Hello Everyone: We received the call for the 2026 Bravo award from the COE. We will have an internal ranking and prioritization. Therefore, please send me the completed nominations by February 27, 2026. Best regards, Ayman. From: Engfaculty-list <engfaculty-list-bounces@ecn.purdue.edu> On Behalf Of William J Sondgerath Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2026 9:55 AM To: 'Engap-list@ecn.purdue.edu' <engap-list@ecn.purdue.edu>; 'engfaculty-list@ecn.purdue.edu' <engfaculty-list@ecn.purdue.edu>; 'Engcs-list@ecn.purdue.edu' <engcs-list@ecn.purdue.edu> Subject: CoE - Bravo+ Staff Awards - Nominations due by March 6th Dear CoE Colleagues, We are excited to announce the February 2026 call for Staff Bravo+ Award nominations. Whether it's a staff member who created a new efficient workflow process, or a person who went above and beyond their normal responsibilities to complete a critical project, there are many staff who deserve to be recognized for their outstanding efforts. Please keep in mind that each unit can provide Bravo Awards up to a maximum funding limit. The maximum dollar amount that can be awarded by a unit over the fiscal year is based upon the number of full-time equivalent employees. Nominations are due by the end of business on Friday, March 6th to CoEBRAVO@purdue.edu<mailto:CoEBRAVO@purdue.edu>. Nominations should include all necessary approvals from the nominee's supervisor, department head, and Business Manager BRAVO AWARD website - nomination forms, criteria, & historical data<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/People/Staff/bravoawards> As you recall, Bravo Awards are provided for specific accomplishments in any of the following four categories: * Moving the University Forward: Accomplishments or contributions that transform or advance University objectives (i.e., initiatives that improve graduation rates, development of programs to measure student academic knowledge, enhancing the academic excellence of the University, improving student affordability, etc.). * Operational Excellence: Extraordinary effort during times of critical department need (e.g., contribution that clearly and significantly exceeds standard job requirements and impacts the accomplishments of important and critical business operational goals and deliverables) or extraordinary performance that far exceeds expected or required performance. Managers must be able to document specific achievements and/or measurable contributions to the unit's business based upon the employee's exceptional performance. * Innovation/Creativity: Innovative work or suggestions, well beyond standard job requirements, that significantly improve operational efficiencies, introduce a new or modified business practice or improve work process, workflow or customer service. * Fiscal Stewardship: Significant cost saving or cost avoidance realized beyond normally expected or established standards. Bravo+ Awards provide non-recurring cash payments up to a maximum of $2,000. The College of Engineering will give Bravo Awards in the amounts of $500, $1,000, $1,500, and $2,000, with the level determined by the scope and impact of accomplishment. To be eligible for a Bravo+ Award, employees must: * Have been employed at the University for at least 3 months * Be an active employee * At least meet expectations, according to the supervisor's performance assessment of the employee; the employee must also have no outstanding disciplinary actions Nominators should complete section one of nomination form (attached) the to nominate deserving staff. The nomination form may include an attached document (maximum of one page) if additional space is needed to explain the specific accomplishment for which the employee is nominated. The nomination description should explain the how the individual's accomplishments are connected to one of the four relevant award categories. The documentation should also include details about the accomplishment's scope (small to large scale) and impact (low to high scale) as well as a recommended award amount. By March 20th, nominators, supervisors, and school or unit Heads/Directors will be notified of award approvals in addition to the employee being recognized. College of Engineering award winners will be publicly announced through college-wide communications, in addition to a reception recognizing recipients. If you have questions regarding the College of Engineering's Bravo+ Award program, please contact Will Sondgerath at wsondger@purdue.edu<mailto:wsondger@purdue.edu>. Our next call for Bravo+ Award nominations will be in June. Best, Will William J. Sondgerath Senior Assistant Dean for Staff and Administration, College of Engineering Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering Purdue University West Lafayette, IN 47907 765-494-1871 wsondger@purdue.edu<mailto:wsondger@purdue.edu> [Description: W:\PU_signature_white_bg_215x80.png]