Transformation Award Process

Transformation Award Selection Process

• Award nomination forms are available HERE.
• SCL employees who have been employed in SCL for a minimum of 12 months are eligible for each award.
• All nominees should exemplify SCL values in thoughtful and engaging ways that encourage and inspire transformation. (inclusivity, integrity, excellence, collaboration, empowerment, innovation, fun)

Committee Membership

• Staff can apply to be on the committee via Talent Marketplace.
• Committee will meet mid-fall until mid-January.
• Selection committee composition:
  • Two non-exempt staff
  • Two exempt staff
  • Two union staff
  • One non-voting member from the previous year’s committee
• The vice president will appoint one of the committee members as the chair.
  • Chair does not vote except in the case of a tie or to make quorum.
• No selection committee member can serve as a voting member two years in a row.
• Each department will have one representative serve on the selection committee. (CCE, Cornell Health, Campus Life, OVP, DOS, Athletics and Physical Education, Career Services)
• Six of the seven committee members must be present for the committee to make a final decision.
• All selection committee meetings are confidential.

Recognition of Recipients

• All recipients will receive:
  • Lunch at Taverna Banfi.
  • A framed certificate.
  • The names of the recipients will be engraved on an award displayed in recipient’s office/ work location until the next year, when it is passed on to the next award recipient.
  • All award recipients, their supervisors, and nominees will be invited to a reception with the VPSCL and senior leaders.