Office of Engagement seeking Jefferson Awards nominations

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The Office of Engagement is currently accepting nominations for the Jefferson Awards to recognize and celebrate individual Purdue employees for meaningful public service to their communities.

Nominations are being sought for Purdue employees of all ages, regardless of classification or rank, who reflect the spirit of Purdue as a land-grant university through giving back to their communities in meaningful ways.  

The nomination form can be found here. The current nomination period is open now through Oct. 20. All active employees are eligible to be nominated. Self-nominations are welcome. Details about the awards, including examples of submissions from previous winners, information on evaluation metrics and frequently asked questions, can be found here.

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