Excellence in Service Award

The Excellence in Service Award recognizes outstanding staff members of the APUS and APEI community for quality and dedicated work.

  • Demonstrates a commitment to provide excellent service to students, alumni, faculty and staff; goes above and beyond university standards to be respectful and helpful and ensures that interactions with the above-mentioned parties are exceptional and problems are resolved
  • Displays dedication to continuously improving customer satisfaction based on a commitment to learn from past experiences and feedback and to find creative and appropriate solutions to customer problems
  • Promotes positive morale through a congenial, supportive attitude and by providing service to others; leads by example and demonstrates effective service interactions with all
  • Demonstrates exceptional ability to foster collaboration, communication, and cooperation among colleagues and members of the campus community
  • Demonstrates leadership in the university and related communities

Nominations may be made by faculty, staff, students, alumni, and those familiar with the nominee’s work.

  • The University Awards Committee reviews submissions
  • Top candidates are submitted to the Office of the President for final review and approval
  • There may be more than one award winner selected in a calendar year (based on the discretion of the review committee and the President's final approval); however, if no qualified candidates are nominated, the award may not be given
  • Award recipients will be honored during Commencement weekend, and should we have an in-person celebration, one-night accommodations and individual travel expenses to attend Commencement will be paid for by the University
  • Award recipients receive a crystal trophy
  • Award recipients are not required to attend Commencement to accept the award

 

  • 2017: Carolyn Todaro
  • 2018: Amanda Wilson
  • 2019: Michael Ramlogan
  • 2020: Brandon Patton
  • 2021: Alyson Kline
  • 2022: Lindsey Larson
  • 2023: Dr. Lori Woeste
  • 2024: Esra Mills
 

Nominations for the 2025 awards cycle are now open until January 24, 2025.  For additional information or questions, contact the University Awards Committee.