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TERSSA Award Guidelines


To submit a nomination, fill out the TERSSA Award Nomination Form. 

We look forward to recognizing the members of our organization for a job well done.



The Above and Beyond the Call of Duty ​Award 

  The Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Award may be awarded to any paid member who meets the following guidelines.

       1.  Nominee can be nominated by one or more of their co-workers (nominator does not need to be a paid current 

            member of TERSSA)               

       2.  Show how nominee has gone above and beyond their formal duties, identified job duties to exceed the needs of 

    clientele and stake holders or Above and Beyond the Call of Duty.           

       3.  Show how the  nominee reflects excellence in service with compassion, vision and integrity.

       4.  Show how the nominee recognizes and acknowledges that attitudes and actions are important and affect their 

    clientele, stakeholders, and as co-workers.          

​       Winner will receive an engraved plaque and a cash award in the amount of $5​0.

         Former Recipients many only be nominated after 5 years have elapsed since their award.



The Award of Excellence

         The TERSSA Award of Excellence may be awarded to any paid member who meets the following guidelines.

       1.  Nominee can be nominated by one or more of their co-workers (nominator does not need to be a paid current

            member of TERSSA)


         2.  Show how nominee demonstrates positive work ethic.

       3.  Show how the nominee demonstrates the values of TERSSA.

       4.  Show how the nominee has excelled in his/her job responsibilities.

​        Winner will receive an engraved desk clock and a cash award in the amount of $100.​  

          Former recipients may only be nominated after 10 years have elapsed since their award.



The Executive Board Award​

             The Executive Board Award may be awarded to any paid member who meets the following guidelines:

       1.  Nominee can be nominated by one or more of their fellow members. (nominator must be a paid current member

         of TERSSA).

       2.  Show how nominee exemplifies a sunny disposition and personality.

       3.  Show how the nominee is willing to help coworkers and peers without complaining.

       4.  Show how the nominee demonstrates friendliness, outgoing personality, and a can do attitude.

       5.  Show how the nominee support the mission of TERSSA.


​       Winner will receive an engraved plaque and a cash award in the amount of $5​0.

         Former recipients many only be nominated after 5 years have elapsed since their award.

​        All applications must be submitted, electronically, by TBA to committee chair.

​        Late applications cannot be considered.

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 The document includes the required nomination cover sheet along with criteria for each award and a list of previously recognized TERSSA members. Please read and respond to each listed criteria/guideline. It could be the deciding factor in case of a tie. 



Contact: Trudi Neubeck

2024 President                        Office: 865-974-2128

Email: tneubeck@utk.edu


Mailing Address:
2621 Morgan Circle Drive

Morgan Hall 205

Knoxville, TN 37996


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