Nominations
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Nominees for the Amy J. Blue Awards should meet these criteria:
- dedicated to accomplishment: venturesome, take responsibility, and get things done
- committed to people: involve, challenge, and support others
- positive: energetic and passionate about their work
Amy J. Blue Awards are presented to three staff members each year.
Who is eligible for the award?
- University staff members in a continuing position. This includes non-exempt, bargaining unit, and exempt staff, but no temporary or casual employees.
- Nominees must have five years of staff service as of the prior December 31st.
Who is not eligible?
- Faculty members, teaching staff, and coaches
- Employees of Stanford Healthcare, Stanford Children’s Health
- Staff organizations
(These Stanford community members may be eligible for other university awards.)
When and how to nominate:
The nominating period for the 2026 Amy J. Blue Awards is Monday, February 2, 2026, to 11:59 p.m. February 20, 2026.
The nominating form is available here: Amy J. Blue Award 2026 Nomination form.
What if I have questions?
You may send questions to the Amy J. Blue Awards committee at ajb-committee@stanford.edu. All nominations must be submitted via the form noted above. However, you may send attachments/documents to the committee at this email address.