The goal of the K-State InfoTech Awards and Recognition Program is to provide IT employees with awards and recognition which are valuable and coveted. Eligible units are CTS, ECC, ISO, iTAC, KSRE, and, OME.

• To create a sense of community and pride among IT employees
• To demonstrate value and appreciation of employees
• To improve employee morale and job satisfaction
• To increase awareness of IT projects and accomplishments

The following awards will be presented annually at the IT Unit Awards and Recognition Ceremony:

• Spirit of IT
  
  
• IT Innovator
  
  
• Customer Service
  
  
• IT Rising Star Student
  
  
• IT Gold
  
  
• Team Gold
  
  

The following awards will be given at the discretion of the IT Awards and Recognition Committee:

• Meritorious Achievement
  
  
• Elizabeth Unger IT Leadership Award
  
  
• Lifetime Achievement
  
  

All university staff, including IT employees, faculty, and students are encouraged to submit nominations. The nominations should represent an activity, service, or contribution that can be considered "above and beyond the call of duty." Nominations should include names of 2 individuals who have agreed to be references and can confirm the nominee's accomplishments.

An individual cannot nominate a candidate for more than 2 categories.

The IT Awards and Recognition Committee will make award selections and will serve staggered 2 year terms. The IT Gold award winner will serve as an ex-officio member for a one year term. The 2008 committee members were:

• Miriam Clark (iSIS Functional Team) - Chair
• Marietta Milligan (ISO) - Co-Chair
• Angela Chauncey (OME)
• Scott Finkeldei (OME)
• Leonard Finney (CTS)
• Aimee Hagedorn (iTAC)
• Gary Kepka (KSRE)
• Robert Nelson (ECC)