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Nominations are currently OPEN for:
Staff Council Professional Development grants are awarded three times a year. For more information, please see the Staff Council Professional Development Grant page.
2024-2025 Recipient
Jamunabai Prakash
2024-2025 Recipient
Ellise Smith
2024-2025 Recipient
Chad Beckner
Click the respective award below to learn about the awards, qualifications, and to submit a nomination.
Nominations are currently OPEN for:
The Jaguar Impact Award celebrates individuals whose efforts strengthen connection, understanding, and collaboration across IU Indianapolis. This award honors those who build bridges, expand participation, and create positive, lasting contributions that enhance the university’s collective success. By recognizing staff members who bring people together to achieve shared goals, this award supports IU Indianapolis’s commitment to innovation, partnership, and advancing its urban mission.
Eligible employees: Full time IU Indianapolis staff
Nominations close on February 23, 2026
The Rising Star Award celebrates emerging talent, recognizing individuals who demonstrate exceptional potential, dedication, and growth in their field. This award honors those who have made significant contributions early in their journey, showcasing innovation, leadership, and a commitment to excellence. The recipient embodies the promise of a bright future, inspiring others with their achievements and drive for success.
Eligible employees: Full time IU Indianapolis staff
Nominations close on February 23, 2026
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The Supervisory Excellence Award recognizes outstanding leaders who exemplify exceptional management skills, inspire team performance, and create a positive work environment. This award honors individuals who consistently demonstrate the ability to guide, mentor, and motivate their teams to achieve organizational goals while fostering innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
Eligible employees: Full time IU Indianapolis staff
Nominations close on February 23, 2026
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The Momentum in Action Award recognizes individuals who exemplify initiative, persistence, and results-oriented leadership in advancing the mission of IU Indianapolis. This award honors those who consistently drive progress, transform ideas into action, and deliver meaningful outcomes that strengthen campus operations, programs, and community impact. By celebrating individuals who model accountability, efficiency, and innovation, this award supports the university’s goals of fostering excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Eligible employees: Full time IU Indianapolis staff
Nominations close on February 23, 2026
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Used free or no-cost materials in your course? Know a fellow instructor who did?
Nominate yourself or a colleague for the IU Indianapolis Open Education Award! This award recognizes faculty and staff who teach and use free, shareable, no-cost materials in their courses to support student success.
The award includes $3,000, a recognition plaque, and a feature on the University Library website.
Nominations close March 27, 2026:
https://forms.gle/C276HSijFbqEZMx6A
