Staff are acknowledged in many ways. The three big annual events include Staff Appreciation, Staff Excellence and Staff Recognition.

Staff Appreciation

Each year SAC co-hosts an appreciation event with the WFMO for all Tulane staff members to enjoy some time together as a group.

• 2011 Family Fun Day - Save the Date: Saturday, March 19, 2011
  
  
  
  
  
  

Staff Excellence

Each year a committee representing a cross section of the university community selects the winners from nominations by their colleagues. The program recognizes up to 10 staff members whose commitment has advanced the mission of Tulane through increased productivity, cost savings, humanitarianism or enhanced objectives. Recipients are honored with a one-time $1,000 cash prize and reception at the President's house.

• 2010 Nominations due Fall 2010
• 2009 Staff Excellence Awards
  
• 2008 Staff Excellence Awards
  
• 2007 Staff Excellence Awards
• 2006 Staff Excellence Awards
• (not held due to Hurricane Katrina)
  
• 2004 Staff Excellence Awards
• 2003 Staff Excellence Awards
• 2002 Staff Excellence Awards
• 2001 Staff Excellence Awards
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Staff Recognition

Each year SAC co-hosts a recognition event with the WFMO for Tulane staff members celebrating anniversary years ending in '0s and '5s. Invitations are mailed from WFMO to those staff members who had an anniversary date in the previous calendar year.

• 2012 Staff Recognition & Photos
  
• 2011 Staff Recognition
  
• 2010 Staff Recognition
• 2009 Staff Recognition
  
• 2008 Staff Recognition
  
  

Yvette Milner Jones Award

Annual award to an outstanding Tulane staff member or administrator for superior achievement, dedicated service and involvement in the affairs of the Tulane University community.  In recognition of her 30 years of dedicated service to the university, the Board of Tulane honored Yvette Jones, executive vice president for university relations and development, by establishing the Yvette Milner Jones Endowed Fund in 2009.

• Fund Established to Honor Staff, Administrators (New Wave, 12/17/2009)
• Environmental Director Receives Leadership Award (New Wave, 09/14/2011)
• A Passion for Public Service (New Wave, 04/09/2012)

Recipients of the Yvette Milner Jones Award

2011     Elizabeth Davey, Office of Environmental Affairs
2012     Vincent Ilustre, Center for Public Service