This award is a memorial to Cecil S. Kelly, who served the University from Oct. 28, 1966, through Sept. 4, 1989, and annually recognizes an employee who exemplifies the qualities of service, humanity, and commitment that Kelly exhibited during his career.

The winner of the Employee of the Year Award is selected from the 12 winners of the Employee of the Month Award.

By an internal review committee representing various campus departments managed by Human Resource Services.

This is an annual award, and the winner is selected from the 12 Employee of the Month Award winners from the previous calendar year.

  • $1,000 check.
  • Framed certificate signed by the UMB President.
  • Announcement in The Elm.
  • Recognition at the Annual Service Awards luncheon.

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