2027 Chancellor’s Staff Excellence Award (CSEA) Program
November 2, 2026 1:01 PM

Dear Colleagues, 

I am pleased to invite nominations for the 2026-2027 Chancellor’s Staff Excellence Award (CSEA). Every day, university staff members engage in crucial work that promotes academic excellence, discovery, innovation, and incredible student experiences on campus and beyond. The CSEA recognizes individual staff members who exemplify this excellence and make a positive, lasting impact on the students and colleagues around them.

Up to 16 awards will be distributed based on eight functional categories (up to two awards per category). Nominees are evaluated on four criteria detailed on the award website. Each winner of the CSEA will be honored at a reception with a $1,500 award and a commemorative plaque.

Nominations can be submitted online. The deadline is Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2027, at 5 p.m. Questions can be emailed to Illinois Human Resources at ihr-cseaward@illinois.edu.

Thank you for your continued support of university employees and your help honoring accomplishments that contribute to our shared success.

Sincerely, 

Charles L. Isbell, Jr.
Chancellor