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Office of the President

The University of Montana

J.B. Speer Award for
Distinguished Administrative Service
(formerly the Administrative Service Award)

The J.B. Speer Award for Distinguished Administrative Service honors an administrator who has made an extraordinary commitment and contribution to The University of Montana.  The Award comes with a $3,000 prize.


Who is eligible:
Nonacademic administrators who have served the University for five years or longer.  Please see the following list of eligible candidates.

Who may nominate:
Any member of the University community.

Nomination requirements:
-completed nomination form.
-nomination letter of two pages or less summarizing the individual's qualifications for the award.
-supporting documentation, including list of activities or accomplishments, letters from colleagues, or other statements describing the individual's contributions to the University.
-evidence of significant and substantial contributions to the University.

Selection process:
Recommendation from a steering committee.
Send nominations and documentation to:
Char Bonebright
c/o Office of the President
109 University Hall
Deadline:
Friday, 26 February 2010
All awards will be presented at the:
Faculty and Staff Awards Reception
April 2010 (exact date TBA)
University Center Ballroom

2008-2009 Winner

Teresa Branch photo

Teresa Branch, Vice President for Student Affairs

Previous recipients include: Jean Gee, Jane Fisher, Charles Couture, Claire Carlson, and Frank Matule.

Nominations must be submitted to the Office of the President no later than 24 March.

University Hall 109

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana 59812

(406) 243-2311; (406) 243-2797 (Fax)

prestalk@umontana.edu