receive a $1,000 cash award (taxes withheld) on their paycheck at the end of the month after the annual campus awards ceremony.

To be eligible for this award, the nominee must be: 1) a permanent – classified or university– staff member of UCCS and 2) employed as such for a minimum of three years as of December 31, 2024.

The recipient of the award demonstrates:

• exceptional commitment which exceeds job expectations;
• continual service to the UCCS community through various activities (e.g., committee work, staff involvement, community relations, etc.);
• positive working relationships with students, colleagues at all levels, and other constituents of the campus; and
• an active and ongoing commitment to the betterment of UCCS.

In all ways, nominees "go above and beyond the call of duty."

***Nominations must be submitted by the deadline of Friday February 21, 2025, 5pm MT***

Qualifying 2024 Employee of the Quarter Award winners will automatically be entered into the pool of Garrett Swasey Outstanding Staff Award nominees.

A nominator may nominate only one person for this award. However, a staff member can be nominated by more than one person.

Previous winners are not eligible. A list of those employees who previously won the award can be found below at the bottom of the page.