In recognition of the outstanding performance of our faculty and staff and their dedication to students and community—on-campus, provincially, and globally—a number of annual Presidential Recognition Awards of Merit for UPEI faculty and librarians and staff 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 2013 and presented during a celebration of colleagues to be held on Monday, May 6, 2013. Location and time will be announced soon. 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 8, 2013. For further details on the awards and the nomination process, please visit: upei.ca/presidentialawards.