President’s Awards

Who is eligible for the Award?

To be  eligible for the President’s Award for Excellence, the nominee:

1. Must be an Adelphi employee (non-faculty).
2. Must have completed at least two years of continuous full‑time service in the department for which they work.

The president, the executive leadership team, assistant and associate provosts, assistant and associate vice presidents, executive directors, deans, assistant and associate deans, academic department chairs, and full‑time faculty are not eligible for this award.

Former award recipients are eligible for renomination five years after receiving their awards. Non-recipients who have been previously nominated may be renominated at any time.

What are the criteria for selection?

The standard for the President’s Award for Excellence is exceptionally high. Recipients should be individuals who have repeatedly sought to better themselves, their units and,  ultimately, Adelphi University, and have transcended normal definitions of excellence.

What is included in a Nomination Packet?

• A nomination form
• A letter of nomination from a current Adelphi employee (two pages maximum, 250 – 350 words)
• One (1) additional letter of recommendation supporting the nomination (two pages maximum, 250 – 350 words)

*Nomination packages must contain all three items detailed above. All three items must be submitted at the same time in order to be reviewed by the Committee.

What should be included in a Letter of Nomination?

The letter of nomination and the supporting letter of recommendation are the basis for the Committee’s evaluation of nominees. Therefore, letters should be as SPECIFIC and DESCRIPTIVE as possible.

An effective letter of nomination should include the following:

Explain why the nominee deserves the award:

• Highlight the nominee’s achievements and key strengths.
• Use SPECIFIC examples (e.g., projects, leadership roles, milestones, commitment to DEIB initiatives, managing office operations, coordinating events, improving processes and efficiency, ensuring a safe and healthy work environment, etc.).
• Quantify impact when possible (e.g., statistics, outcomes).

Connect the nominee’s performance to the award criteria:

• Demonstrate how the nominee’s accomplishments align with the criteria for the award.
• Provide SPECIFIC examples of the nominee’s impact, relevance, and unique qualifications.

Address the nominee’s personal attributes:

• Include qualities like integrity, leadership, or professionalism, if relevant.
• Describe how these attributes contribute to the nominee’s success and suitability for the award.

What is the nomination process?

The Advisory Committee for the President’s Award for Excellence (the Committee) is administered by two co-chairs from the Office of Human Resources.  The co-chairs review nomination packets to ensure that all required documents have been submitted. Only complete nomination packets are forwarded to the Committee for review and rubric scoring. Nominations for the award may come from any person in the campus community; however, relatives of employees may not submit a nomination for their family member, but may provide a supporting letter of recommendation.

Who decides who receives the Awards?

After review and rubric scoring of all nominations, the Committee decides who receives the four awards and submits its recommendations to the President. The Committee represents a variety of constituencies from our Adelphi community including students, previous year honorees, Local 153 representatives, faculty members and administrators.

What is the deadline to submit a nomination?

The deadline for completed nomination packets is March 14, 2025.

Where can I submit a nomination?

Once you have completed all steps mentioned above, please submit your nomination online or to:

Advisory Committee for the President’s Award for Excellence c/o Office of Human Resources
Levermore Hall, Room 203
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY 11530