Following is a copy of the e-mail communication to VCU and VCU Health System senior administrators from Susan Beavers, President of the Staff Senate and Chair of the Dorris Douglas Budd Award Committee:

June 23, 2009

To the VCU and VCU Health System Leadership:

It is my pleasure to request nominations for the 2009 Dorris Douglas Budd Award.

Since 1981, this award has recognized outstanding administrative and office support staff who enhance the image and mission of VCU and the VCU Health System. A review committee of University and Health System representatives will select this year's recipient from staff who have worked at the University or the Health System for a minimum of five years as of September 30, 2009.

You may nominate candidates from your own staff or from other departmental units. Award criteria, the nomination form, and a list of previous recipients are available on the VCU Human Resources' Web site at:

http://www.hr.vcu.edu/reward/

Please note that nominations, including supporting documentation, are due by August 28, 2009 to:

Dorris Douglas Budd Award Committee
Attention: Gwen Parker
VCU Human Resources

By any one of these methods:
   - Campus mail to P. O. Box 842511
   - Hand deliver to Lindsey House at 600 West Franklin Street (first floor)
   - Fax to 828-2968
   - Email electronically to gmparker@vcu.edu (Gwen Parker) or dmfitzge@vcu.edu (Debbie Fitzgerald)

Questions? Call Gwen Parker at 828-1534 or Debbie Fitzgerald at 828-1521.

We will introduce the finalists and announce the recipient of the 2009 Dorris Douglas Budd Award at a special reception in the fall as part of the annual Service Awards celebration.

If you have questions, please email me at sbeavers2@mcvh-vcu.edu or call 628-4325.

Thank you for your assistance.

Susan Beavers
President, VCU Staff Senate
Chair, Dorris Douglas Budd Award Committee

copies: Dr. Eugene P. Trani

Mr. John M. Bennett
Mr. Donald C. Gehring
Dr. Stephen D. Gottfredson
Dr. Frank L. Macrina
Ms. Sue Ann Messmer
Dr. Sheldon M. Retchin
Mr. Peter L. Wyeth