October 1, 2024 – December 13, 2024
Nominations submitted
The Distinguished Staff Award is the highest UW staff honor and is part of the UW’s Awards of Excellence. Five nominations are selected for the annual honor and the $5,000 award.
Nominations submitted
Nominees reviewed for eligibility.
Nominees receive a congratulatory email and are given online access to their nomination letters.
Selection committee begins review of eligible nominees.
Distinguished Staff Award Reception
February 26, 2025
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
HUB Ballroom
DSA awardees are notified by the Vice President of Human Resources and are invited to the University’s Annual Awards of Excellence ceremony that takes place in June.
Office of the President sends congratulatory letters to awardees.
UW Today officially announces all awardees.
Annual Awards of Excellence and reception for all awardees.
DSA awardees are highlighted on the DSA website.