Remarkable, dedicated and hardworking are just some of the words used to describe the Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award Recipients. The Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award is presented annually to six university support staff members, hand-selected by the Selection Committee from nominations received by the recipients’ colleagues.

The award is named in honor of Jack Breslin, who served Michigan State University as a student leader, honored athlete, top administrator and steadfast advocate. His strong and innovative leadership played a pivotal role in MSU’s growth and development as the nation’s premier land grant institution.

Nominations are now open for the 2024 award and the nomination form and accompanying materials are due November 3, 2023. Selection criteria for recipients include overall excellence in job performance, supportive attitude and contributions to the unit or university that lead to improved efficiency or effectiveness, and valuable service to the university. Nominees must be regular, active employees with at least five years of service in a support staff role at MSU or an approved affiliate of MSU. Please review the nomination form and the HR website for further details. Do not notify the nominee before or after submitting your nomination. The nominee’s supervisor must approve the nomination. Approval includes ensuring the nominee meets eligibility requirements, is in good standing with a recent performance review and has not previously received the award. The nomination form, supervisor approval, and accompanying materials are due November 3, 2023. Contact MSU Human Resources with any questions at SolutionsCenter@hr.msu.edu.