09/21/2026
Outstanding Supervisor Award 2026-Nominations Now Open!
The Outstanding Supervisor Award was established in 2015 through a partnership between UNM Staff Council and the Offices of the President, Provost, and Chancellor for Health Sciences. The award was created to recognize supervisors who demonstrate strong leadership and support their employees.
In 2019, the award was renewed with additional support from the Office of the Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration. Each participating office contributes $1,000 annually to support the award.
Today, two supervisors are recognized each year for their leadership and commitment to creating a positive workplace that supports work-life balance, professional development, and the values and mission of UNM. Each recipient receives a plaque and a $1,000 cash award.
Award Details
A minimum of 2 awards are presented annually.
Each recipient receives a monetary award and a commemorative plaque.
Awards are presented at a public ceremony in October
👉 Nominate an Outstanding UNM Supervisor Today!
Nominations close September 25.
Eligibility & Selection Process
Each fall, faculty, staff, and students from across UNM, including its branch campuses, can nominate a supervisor for the award.
Receipt of nomination forms will be confirmed via email.
The Staff Council Rewards & Recognition Committee reviews submissions and forwards recommendations to the Staff Council Executive Committee. Final award selections made by the Rewards and Recognition Committee
Please contact [email protected] for more information.