Employee of the Month


Initiated by Classified Staff Employee Council, recognition will be given to classified employees who foster a personalized environment which supports members of the university community as well as the mission of Central Washington University. This award was created so that employees who go above and beyond their normal job responsibilities, who offer unique contributions to their work unit and/or the university as a whole, who have a significant positive impact on those they work with or come in contact with, and who consistently perform for the betterment of CWU could be recognized for their work.

Anyone may nominate an employee for this award. Award recipients will receive a $125 award and will be recognized at a quarterly celebration.

Employee of the Month Nomination Process

To be eligible for Employee of the Month, employees nominated need to be in a civil position for 24 months. For more information, please check out the guideline link below.

Employee Recognition/Wildcat Way Nomination Process

We invite all Wildcats to nominate a Central Washington University employee whose performance and contributions warrant special recognition. Please complete and submit the nomination form for the Wildcat Way Award.


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