Outstanding Service
to the External Community

The $1,500 Outstanding Service to the External Community Award recognizes a staff member's contributions to Missoula and the surrounding region.

Who is eligible:
A permanent staff member whose regular University employment encompasses working with businesses, organizations, alumni, governmental agencies, legislators, other universities and/or the general public.

While many staff members contribute to the community by participating in volunteer activities, this award focuses on those staff members who deal with the off-campus community as part of their regular job duties.

Criteria to be addressed includes:

-description of contacts the nominee has with members of the off-campus community, including frequency of contacts, purpose and types of individuals contacted.
-how nominee's contacts positively contribute to the overall mission of the department and/or University.
-examples of exceptional service (e.g., resolution of problems, going the "extra mile" to provide assistance, outreach efforts on behalf of the University, initiative in obtaining and sharing knowledge, etc.).
-letters or notes of appreciation and/or commendation for service to off-campus community members.