Criteria and eligibility
Sustainability is a key initiative of the 2020–2025 Strategic Plan–Creating a Future for All and at Griffith we are committed to a robust, equitable and environmentally sustainable society.
We recognise the role models, allies and champions who are actively contributing towards embedding the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within our teaching, research and operations.
This year, both professional and academic staff will have the ability to be recognised for Excellence in Driving Sustainable Development Goals (i.e. against 1 of the 17 SDGs), with this category running as a separate award outside of the Professional Staff Awards where it had been previously captured.
Timeline
| 2024 Timeline | |
|---|---|
| Nominations open | Friday 16 August 2024 |
| Nominations close | Friday 6 September 2024 |
| Selection panel meets | Late September |
| Awards recipients confirmed | Mid October |
| Celebrations | Late November |
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Nominations will be open from 8am, Friday 16 August until 5pm, Friday 6 September 2024.
Nomination process
All staff and students are encouraged to recognise excellent work by a staff member or a team of staff by nominating them in this category.
It is important to note that staff are unable to nominate themselves. This also applies when a staff member/supervisor/manager nominates their work team for a team award, that individual cannot be included in the team for reward purposes.
To nominate please complete the nomination form, addressing why the nominee meets the award category values in 3900 characters or less.
The inclusion of quantifiable metrics that measure impact or improvement within the nomination form are welcomed by the Selection Committee. Please note, no attachments or additional documentation is able to be provided or considered by the panel.
Nominators are encouraged to draft their nomination statement in a separate document and paste this into the nomination form.
Please note - when nominating a team you must list each member of the team you wish to nominate
In order to ensure we have adequate time to review and assess the submissions, late nominations are unable to be considered.
Selection panel and process
A selection panel will consider all eligible nominations received against each award category and provide recommendations to the Vice Chancellor. The panel may seek additional information from the nominator or from the nominee's Head of Department/Element. The Vice Chancellor's decision is final.
The selection panel is made up of the following members (or delegates as advised by the Vice Chancellor):
- Chair - Chief Operating Officer
- Dean (Sustainable Development Goals Performance)
- Panel member - Senior Professional Staff Member (Education)
- Panel member - Senior Professional Staff Member (Research)
Nominees will be reviewed by Human Resources who will verify their eligibility.
Category winners will be notified of their achievement by the Selection Committee.
Contact us
For more information on the Awards, please contact Human Resources.