Texas Tech University

Upcoming Spring 2026 staff AWARDS

The college is proud to launch a set of new staff awards designed to celebrate the dedication, creativity, and exceptional service that make the TCVPA thrive. These awards honor staff members whose outstanding contributions elevate our work, strengthen our shared mission, and inspire excellence across our college. By recognizing those who go above and beyond, we celebrate the people who make a lasting difference every day.

Deadline to submit is Friday, February 27, 2026 11:59 CT

TCVPA Staff Excellence Award

This is a distinguished award for a TCVPA staff member who has made a significant contribution to quality within the department, college, university and/or community. Consider how this employee goes above and beyond the call of duty in responding to the needs of students, faculty, their team. Strong nominations will include specific examples that describe how the employee meets these criteria and the positive impact as a result.

How has this employee made a significant contribution to quality within the department, college, university and/or community? How has this employee gone above and beyond the call of duty in responding to the needs of students, faculty, their team, or other? List 1-3 specific examples that describe how the employee meets these criteria and the positive impact as a result.

Nomination Link

TCVPA Staff Values Based Achievement Award

This awardee will be a staff member who consistently demonstrates a commitment to one or more of the TCVPA Core Values (curiosity, principled conduct, sense of community, creativity, care).  This employee is one who brings a values centered approach to a proactive, responsive, flexible, and clear focus in their work.

Nomination Link


Ivy Walz

Questions?

Contact the Associate Dean

Ivy Walz
Associate Dean for Faculty, Research, Creativity, and Outreach