Awards

STEP 1:

A call for nominations for the Vice President’s Meritorious Service Awards and the William Paul Ricker Faculty and Staff Awards will be announced in spring each year.

STEP 2:

To begin the nomination process, prepare a nomination letter (up to 4 pages) which includes the following:

• Nominee’s name, position, and department
• Award name and category to which this individual is being nominated
• Description of how nominee meets the award criteria
• Your name, email, phone number

In addition, provide at least one letter of support (maximum of 2 letters and no longer than 2 pages each). 

The nomination letter (not to exceed four pages), and the support letter(s) must be emailed to EmplRecognition@tamug.edu before 5 p.m. on March 31, 2026.

STEP 3:

The campus leadership makes the initial determination regarding which nomination letters will move forward to the selection committee.  A maximum of three nominations in each category will move forward.

Nomination letters received at the above email address before the deadline are presented to campus leadership teams as follows:

• Staff and extended Aggie family nominations are presented to the Executive Leadership
• Faculty nominations are presented to the Academic Affairs Leadership

2025/2026 Vice President's Meritorious Service Awards and Ricker Faculty/Staff Award Time Line

The Selection Committee is comprised of past staff and faculty award recipients and a student representative.

For complete details on individual awards criteria and eligibility, select the award category below.