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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 (.docx|.pdf).
  • 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:
Rebecca Power
Office of the President
109 University Hall

2011-2012 Winner

Kathy Burgmeier
Internal Audit

Previous recipients include Bill Muse, Jed Liston, Teresa Branch, Jean Gee, Jane Fisher, and Charles Couture.


Deadline for 2013 Nominations: February 28, 2013

Deadline for committees/individuals selecting recipients to forward the names to the Office of the President: March 15, 2013

Awards will be presented at:

UM Employee Recognition Day
April 2013
Details forthcoming