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Peer Recognition Program

The Peer Recognition Program provides the Becker Medical Library staff the opportunity to recognize the extraordinary efforts of colleagues. It is a staff-based program requiring peer nomination and involvement in the program and selection process.

A rotating Peer Recognition Committee is formulated to oversee the processes of developing categories for recognition, nomination and selection of awardees, planning for prizes etc., and planning an event to celebrate these achievements.

The Peer Recognition Committee believes that we have a talented and resourceful staff. The committee hopes you will take time to reflect on the efforts of your colleagues to do excellent work on behalf of Becker Medical Library and Washington University School of Medicine. Our award categories are summarized below. Please give careful consideration to nominating someone who has been exceptional in one or more of these categories, and complete the nomination form.

Award Categories

Bright Idea Awards will be given to individuals or groups who best demonstrate meritorious service to the Becker Library by one or more of these criteria:

Outstanding Performance Awards will be given to individuals in recognition of service and job performance clearly “above and beyond” daily work expectations. Criteria are:

Community Spirit Awards will recognize excellent collaborative, or independent services to the Becker Library by individuals or groups that are not employed by the Library.

Eligibility

Except for the Community Spirit Awards*, all nominees must be current full-time or part-time employees of the Becker Medical Library, with at least one year of service.


* Nominees for the Community Spirit Award must not be employees of the Library.