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Celebrating Staff Who Make a Difference: The 2025 Staff Advisory Council Awards

The SAC Staff Awards highlight employees who exemplify integrity, initiative, collaboration, and a lasting impact on the UNO community.

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The UNO Staff Advisory Council (SAC) proudly recognized seven exceptional staff members during this year’s annual awards celebration. The SAC Staff Awards highlight employees who exemplify integrity, initiative, collaboration, and a lasting impact on the UNO community.

Each year, SAC presents three honors to staff who embody UNO’s values:

  • Staff Excellence Award
  • Above and Beyond Award
  • Unsung Hero Award

Nominees were evaluated using a rubric that measured leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and their commitment to strengthening the staff community.


2025 SAC Award Recipients

This recognition is more than a celebration, it’s a reflection of UNO’s commitment to staff excellence and community leadership. Award recipients represent the Maverick spirit of service, collaboration, and innovation that moves UNO forward. Congratulations to all the honorees! For more on SAC awards and how to nominate a colleague in the future, visit the SAC Recognition page or email unosac@unomaha.edu.

Staff Excellence Award

Above and Beyond

Unsung Hero

About the University of Nebraska at Omaha

The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s premier metropolitan university, committed to innovating for the public good, advancing social mobility, powering workforce development, and serving as a hub for community engagement. Nearly 15,000 Mavericks choose UNO for its hands-on education experiences, nationally ranked online and graduate programs, military-connected student support, and innovative approaches to supporting lifelong learning. UNO holds the Carnegie Research Activity “R2” designation, securing more than $40 million annually in external research funding and counts its faculty among the world’s most cited scholars. Sixteen Omaha Athletics programs compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Summit League and National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC). 

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