Rising Star Award
About
The Rising Star Award recognizes Academic Professionals (APs) early in their career who demonstrate dedication and quality of performance that indicates they will continue to develop into an exemplary employee.
- Nominees must be employed as APs at UIC at 50% time or higher for between three and ten consecutive years.
- Please review the Rising Star procedures and eligibility criteria for more information on this award.
Click here to access the Rising Star procedures and eligibility criteria. - Please note that this award is for Academic Professionals (APs); if you are unsure of the nominee’s job classification, please contact your HR representative to determine whether they meet the eligibility criteria for this award.
This year, up to 3 academic professionals will receive the Rising Star Award which provides a $1,500 one-time cash award. Nominations for this award are welcomed from UIC faculty, students, academic professionals, and support staff.
The 2025 Rising Star Award nomination period opens April 1st 2025. For any questions regarding the Rising Star Award, please contact Selection Committee Co-Chairs Colleen Piersen (cpiersen@uic.edu) or Shubha Priyamvada (shubha@uic.edu).
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(L to R): Darima Butitova, Jamie Haney, Clari Gomez
Contact Information
For any questions regarding the Rising Star Award, please contact 2025 Rising Star Selection Committee Co-Chairs: Colleen Piersen, cpiersen@uic.edu or Shubha Priyamvada, shubha@uic.edu