Distinguished Staff Award

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.

Select month to see key dates in the selection process timeline


Oct/Nov
Oct/Nov

December
Dec

January
Jan

February
Feb

May
May

June
June

December

Nominees reviewed for eligibility.

January

Nominees receive a congratulatory email and are given online access to their nomination letters.

Selection committee begins review of eligible nominees.

February

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.

May

UW Today officially announces all awardees.