Distinguished Staff Awards
Each year the Carthage Staff Council recognizes one staff member for the Distinguished Staff Award.
Now accepting nominations for the 2026 Distinguished Staff Award!
Nominations are due Thursday, April 30, 2026.
This award is given to a Carthage staff member who consistently has excelled in their position; has made outstanding contributions in the area of service and dedication to the Carthage community; has promoted teamwork and collaboration across the College and departments; and demonstrates humility and integrity while always considering the best interest of our students.
The Staff Council encourages all staff, faculty, and students to nominate an individual for this award based on the following categories:
SERVICE
The nominee provides outstanding customer service, whether to students, faculty, parents, co-workers, or community members.
TEAMWORK
The nominee develops and encourages cooperation and collaboration, while displaying outstanding group effort. The nominee also consistently offers support, assistance, and encouragement to co-workers, often without being asked to do so.
ATTITUDE
The nominee consistently demonstrates patience, good humor, and enthusiasm while on the job. The nominee also demonstrates excellence in resolving conflicts and/or facing challenges.
RELIABILITY
The nominee provides prompt, efficient, and reliable service. The nominee is both dependable and trustworthy, and instills in his or her co-workers a sense of responsibility and dedication to the College.
Who Can Be Nominated?
This award is for any ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ employee in a staff position (non-faculty). Former Staff Council members may only be nominated after they have been inactive for at least one year. Current Staff Council members and previous winners may not be nominated.
See Current Staff Council Members
See Past DistinguishED Staff Award Recipients
Nomination Guidelines
As a nominator, please explain how your nominee provides extraordinary service beyond his or her basic job description and demonstrates the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ values of Service, Teamwork, Attitude, and Reliability.