Recognition & Awards

Cards and small gifts such as candy and Adele H. Stamp Student Union memorabilia are available to all Stamp employees to recognize the hard work or new opportunities of fellow employees. All items are available on the third floor of The Stamp in the admin offices (outside of 3100M - please take the stairs or elevator near the coffee shop to reach the third floor).

The cards have greetings such as: 

• Thank you
• Congratulations
• Good Luck
• Great Job
• Good Work

Stamp Appreciations are an easy way to thank, congratulate, or recognize a Stamp colleague on either a job well done or a special occasion. The STAMP Appreciations initiative is a day-to-day recognition program that can be used by employees and managers to recognize and appreciate each other- colleague to colleague- for the big and the small contributions we all make every day.  Recognize as many individuals as you would like and let them know the positive impact their work has had on you!  

Recognize as many individuals as you would like and let them know the positive impact their work has had on you!

Here is an example to inspire you:

"Thank you ____ for being such an awesome colleague. I really cherish your support on the initiatives and programs I oversee. Keep on being an instrumental part of the STAMP family."

Logistics:

• STAMP staff can complete the google submission form 
• The Appreciation is meant for an individual. If you would like to send it to a group, please complete a separate form for each person.
• The sender gets to pick the "A" card on which their Appreciation will be sent.  The cards include: Accomplishment, Awareness, Awesomeness, Adaptability, Altruism, Authenticity, Achievement, or Ambition
• STAMP Staff members (exempt, nonexempt and graduate assistants) will receive a special lapel pin for the first Appreciation received. 
• Staff will continue to receive cards with the special message from colleagues for each subsequent Appreciation.
• The initiative is currently open to full and part time exempt staff, non-exempt staff and Graduate Assistants within STAMP.
• Appreciations will be distributed by Marsha during Admin Meetings for Assistant and Associate Directors to then distribute to their individual staff members

The STAMP STAR program, our "employee of the month" program, is more selective than just general recognition and recognizes five Stamp Stars each month. The categories are: two awards for Undergraduate Students, one Graduate Student, and two Part-/Full-Time Staff Members.

Stamp STARs of the Month are staff members that excel in carrying out the mission and vision (see below) of the Adele H. Stamp Student Union in a manner that is fitting of special recognition. Emphasis is placed on individuals who excel in a pattern of exceptional work over a period of time. This award is meant to honor an extended level of contribution to the organization.

Nominations are solicited from the greater Adele H. Stamp Student Union community each month. There is no limit to the number of nominations that one individual can make. There is a limit of five awards that can be given out each month (one to a graduate student staff member and two each to full/part-time staff and student staff). There is no limit to the number of times an individual can be recognized as a Stamp STAR of the Month.

The Adele H. Stamp Student Union VISION
Transforming and enriching the Maryland experience.

The Adele H. Stamp Student Union MISSION
To provide a safe and inviting campus center where all UM students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community members cultivate lifelong relationships founded on engagement, learning, multiculturalism, and citizenship.

The Stamp Star nomination process opens three times during the fall and spring semesters. Staff members will be contacted via email about nomination procedures. 

This is a employee-driven system where Stamp employees can recognize fellow employees for being a "standout" in their positions. Cards and small gifts such as candy and Adele H. Stamp Student Union memorabilia are available to all Stamp employees to recognize the hard work or new opportunities of fellow employees. All items are available on the third floor of the Stamp in the admin offices (outside of 3100M - please take the stairs or elevator near the coffee shop to reach the third floor). The cards have greetings such as:

• Thank you
• Congratulations
• Good Luck
• Great Job
• Good Work

Has someone been working hard on a committee? Has someone been planning a program or event that finally ended in a huge success? Has someone been advising a group or teaching a course or managing a project with grace under pressure and is deserving of acknowledgement? Recognize them today!

This annual award is given annually to one employee in each of the following categories: Undergraduate Student, Graduate Student, and Full-/Part-Time Staff. This award is given for exceptional service given to Stamp and the greater Maryland community.

The annual Award of Excellence is given to employees who go above and beyond in their positions each and every day. This award is based on the following criteria:

• Quality of the candidate’s work, including level of energy and enthusiasm committed to the job
• Contributions to the accomplishment of the mission and goals of the Stamp
• Contributions to the sense of a team in the Stamp
• Demonstrated commitment to quality customer service

The award is given to one Stamp employee in each of the following categories:

• Undergraduate Student
• Graduate Student
• Full-Time & Part-Time Staff

The Award of Excellence has been created in the honor of Dr. James Osteen who served as the Director of the Adele H. Stamp Student Union from 1986 to 2004 and then went on to become the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs. Dr. Osteen joined the University of Maryland community in 1979 as the Director of Campus Activities, overseeing several areas that eventually became part of STAMP. He oversaw the $30 million STAMP renovation, and was instrumental in growing the leadership and multicultural program areas. His wit and sense of humor were cornerstones of his leadership. We are proud to name the Outstanding Staff awards after Dr. Osteen who served for so many years as a pillar of the Division of Student Affairs and STAMP.  

The Award of Excellence nomination and voting process opens annually during the spring semester. Staff members will be contacted via email about nomination and voting procedures.