Sirius Award Application

Over the years student employees have made valuable contributions to the YSU workforce.  Often these employees manage full-time academic schedules and participate in campus activities in addition to working part-time.  The commitment these students make in balancing the responsibilities of work and school deserves special acknowledgement.

Purpose: This award recognizes student employees who have made outstanding contributions to their employers.  If you have a student employee whom you feel is worthy of special recognition, we encourage you to nominate him or her.

Criteria:

  • The student you nominate should have worked for you a period of at least one semester, and be a full-time, undergraduate student at YSU. 
  • Demonstrated skills and commitment that go above and beyond expectations
  • Demonstrated growth or competency in the following areas:
    • Reliability
    • Initiative
    • Uniqueness of Contribution
    • Adaptability
    • Quality of Work
    • Professionalism
    • Community and Campus Service
    • Disposition/Attitude

Selection: The Sirius Award will be awarded by the Student Awards Committee based on the evaluation by the employer as indicated on the nomination form.