<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(14,16,26)">Hey Highlanders,</span></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><span style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(14,16,26)"><br></span></div><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">It is time to recognize the dedication, excellence, and spirit of our colleagues! We are thrilled to announce that nominations for the 2026 <span class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">Staff Assembly </span>Outstanding Staff Awards (</span><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">OSA's</span><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">) are officially open.<span class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"> </span></span><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Our staff members consistently go above and beyond to support our mission and community. </span><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">This</span><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> is your opportunity to shine a spotlight on those who have made a significant impact this year. Submissions are open now through </span><strong style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Friday, May 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.</span></strong></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">We invite you to submit nominations for your fellow staff members in the following categories:</span></p><ul style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><li style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;list-style-type:disc"><strong style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Staff Who Make a Difference Award<span class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"> (four categories)</span>:</span></strong><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> Recognizing those whose efforts significantly improve the workplace or campus community.</span></li><li style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;list-style-type:disc"><strong style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">People Helping People Award:</span></strong><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> Honoring individuals who demonstrate exceptional service and kindness to others<span class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"> outside of their ordinary duties.</span></span></li><li style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;list-style-type:disc"><strong style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Tartan Soul Award:</span></strong><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> Awarded to those who embody the UCR core values of Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, and Respect.</span></li><li style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;list-style-type:disc"><strong style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Diversity Award:</span></strong><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> Celebrating staff who show an outstanding commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.</span></li></ul><h3 style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></h3><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Don’t</span><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"> wait<span class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">, </span>nominate someone today! Your recognition means the world to your colleagues and helps foster a culture of appreciation across our campus.</span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">Link<span class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"> for details and nomination form:</span> <a href="https://staffassembly.ucr.edu/outstanding-staff-awards">https://staffassembly.ucr.edu/outstanding-staff-awards</a></span></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><p style="color:rgb(14,16,26);background:transparent;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><br></p><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div style="font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">Best,</div><div style="margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:1em;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif"><b style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Selina Hernandez</b><font color="#000000"> (she/her/ella)</font><br><font color="#000000">Director of Marketing & Communications</font><br><font color="#000000">UCR </font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Staff</span><font color="#000000"> </font><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Assembly</span><br><i><a href="mailto:Selina.Hernandez@ucr.edu" target="_blank"><font color="#000000"><font>Selina.Hernandez@</font>ucr.edu</font></a><font color="#000000">| 951.827.0135</font></i></div><div style="margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:1em;font-family:Aptos,Aptos_EmbeddedFont,Aptos_MSFontService,Calibri,Helvetica,sans-serif"><font color="#6fa8dc"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://staffassembly.ucr.edu/__;!!OLyWHuc!Ry2hPptT6xIa-W8JEp0GsrTWVqwcUqaK9qVWpzuaKXcxg_oOz3l-g6jh983_hlomniwAdV3iGTi3BAEcUxntR6wlGU0DHYDb8eIJ$" title="https://staffassembly.ucr.edu/" style="margin:0px" target="_blank">Web</a>  |  <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://facebook.com/ucrsa__;!!OLyWHuc!Ry2hPptT6xIa-W8JEp0GsrTWVqwcUqaK9qVWpzuaKXcxg_oOz3l-g6jh983_hlomniwAdV3iGTi3BAEcUxntR6wlGU0DHeTxfV4c$" style="margin:0px" target="_blank">Facebook</a>  |  <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://twitter.com/ucrsa__;!!OLyWHuc!Ry2hPptT6xIa-W8JEp0GsrTWVqwcUqaK9qVWpzuaKXcxg_oOz3l-g6jh983_hlomniwAdV3iGTi3BAEcUxntR6wlGU0DHUtDOjjl$" title="https://twitter.com/ucrsa" style="margin:0px" target="_blank">Twitter</a>  | <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://bit.ly/ucrsa-youtube__;!!OLyWHuc!Ry2hPptT6xIa-W8JEp0GsrTWVqwcUqaK9qVWpzuaKXcxg_oOz3l-g6jh983_hlomniwAdV3iGTi3BAEcUxntR6wlGU0DHZnGPQNn$" title="https://bit.ly/ucrsa-youtube" style="margin:0px" target="_blank">YouTube</a>  |  <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.instagram.com/ucrstaffassembly/__;!!OLyWHuc!Ry2hPptT6xIa-W8JEp0GsrTWVqwcUqaK9qVWpzuaKXcxg_oOz3l-g6jh983_hlomniwAdV3iGTi3BAEcUxntR6wlGU0DHWvZqImn$" title="https://www.instagram.com/ucrstaffassembly/" style="margin:0px" target="_blank">Instagram</a>  |  <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ucr-staff-assembly/__;!!OLyWHuc!Ry2hPptT6xIa-W8JEp0GsrTWVqwcUqaK9qVWpzuaKXcxg_oOz3l-g6jh983_hlomniwAdV3iGTi3BAEcUxntR6wlGU0DHdBo_lt2$" title="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ucr-staff-assembly/" style="margin:0px" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></font></div></div></div></div></div>