The Above & Beyond Award

Above and Beyond Award

Presented by the Southern University Board of Supervisors 

 

Purpose

The Above and Beyond Award honors full-time Southern University System (SUS) employees who make exceptional contributions beyond their regular job responsibilities. The award recognizes individuals whose efforts elevate operational excellence, strengthen workplace morale, and enhance service to the Southern University community.

Eligibility

Nominees must:

  • Be full-time employees at any SUS entity: SUBR, SUNO, SUSLA, SULC, or the SU Ag Center.
  • Hold an appointment below the level of Dean.
  • Not hold titles that include President or Chancellor (this exclusion includes roles such as Assistant/Associate Vice President and Assistant/Associate Vice Chancellor).

Nomination Deadline

Due at least three (3) weeks prior to each Board of Supervisors meeting.

Who May Nominate

Any full-time SUS employee may nominate a colleague, including colleagues at other SUS campuses.

How to Nominate

Submit a one-page narrative that includes:

  • Nominee’s name, title, campus/department, and contact information
  • Specific examples of actions performed beyond standard duties, including the impact on operational excellence, morale, and/or service to the SU community

Send your confidential nomination by email to aboveandbeyond@sus.edu, or submit a sealed envelope marked “Confidential” to:

Southern University BOS Committee
Above and Beyond Award Nomination
Southern University Board of Supervisors Office
4th Floor, J.S. Clark Administration Building
P.O. Box 10878
Baton Rouge, LA 70813

Review & Selection

  • A peer review committee evaluates submissions and identifies up to three top nominations.
  • If necessary, final selection is made by the Chancellor of the respective campus and President Shields.

Notification & Recognition

  • The Chancellor will be notified one week prior to the Board meeting.
  • The Chancellor will contact the nominator, who is responsible for informing the nominee and confirming their attendance.
  • The award recipient will be formally announced at the Southern University Board of Supervisors monthly meeting.

Questions

For additional information, contact aboveandbeyond@sus.edu or call 225-771-4600.