Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024-25 Staff Merit Awards*
Click below for more information and to complete your nomination. Nominations must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2024. The awards will be presented at the Division-wide Meeting Staff Appreciation Awards Ceremony in January.
The Texas Parents Staff Merit Award
The Texas Parents Association established this award in 1998 to recognize Division of Student Affairs staff members who demonstrate commitment to the welfare of UT Austin students through actions that positively and constructively address student issues and concerns. UT Austin staff, students and faculty may nominate an employee from a department in the Division. Three recipients will be recognized and each will receive a plaque and a $1,500 award. Click here for a list of past Staff Merit Award Recipients.
Eligibility for the Texas Parents Staff Merit Award
All full-time, benefits eligible employees who are currently working in the Division and have been for a minimum of three consecutive years are eligible to be nominated for this award.
*This is a universal nomination form for both the Division of Student Affairs Exemplary Service Award and the The Texas Parents Staff Merit Award. Nominees will be considered for the award or awards in which they meet the eligibility criteria outlined.
Contact Texas Parents Awards
Submit Your Nomination Today!
Click below for more information and to complete your nomination. Nominations must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2024.
Save the Date — we'll celebrate three new recipients in January!
Recipients of the 2024-25 Staff Merit Awards will be recognized at the Division-wide Meeting Staff Appreciation Awards Ceremony on January 22, 2025. Honorees will be presented with a plaque and $1,500 award from Texas Parents.
Click here for a list of Staff Merit Award Recipients, 2023-24 to 1998-99.