Every weekday, thousands of MSU employees come to work to maintain and improve the university’s top tier programs, athletics, services and more. The following two awards recognize the stand-out individuals who go above and beyond in their work.

The nomination deadline for the second annual Inspirational Woman of the Year Award is Friday, October 23, 2015. The award highlights woman-identified individuals who demonstrate integrity, leadership, quality performance, integrative and inclusive action, and influence on campus and in the community. The award will honor three outstanding women affiliated with MSU each year in three distinct categories: Professional Achievement, Community Engagement, and Culture of Empowerment. Read more about the award and view the PDF of the nomination form here.

The nomination deadline for the Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award is Tuesday, October 27, 2015. This award is named in honor of Jack Breslin, who served Michigan State University as a student leader, honored athlete, top administrator and steadfast advocate. The recipients of this award reflect the qualities of Jack Breslin; they lead, inspire and embody Spartan Spirit. Read more about the award and find the PDF of the nomination form here.