The Awards In Brief

The University Staff Recognition Awards Programme is now in its thirteenth year.   The Awards Programme was developed following a review of similar programmes initiated in other universities in the United States, Canada and Europe.  In addition, committee members contributed to the development of the programme by drawing on their ideas and experience. Recommendations from the Selection Committee that adjudicate on the awards are incorporated into the programme annually.

In 2023, there are up to 14 awards with at least one award being awarded in each category, the remaining 7 are awarded at the discretion of the adjudication committee.  The Academic Council Staff Development Committee (SDC) seeks to ensure that the Awards Programme recognises a wide range of achievements by all staff at various stages of their careers. 

The seven categories are as follows:

1. The Frank McGrath Perpetual Award for Wellbeing and Welfare
2. Impact Award
3. Leadership Award
4. Exceptional Citizen Award
5. Enhancing the Student Experience Award
   
6. Outstanding Colleague 
7. Cross Campus Engagement Award

UCC CAMPUS COMPANIES STAFF RECOGNITION AWARDS

University College Cork has a number of subsidiary companies operating on campus covering a wide range of activities and functions for the benefit of the University, its students and its staff. In recognition of the valuable contribution which the staff of these companies make to the UCC community, a Campus Companies Staff Recognition Awards was established by President John O’Halloran in 2022.

This year three awards are available.

The three categories are as follows:  

1. Customer Care Award
2. Best Contribution to a Strategic Initiative of the University
3. Unsung Hero Award 

Detailed information on both Programmes, Award Categories & Indicative Criteria, Nomination Procedure & Form and Selection Committee & Awards Ceremony are provided via the links on the left hand side.