FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov. 21, 2005
Contact: Anika Mitchell Perkins
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MUW develops Anybody Award to recognize `wonderful campus citizens’

COLUMBUS, Miss. – Anybody could have done it and somebody did is the premise for a new award at Mississippi University for Women.

Initiated and developed by Dr. Sam Gingerich, MUW provost and vice president for academic affairs, MUW President A. Claudia Limbert said the award is similar to a program she participated in at Penn State prior to arriving at MUW.

The award can be presented to a group of outstanding individuals as well as one exceptional person, she noted.

“While boosting morale is always a good thing, the big thing driving this award is what it is basically all about—recognizing someone who saw something that needed doing and just rolled up his or her sleeves and got it done,” Limbert said.

According to a synopsis about the award, any campus member may submit nominations by writing a brief statement stating why an individual or group deserves the award. Administrators also are encouraged to nominate deserving employees. Any administrator may also survey campus members to solicit suggestions of people who have been especially helpful.

The review committee will consist of two vice presidents, two deans, Faculty Senate president, Staff Council president and Student Government Association president. Committee members have agreed to meet anytime a nomination is brought forward.

The award presentation format has not yet been determined, however those receiving the award will be presented with a plaque purchased by the MUW Foundation.

“Every campus has unsung heroes among its faculty and staff and this is one way to recognize such people who simply note something that needs doing and then just get it done,” Limbert said. “This is our way of recognizing such wonderful campus citizens.”