In recognition of the outstanding performance of our faculty and staff and their dedication to students and community, a number of annual awards have been created to acknowledge their efforts and achievements, and to celebrate their contributions to our success as an institution. Up to 10 Presidential Awards of Merit for UPEI Faculty and Librarians and four Presidential Awards of Merit for UPEI Staff will be awarded in 2014 and presented during a Celebration of Colleagues to be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 from 2-4 pm in McMillan Hall, W.A.Murphy Student Centre. Ryan Johnston, Director of Human Resources will lead the process and chair the committees to select award recipients. Nominations for both faculty and staff awards close on March 28, 2014. For further details on the awards and the nomination process, please visit: upei.ca/presidentialawards.