The purpose of the GSD Reward and Recognition Committee is to recognize employee excellence at the Graduate School of Design. The Committee selects monthly Applause Award winners and annual Deans Award winners from nominations submitted by GSD staff. The Committee also co-hosts the Annual Staff Potluck and Annual Staff Summer BBQ with the Staff and Community Committee.
Applause Award
The Applause Award is a monthly award given to one staff member. Winners of the Applause Award receive a $50 gift card.
View past Applause Award winners!
Dean's Award for Employee Excellence/ HARVARD HEROES
The Dean's Award is an annual award given to one employee or a group of employees who have displayed outstanding initiative, leadership, and commitment to quality or has performed above his or her job description. The winner of the Dean's Award receives $1,000 and two extra vacation days.
View past Dean's Award winners!
Forms
Applause Award Nomination Form
Dean's Award Nomination Form (Individual)
Committee Members
Dan Borelli - Exhibitions
Sean Conlon - Student Services
Mark Hagen - Computer Resources
Trevor O'Brien - Building Services
Jackie Piracini - Academic Services
Aimee Taberner - Academic Services
Lisa Plosker - Human Resources
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