Excellence in Action Award
Newly established in 2026, this award acknowledges staff at the University of Kansas Medical Center who provide support in a research, administrative, clinical, or patient-facing role.
Eligibility
Staff members in research or administrative support roles and staff members in clinical or patient-facing roles at the University of Kansas Medical Center and in good standing are eligible. Two awards will be given – one to a staff member in a research or administrative support role and one to a staff member in a clinical or patient-facing role.
The candidate must exhibit evidence of:
- Success as a role model for colleagues and team members across the medical center
- Leadership within their department, the university, or the broader community (e.g., process improvement initiatives, committee work, professional development activities)
- Effort to influence or institute positive changes that enhance the work environment and advance the mission of KU Medical Center
- A steadfast commitment to enhanced collaboration and productive relationships with staff, faculty, trainees, and all members of the medical center community
Nomination Process
The call-for-nominations is sent out each spring. All required materials must be submitted via the 2026 REDCap Nomination form. The submission deadline for applications is 5:00pm on Friday, May 29, 2026. The award recipients will be announced at the August 18th WIMS Annual Event.
Contact Julianna Kinney with questions.
Required Nomination Materials
To self-nominate or to nominate a deserving individual, please submit the following required information via the REDCAP Nomination Form:
- Nomination letter – focusing on applicant’s meeting criteria of award. Nominations may be written by self, faculty or peer (either the nomination letter or letter of support must be from a KUMC faculty member). Please limit the letter to one page or less.
- Nominee's current CV
- One letter of support. May be from faculty member or peer (either nomination letter or letter of support must be from a KUMC faculty member). The most effective letters will address each criterion specifically.
Review the 2026 WIMS Awards Information (.doc) for additional information.
Incomplete nominations will not be considered by the WIMS Executive Council.