Creative Solutions Award

This award recognizes a KSU staff member within the Administration and Finance division who upholds the “Creative Solutions” core value, which means they are an excellent problem-solver who bring innovation to all situations.  

• Has been employed at the University for more than one year.
• Has had no disciplinary concerns within the last twelve months.
• Has received an overall evaluation rating from their manager of either a “Superior” or “Exemplary” level (either a 4 or 5 overall).

Additionally, the ideal candidate should possess these characteristics:

• They use creative problem-solving skills on a daily basis to address workplace challenges.
• They are innovative and unafraid of trying new things.
• They are unsatisfied with the status quo and regularly look for new ways to improve.
• They use their creative problem-solving skills to help not only their team, but also outside departments, students, and the KSU community.
• They have provided at least one creative solution to a problem impacting the KSU community.

1. In addition to the nomination form, please include at least one letter of support from either a coworker, past or present supervisor, student, internal or external stakeholder, faculty member, or staff in an outside department. If you are not the nominee's direct supervisor, providing a letter from their direct supervisor is encouraged.
2. Letters of support must provide evidence the candidate meets or exceeds the above qualifications.

Recognition by the division at the annual meeting, $25 KSU Bookstore gift card and free meal voucher for Chick-fil-A.