[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/President’s Awards 06.jpg” caption=”Last year’s reception for the President’s Awards for Outstanding Service was held in Convocation Hall. Photo courtesy of Lorraine Redford.”]Since 1997, the President's Awards for Outstanding Service have recognized the extraordinary contributions of more than 680 individuals. Not only have these awards become a highlight for non-teaching employees at the university, they demonstrate exemplary service, dedication, and hard work. And, they make a difference in the personal and professional lives of the recipients and nominees.

When people consistently go over and above the call of duty, or display a passion for the work that they do, most will think, “What a great job that person does,” but it is easy to forget about it as time passes.

Those people who have been nominators are to be commended. They have taken the time to recognize employees who make a difference at McMaster.

It takes at least three people to nominate one individual or a team — the nominator, plus a minimum of two supporting references. More than 2,000 members of the McMaster community have been involved in nominating employees since the inception of these awards in 1997.

Nominations are currently being accepted for individuals and teams who have demonstrated an outstanding work ethic through the following characteristics: