UIC's WOW & INSPIRE Awards
Each person at UIC impacts the relationships we build with students, faculty, alumni, staff and visitors. The WOW Award was established in 2005 by the UIC Alumni Relations Council to recognize those who make an exceptional effort to build these relationships. In 2007, the program added the INSPIRE Award to recognize individuals who have consistently and over long periods of time based their every action on UIC's Core Values. An annual UIC Luminary award is also given to the INSPIRE candidate who represents the pinnacle of service to the campus and its constituents.
WOW and INSPIRE Award Recipients
WOW Award Criteria
- Concern for and support of others in performing daily tasks in line with UIC's core values.
- Service above and beyond normal expectations.
Nominate someone for a WOW award.
WOW Awards can be given each month as determined by the Selection Committee. If you have any questions about this award or the selection process, please contact the Selection Committee, c/o the University of Illinois Alumni Association, at 312-996-8535 or wowaward@uic.edu.
INSPIRE Awards
The INSPIRE award is a component of the WOW Award program, and was first presented in the spring of 2007. It recognizes long-term, consistent, and outstanding professional service to the UIC community. Nominees must be employed by UIC to receive an INSPIRE award.
Deadline for nominations is April 22.
In addition to the nomination (use link below), 2 letters of support, one from the nominee's supervisor and one from a co-worker or student, are required to complete the nomination. The nominator may write a letter of support if they are the nominee's supervisor, co-worker, or student. In the letter, please provide specific examples of a nominee's commitment to UIC's Core Values and a sense of the range of people they inspire.
Letters of support should be received no later than April 22 and be directed to wowaward@uic.edu with INSPIRE Support in the subject line.
Nominate someone for an INSPIRE Award.
UIC's Core Values
Integrity
Respecting the dignity and worth of everyone by maintaining the highest degree of ethical and moral conduct.
Nurture
Supporting an environment that fosters individual and community growth.
Service
Responding courteously to the needs of the people we serve and striving to exceed their expectations.
Pride
Taking pride in ourselves and in the work we do.
Intellect
Supporting the pursuit of lifelong learning.
Respect
Treating every individual with respect as we would like to be treated ourselves. We are committed to diversity.
Excellence
Striving for excellence in all that we do.
Award Recipients
2010
2009
2008
- June (INSPIRE & Luminary)
- April & May
- April (INSPIRE & Luminary)
2007
- April (INSPIRE & Luminary)
- March
- January/February