Staff Council Awards & Recognition
Staff Council recognizes WT, SSC, and Aramark employees for years of service, retirement, degree completion, as well as for their dedication to the University during the annual All-Staff Service Awards Luncheon.
Congratulations to all our award recipients!
Things You Should Know About Employee of the Month
- WT Staff Council recognizes one outstanding "Employee of the Month" (EOM) every month.
- Benefits of being selected as the EOM include: $20 Education Credit Union Buff Cash, Aramark Meal Certificate, $25 Bookstore Gift Card, $250 check from WT Foundation, WT Parking Permit, and a reception honoring the EOM (sponsored by President's Office).
- Every EOM qualifies as a nominee for Employee of the Year.
- Nominations are due by the first of each month.
- Nominate a deserving employee or colleague here.
EOM Rules & Criteria
Employee of the Year Recipients
The Clarence E. Thompson Staff Excellence Award is the University’s highest staff honor, and is meant to recognize and honor current non-faculty employees of WT for distinguished service in their departments. The Clarence E. Thompson Staff Excellence Award is named for a former mayor of Canyon who worked at WT for decades, ultimately serving as vice president for business and finance.
The University also gives high honors to staff members by bestowing the Staff Excellence Award.
Congratulations to our 2025 award winners! Read about this year's winners.
Clarence E. Thompson Award
Staff Excellence Award
